Estée Lauder Companies Reports 9% Full Year Net Sales Growth
    Company Achieves Diluted EPS from Continuing Operations of $2.16

                Provides Fiscal Year 2008 Expectations

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 16, 2007--The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE: EL) today reported $7.04 billion in net sales for its fiscal year ended June 30, 2007, a 9% increase over the $6.46 billion reported in the prior year. Excluding the impact of foreign currency translation, net sales rose 7%.

The Company reported net earnings from continuing operations for the year ended June 30, 2007 of $448.7 million, compared with $324.5 million last year. Diluted net earnings per common share from continuing operations for the year rose 45% to $2.16, compared with $1.49 reported in the prior year. The prior year included $93.0 million, after-tax, or $.43 per diluted share, in special charges associated with the Company's cost savings initiative and tax-related matters. Included in the prior year charges was an operating expense charge of $92.1 million (or $58.0 million after-tax), equal to $.27 per diluted common share, related to the Company's cost savings initiative, which commenced in fiscal 2006. Fiscal year 2006 results also included a net special tax charge, recorded in the fourth quarter, related to a settlement with the Internal Revenue Service, partially offset by the completion and updated computations related to the repatriation of intercompany dividends under the provisions of the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004. On a combined basis, the tax-related matters amounted to a net charge of $35.0 million and negatively impacted diluted earnings per common share for the full fiscal year 2006 by $.16.

William P. Lauder, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "Fiscal 2007 closed with sales topping the $7 billion mark on growth of 9% and EPS of $2.16, which was above our initial estimates. This performance is particularly impressive in light of the substantial headwinds from retailer consolidations around the world.

"I am also pleased with the progress we made on our strategic imperatives in fiscal 2007. Specifically, we further optimized our portfolio with the expansion of our fastest-growing brands. We achieved outstanding international growth in both established and emerging markets. In fact, all geographic regions and all product categories saw overall sales growth this year. Equally encouraging is that each of our product categories grew in each region. Distribution diversification continued through expansion in alternative channels, such as the Internet, European pharmacies and direct response television. Our profits also benefited from the cost initiatives we have been pursuing and we are encouraged with the successful pilot launch of our Strategic Modernization Initiative ("SMI") at Aveda. We plan to build on that success in the coming years as we roll out SMI worldwide."

Mr. Lauder added, "Looking toward fiscal 2008, we are expecting another year of strong top-line growth and increased earnings, even as we continue our substantial investments in strategic imperatives. We remain active in the pursuit of new opportunities to build on our global success as illustrated by our recent acquisition of the Ojon hair care and skin care brand. Further expansion of our brands and continued development of the prestige beauty segment in emerging markets is fueling momentum internationally, where we see the largest potential."

Net earnings and diluted net earnings per common share for the most recent year increased substantially compared with the prior year. The increases are due to current year operating income improvements and the special charges and discontinued operations last year.

Fourth Quarter Results

For the three months ended June 30, 2007, the Company reported net sales of $1.76 billion, a 10% increase from $1.60 billion in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006. Excluding the impact of foreign currency translation, net sales rose 7% in the fourth quarter. On a reported basis, as well as in constant currency, net sales increased in each product category and geographic region.

The Company reported net earnings from continuing operations for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2007 of $88.4 million, versus $49.1 million last year, which included the special charges in the prior-year quarter. Diluted earnings per common share from continuing operations for the three months ended June 30, 2007, was $.45 compared with $.23 reported in the same prior-year period. During the three months ended June 30, 2006, the Company recorded special charges of $59.7 million, after-tax, equal to $.28 per diluted share, consisting of (a) an operating expense charge of $38.9 million ($24.7 million after-tax), or $.12 per diluted share, related to the implementation of the cost savings initiative, and (b) tax-related matters of $35.0 million, equal to $.16 per diluted share.

Net earnings and diluted net earnings per common share for the quarter each increased substantially compared with the prior-year quarter, due to the special charges and discontinued operations last year.

Full-Year Results by Product Category
----------------------------------------------------------------------

                                           Year Ended June 30
                                  ------------------------------------

(Unaudited; Dollars in millions)      Net Sales      Percent Change
--------------------------------- ----------------- ------------------
                                                    Reported  Local
                                    2007     2006    Basis   Currency
                                  -------- -------- -------- --------

Skin Care                         $2,601.0 $2,400.8     8.3%     5.8%
Makeup                             2,712.7  2,504.2     8.3      6.5
Fragrance                          1,308.6  1,213.3     7.9      5.1
Hair Care                            377.1    318.7    18.3     17.3
Other                                 38.1     26.8    42.2     40.7
                                  -------- --------
   Subtotal                        7,037.5  6,463.8     8.9      6.7
Special charges related to cost
 savings initiative                      -        -
                                  -------- --------
   Total                          $7,037.5 $6,463.8     8.9%     6.7%
                                  ======== ========

                                                Year Ended June 30
                                            --------------------------
                                                 Operating    Percent
(Unaudited; Dollars in millions)               Income (Loss)   Change
--------------------------------------------  --------------- --------
                                                              Reported
                                               2007    2006    Basis
                                              ------- ------- --------

Skin Care                                     $341.5  $346.4    (1.4)%
Makeup                                         339.3   329.4     3.0
Fragrance                                       28.1     7.7   100.0+
Hair Care                                       42.5    26.5    60.4
Other                                           (0.4)    1.7  (100.0)+
                                              ------  ------
   Subtotal                                    751.0   711.7     5.5
Special charges related to cost savings
 initiative                                     (1.1)  (92.1)
                                              ------  ------
   Total                                      $749.9  $619.6    21.0%
                                              ======  ======

The skin care, makeup and fragrance categories were adversely impacted by fewer department store doors in the United States during the current year as compared to the prior year resulting from retailer consolidations.

    Skin Care

    --  Net sales of skin care products were primarily fueled by solid
        growth in the Company's European and Asian businesses. Several
        recent launches, including Advanced Night Repair Concentrate
        Recovery Boosting Treatment by Estée Lauder and Repairwear
        Lift Firming Night Cream, Continuous Rescue Antioxidant
        Moisturizer and All About Eyes Rich from Clinique, contributed
        to the overall sales increase. Sales growth also came from the
        continued success of the Company's fast growing La Mer brand
        and Resilience Lift Extreme Ultra Firming products by Estée
        Lauder, as well as the 3-Step Skin Care System from Clinique.

    --  Lower sales of some existing products, particularly in certain
        of the Company's core brands, partially offset the increases.

    --  Operating income decreased reflecting approximately $30
        million of expenses related to the Company's pharmacy channel
        business for organizational costs, costs to streamline the
        distribution of goods and the impairment of goodwill and other
        intangible assets. Additionally, improvements in international
        skin care results were partially offset by challenges in
        certain core brands in the United States.

    Makeup

    --  Makeup sales for the year increased, primarily reflecting
        growth from the Company's makeup artist brands.

    --  Higher sales were generated from products such as Double Wear
        Foundation and the recent launch of Resilience Lift Extreme
        Ultra Firming Makeup SPF 15 from Estée Lauder, along with Full
        Potential Lips from Clinique.

    --  Makeup operating income increased, primarily due to higher
        profits from increased sales from the Company's makeup artist
        brands. These results were partially offset by challenges
        among certain core brands.

    Fragrance

    --  Fragrance sales increased, with the vast majority of the
        growth in the Europe, the Middle East & Africa region.
        Fragrance sales were also up in the Asia/Pacific region and
        modestly in the Americas. While current year sales compared
        favorably to the prior year, the Company continues to face
        challenges in this product category, primarily in the United
        States due in part to competitive dynamics.

    --  The recent international launches of DKNY Red Delicious, DKNY
        Red Delicious Men and Pure White Linen by Estée Lauder
        contributed positively to the category's sales, as did solid
        growth of Sean John Unforgivable.

    --  Lower sales were reported from certain existing fragrances,
        such as True Star and True Star Men from Tommy Hilfiger and
        Estée Lauder pleasures.

    --  Operating income in the fragrance product category increased,
        led by profits from higher international sales. Domestic
        fragrance operating income also increased, partially offset by
        spending behind new and developing brands.

    Hair Care

    --  Sales of hair care products increased, primarily due to higher
        sales at Aveda and Bumble and bumble.

    --  Aveda net sales growth was primarily due to sales of
        professional color products, the recent launch of Be Curly
        shampoo and conditioner, and the acquisition of a distributor.

    --  Higher sales at Bumble and bumble were primarily due to a new
        hotel amenities program, growth in existing salon distribution
        and new points of distribution.

    --  Hair care operating profit rose as the increase in sales
        outpaced increased spending in support of new distribution
        points and product launches.
Full-Year Results by Geographic Region
----------------------------------------------------------------------

                                        Year Ended June 30
                               -------------------------------------

(Unaudited; Dollars in             Net Sales      Percent Change
 millions)
------------------------------ ----------------- ------------------
                                                 Reported  Local
                                 2007     2006    Basis   Currency
                               -------- -------- -------- --------

The Americas                   $3,560.9 $3,446.4     3.3%     3.2%
Europe, the Middle East &
 Africa                         2,493.4  2,147.7    16.1     10.4
Asia/Pacific                      983.2    869.7    13.1     11.0
                               -------- --------
   Subtotal                     7,037.5  6,463.8     8.9      6.7
Special charges related to
 cost savings initiative              -        -
                               -------- --------
   Total                       $7,037.5 $6,463.8     8.9%     6.7%
                               ======== ========

                                                Year Ended June 30
                                           ---------------------------
                                                 Operating    Percent
(Unaudited; Dollars in millions)               Income (Loss)   Change
-------------------------------------------   --------------- --------
                                                              Reported
                                               2007    2006    Basis
                                              ------- ------- --------

The Americas                                  $336.4  $344.1    (2.2)%
Europe, the Middle East & Africa               321.4   297.5     8.0
Asia/Pacific                                    93.2    70.1    33.0
                                              ------  ------
   Subtotal                                    751.0   711.7     5.5
Special charges related to cost savings
 initiative                                     (1.1)  (92.1)
                                              ------  ------
   Total                                      $749.9  $619.6    21.0%
                                              ======  ======
    The Americas

    --  Net sales for the year increased, led by growth from the
        Company's makeup artist brands, hair care business and
        internet distribution, as well as solid overall gains in
        Canada and Latin America. The recent launch of the fragrance
        Sean John Unforgivable also contributed to the positive
        growth.

    --  Lower sales in core brands in the United States reflected
        competitive pressures and the negative impact from retailer
        consolidation.

    --  Operating income in the Americas declined versus the prior
        year, reflecting spending behind strategic initiatives
        intended to drive future sales growth and the impact of
        retailer consolidations. Improved operating income from the
        Company's makeup artist brands, hair care and internet
        distribution businesses partially offset these results.

    Europe, the Middle East & Africa

    --  In constant currency, net sales increased in almost every
        country in the region. Higher sales were led by double-digit
        increases in the Company's travel retail business, the United
        Kingdom, Russia and South Africa. Incremental sales in Turkey,
        where the Company established an affiliate in fiscal 2007,
        contributed to the region's growth.

    --  Operating income increased, primarily due to higher results
        from the Company's travel retail business, the United Kingdom,
        Russia and Germany. Partially offsetting these increases were
        lower results, primarily in France, reflecting strategic
        investments in the field sales force. Operating income in the
        region reflected expenses related to the Company's pharmacy
        channel business for organizational costs, costs to streamline
        the distribution of goods and the impairment of goodwill and
        other intangible assets.

    Asia/Pacific

    --  Every country in the region reported local currency sales
        increases except Thailand, with strong double-digit growth in
        China, Hong Kong, Korea, Australia and Singapore. Japan, the
        Company's largest Asian market, benefited from an improved
        retail environment, with sales up mid-single digits.

    --  Operating profit in the region increased substantially, led by
        improved results in Hong Kong, China, Australia and Korea.

    Full-Year Cash Flows

    --  For the twelve months ended June 30, 2007, net cash flows
        provided by operating activities from continuing operations
        were $667.3 million, compared with $727.3 million in the
        prior-year period.

    --  The change primarily reflects increases in inventory levels,
        due to significant growth in new and emerging international
        markets, planned promotional activities and the building of
        safety stock to support the recent implementation of the
        Company's strategic modernization initiative at Aveda, as well
        as accounts receivable balances, principally related to
        significant sales growth from the Company's international
        operations. Cash payments made during the current fiscal year
        related to the Company's fiscal 2006 cost savings initiative
        contributed to the decrease. An improvement in net earnings
        from continuing operations partially offset the decline.

    --  Operating cash flow was utilized primarily for the repurchase
        of shares of the Company's Class A Common Stock, capital
        investments, dividends, the repayment of debt and the purchase
        of the remaining interest in the Bumble and bumble companies.

    Estimate of Fiscal 2008 First Quarter and Full Year

    First Quarter

    --  Net sales are expected to grow between 5% and 7% in constant
        currency.

    --  Foreign currency translation benefit is expected to be less
        than 1% versus the prior-year period.

    --  Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations are
        projected to be between $.05 and $.11.

    Full Year

    --  Net sales are forecasted to grow between 7% and 9% in constant
        currency.

    --  Foreign currency translation is expected to be minimal versus
        the prior-year period.

    --  Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations are
        projected to be between $2.28 and $2.40.

    --  On a product category basis, in constant currency, sales in
        hair care and skin care are expected to be the leading sales
        growth categories, followed by makeup and fragrance.

    --  Geographic region net sales growth in constant currency is
        expected to be led by Europe, the Middle East & Africa,
        followed by Asia/Pacific and the Americas.

    Forward-Looking Statements

The forward-looking statements in this press release, including those containing words like "expect," "planned," "may," "could," "anticipate," "estimate," "projected," "forecasted," those in Mr. Lauder's remarks and those in the "Estimate of Fiscal 2008 First Quarter and Full Year" section involve risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those forward-looking statements include the following:

(1) increased competitive activity from companies in the skin care, makeup, fragrance and hair care businesses, some of which have greater resources than the Company does;

(2) the Company's ability to develop, produce and market new products on which future operating results may depend and to successfully address challenges in the Company's core brands, including gift with purchase, and in the Company's fragrance business;

(3) consolidations, restructurings, bankruptcies and reorganizations in the retail industry causing a decrease in the number of stores that sell the Company's products, an increase in the ownership concentration within the retail industry, ownership of retailers by the Company's competitors and ownership of competitors by the Company's customers that are retailers;

(4) destocking by retailers;

(5) the success, or changes in timing or scope, of new product launches and the success, or changes in the timing or scope, of advertising, sampling and merchandising programs;

(6) shifts in the preferences of consumers as to where and how they shop for the types of products and services the Company sells;

(7) social, political and economic risks to the Company's foreign or domestic manufacturing, distribution and retail operations, including changes in foreign investment and trade policies and regulations of the host countries and of the United States;

(8) changes in the laws, regulations and policies (including the interpretation and enforcement thereof) that affect, or will affect, the Company's business, including those relating to its products, changes in accounting standards, tax laws and regulations, trade rules and customs regulations, and the outcome and expense of legal or regulatory proceedings, and any action the Company may take as a result;

(9) foreign currency fluctuations affecting the Company's results of operations and the value of its foreign assets, the relative prices at which the Company and its foreign competitors sell products in the same markets and the Company's operating and manufacturing costs outside of the United States;

(10) changes in global or local conditions, including those due to natural or man-made disasters, real or perceived epidemics, or energy costs, that could affect consumer purchasing, the willingness or ability of consumers to travel and/or purchase the Company's products while traveling, the financial strength of the Company's customers or suppliers, the Company's operations, the cost and availability of capital which the Company may need for new equipment, facilities or acquisitions, the cost and availability of raw materials and the assumptions underlying the Company's critical accounting estimates;

(11) shipment delays, depletion of inventory and increased production costs resulting from disruptions of operations at any of the facilities that manufacture nearly all of the Company's supply of a particular type of product (i.e., focus factories) or at the Company's distribution or inventory centers, including disruptions that may be caused by the implementation of SAP as part of the Company's Strategic Modernization Initiative;

(12) real estate rates and availability, which may affect the Company's ability to increase the number of retail locations at which the Company sells its products and the costs associated with the Company's other facilities;

(13) changes in product mix to products which are less profitable;

(14) the Company's ability to acquire, develop or implement new information and distribution technologies, on a timely basis and within the Company's cost estimates;

(15) the Company's ability to capitalize on opportunities for improved efficiency, such as publicly announced cost-savings initiatives and the success of Stila under new ownership, and to integrate acquired businesses and realize value therefrom;

(16) consequences attributable to the events that are currently taking place in the Middle East, including terrorist attacks, retaliation and the threat of further attacks or retaliation;

(17) the timing and impact of acquisitions and divestitures, which depend on willing sellers and buyers, respectively; and

(18) additional factors as described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2006.

The Company assumes no responsibility to update forward-looking statements made herein or otherwise.

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world's leading manufacturers and marketers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance and hair care products. The Company's products are sold in over 135 countries and territories under well-recognized brand names, including Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Prescriptives, Lab Series, Origins, M-A-C, Bobbi Brown, Tommy Hilfiger, La Mer, Donna Karan, Aveda, Jo Malone, Bumble and bumble, Darphin, Michael Kors, American Beauty, Flirt!, Good Skin(TM), Grassroots, Sean John, Missoni, Daisy Fuentes, Tom Ford Beauty, Mustang, Coach and Ojon.

An electronic version of this release can be found at the Company's website, www.elcompanies.com.

                   THE ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC.

                   SUMMARY OF CONSOLIDATED RESULTS
   (Unaudited; In millions, except per share data and percentages)


                                          Three Months Ended
                                                June 30       Percent
                                          -------------------
                                            2007      2006    Change
                                          --------- --------- -------

Net Sales                                 $1,762.4  $1,604.6    9.8%
Cost of sales                                421.7     397.1
                                          --------  --------
Gross Profit                               1,340.7   1,207.5   11.0%
                                          --------  --------
   Gross Margin                               76.1%     75.3%

Operating expenses:
   Selling, general and administrative     1,179.1   1,021.1
   Special charges related to cost
    savings initiative (A)                     0.7      38.9
                                          --------  --------
                                           1,179.8   1,060.0   11.3%
                                          --------  --------
      Operating Expense Margin                67.0%     66.1%

Operating Income                             160.9     147.5    9.1%
      Operating Income Margin                  9.1%      9.2%

Interest expense, net                         15.7       4.7
                                          --------  --------
Earnings before Income Taxes, Minority
 Interest and Discontinued Operations        145.2     142.8    1.7%
Provision for income taxes (B)                56.1      90.3
Minority interest, net of tax                 (0.7)     (3.4)
                                          --------  --------
Net Earnings from Continuing Operations       88.4      49.1   80.0%
Discontinued operations, net of tax (C)        0.2      (4.6)
                                          --------  --------
Net Earnings                              $   88.6  $   44.5   99.1%
                                          ========  ========

Basic net earnings per common share:
   Net earnings from continuing
    operations                            $    .46  $    .23   96.6%
   Discontinued operations, net of tax         .00      (.02)
                                          --------  --------
   Net earnings                           $    .46  $    .21  100.0+%
                                          ========  ========

Diluted net earnings per common share:
   Net earnings from continuing
    operations                            $    .45  $    .23   94.8%
   Discontinued operations, net of tax         .00      (.02)
                                          --------  --------
   Net earnings                           $    .45  $    .21  100.0+%
                                          ========  ========

Weighted average common shares
 outstanding:
   Basic                                     193.8     212.0
   Diluted                                   198.2     214.7

                                               Year Ended
                                                 June 30       Percent
                                           -------------------
                                             2007      2006    Change
                                           --------- --------- -------

Net Sales                                  $7,037.5  $6,463.8     8.9%
Cost of sales                               1,774.8   1,686.6
                                           --------  --------
Gross Profit                                5,262.7   4,777.2    10.2%
                                           --------  --------
   Gross Margin                                74.8%     73.9%

Operating expenses:
   Selling, general and administrative      4,511.7   4,065.5
   Special charges related to cost
    savings initiative (A)                      1.1      92.1
                                           --------  --------
                                            4,512.8   4,157.6     8.5%
                                           --------  --------
      Operating Expense Margin                 64.1%     64.3%

Operating Income                              749.9     619.6    21.0%
      Operating Income Margin                  10.7%      9.6%

Interest expense, net                          38.9      23.8
                                           --------  --------
Earnings before Income Taxes, Minority
 Interest and Discontinued Operations         711.0     595.8    19.3%
Provision for income taxes (B)                255.2     259.7
Minority interest, net of tax                  (7.1)    (11.6)
                                           --------  --------
Net Earnings from Continuing Operations       448.7     324.5    38.3%
Discontinued operations, net of tax (C)         0.5     (80.3)
                                           --------  --------
Net Earnings                               $  449.2  $  244.2    83.9%
                                           ========  ========

Basic net earnings per common share:
   Net earnings from continuing
    operations                             $   2.20  $   1.51    45.5%
   Discontinued operations, net of tax          .00      (.37)
                                           --------  --------
   Net earnings                            $   2.20  $   1.14    93.6%
                                           ========  ========

Diluted net earnings per common share:
   Net earnings from continuing
    operations                             $   2.16  $   1.49    44.7%
   Discontinued operations, net of tax          .00      (.37)
                                           --------  --------
   Net earnings                            $   2.16  $   1.12    92.5%
                                           ========  ========

Weighted average common shares
 outstanding:
   Basic                                      204.3     215.0
   Diluted                                    207.8     217.4

(A) In fiscal 2006, as part of an initiative to reduce expenses, the Company commenced streamlined process and organizational changes. The principal component of the initiative was a voluntary separation program offered to employees. During the three and twelve months ended June 30, 2006, the Company recorded charges of $38.9 million and $92.1 million, respectively, related to the implementation of this cost savings initiative. The provision for income taxes related to these charges was $14.2 million and $34.1 million, for the three and twelve months ended June 30, 2006, respectively. The fiscal 2007 charges were primarily related to facility closings.

(B) In July 2006, the Company reached a settlement with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding its examination of the Company's consolidated Federal income tax returns for the fiscal years ended June 30, 1998 through June 30, 2001. The settlement resolved issues raised during the IRS's examination, including transfer pricing and foreign tax credit computations. While the settlement concluded the audit for fiscal years 1998 through 2001, the statement of earnings impact related to these issues was also computed for all subsequent periods and the aggregate impact was recorded in the fourth quarter of fiscal year ended June 30, 2006. The settlement resulted in an increase to the Company's fiscal 2006 income tax provision and a corresponding decrease in fiscal 2006 net earnings of approximately $46 million, or approximately $.21 per diluted common share.

    THE ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC.

    SUMMARY OF CONSOLIDATED RESULTS

During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006, the Company completed the repatriation of foreign earnings through intercompany dividends under the provisions of the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 (the "AJCA"). In connection with the repatriation, the Company updated computations of the related aggregate tax impact, resulting in a favorable adjustment of approximately $11 million, or approximately $.05 per diluted common share, to the Company's initial tax charge of $35 million recorded in fiscal 2005.

The tax settlement, combined with the favorable adjustment to the fiscal 2005 AJCA-related tax charge, resulted in a net increase to the Company's fiscal 2006 income tax provision and a corresponding decrease in fiscal 2006 net earnings of approximately $35 million, or approximately $.16 per diluted common share.

(C) On September 30, 2005, the Company committed to a plan to sell, and on April 10, 2006, completed the sale of certain assets and operations of the reporting unit that marketed and sold Stila brand products. For the three and twelve months ended June 30, 2007, $0.2 million and $0.5 million of operating income, both net of tax, are reflected as discontinued operations in the above summary of consolidated results. These results reflected the conclusion of transitional distribution services provided to the purchaser. The Company recorded a charge of $4.6 million (net of $2.6 million tax benefit) and $80.3 million (net of $43.3 million tax benefit) as discontinued operations for the three and twelve months ended June 30, 2006, respectively. The charge reflected the then-anticipated loss on the sale of the business of $3.6 million, net of tax, and $69.9 million, net of tax, and the operating loss of $1.0 million, net of tax, and $10.4 million, net of tax, for the three and twelve months ended June 30, 2006, respectively. Net sales associated with the discontinued operations were $6.8 million and $45.1 million for the three and twelve months ended June 30, 2006, respectively.

                   THE ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC.

                   SUMMARY OF CONSOLIDATED RESULTS
                   (Unaudited; Dollars in millions)


                                Three Months Ended
                                      June 30        Percent Change
                                ------------------- ------------------
                                                    Reported  Local
                                  2007      2006     Basis   Currency
                                --------- --------- -------- --------

NET SALES
By Region:
   The Americas                 $  859.5  $  816.5     5.3%      5.2%
   Europe, the Middle East &
    Africa                         661.4     569.8    16.1      10.1
   Asia/Pacific                    241.5     218.3    10.6       9.2
                                --------  --------
      Total                     $1,762.4  $1,604.6     9.8%      7.5%
                                ========  ========


By Product Category:
   Skin Care                    $  664.0  $  622.2     6.7%      4.1%
   Makeup                          670.7     622.1     7.8       5.9
   Fragrance                       314.1     265.9    18.1      15.0
   Hair Care                       103.7      88.8    16.8      15.7
   Other                             9.9       5.6    76.8      76.8
                                --------  --------
      Total                     $1,762.4  $1,604.6     9.8%      7.5%
                                ========  ========


OPERATING INCOME
By Region:
   The Americas                 $   81.4  $   84.9    (4.1)%
   Europe, the Middle East &
    Africa                          66.3      88.2   (24.8)
   Asia/Pacific                     13.9      13.3     4.5
                                --------  --------
      Subtotal                     161.6     186.4   (13.3)
   Special charges related to
    cost savings initiative         (0.7)    (38.9)
                                --------  --------
      Total                     $  160.9  $  147.5     9.1%
                                ========  ========


By Product Category:
   Skin Care                    $   68.9  $   94.0   (26.7)%
   Makeup                           73.5      83.9   (12.4)
   Fragrance                         6.9       2.5   100.0+
   Hair Care                        11.6       6.8    70.6
   Other                             0.7      (0.8)  100.0+
                                --------  --------
      Subtotal                     161.6     186.4   (13.3)
   Special charges related to
    cost savings initiative         (0.7)    (38.9)
                                --------  --------
      Total                     $  160.9  $  147.5     9.1%
                                ========  ========

                                     Year Ended
                                       June 30        Percent Change
                                 ------------------- -----------------
                                                     Reported  Local
                                   2007      2006     Basis   Currency
                                 --------- --------- -------- --------

NET SALES
By Region:
   The Americas                  $3,560.9  $3,446.4     3.3%      3.2%
   Europe, the Middle East &
    Africa                        2,493.4   2,147.7    16.1      10.4
   Asia/Pacific                     983.2     869.7    13.1      11.0
                                 --------  --------
      Total                      $7,037.5  $6,463.8     8.9%      6.7%
                                 ========  ========


By Product Category:
   Skin Care                     $2,601.0  $2,400.8     8.3%      5.8%
   Makeup                         2,712.7   2,504.2     8.3       6.5
   Fragrance                      1,308.6   1,213.3     7.9       5.1
   Hair Care                        377.1     318.7    18.3      17.3
   Other                             38.1      26.8    42.2      40.7
                                 --------  --------
      Total                      $7,037.5  $6,463.8     8.9%      6.7%
                                 ========  ========


OPERATING INCOME
By Region:
   The Americas                  $  336.4  $  344.1    (2.2)%
   Europe, the Middle East &
    Africa                          321.4     297.5     8.0
   Asia/Pacific                      93.2      70.1    33.0
                                 --------  --------
      Subtotal                      751.0     711.7     5.5
   Special charges related to
    cost savings initiative          (1.1)    (92.1)
                                 --------  --------
      Total                      $  749.9  $  619.6    21.0%
                                 ========  ========


By Product Category:
   Skin Care                     $  341.5  $  346.4    (1.4)%
   Makeup                           339.3     329.4     3.0
   Fragrance                         28.1       7.7   100.0+
   Hair Care                         42.5      26.5    60.4
   Other                             (0.4)      1.7  (100.0)+
                                 --------  --------
      Subtotal                      751.0     711.7     5.5
   Special charges related to
    cost savings initiative          (1.1)    (92.1)
                                 --------  --------
      Total                      $  749.9  $  619.6    21.0%
                                 ========  ========
                   THE ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC.
                CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                       (Unaudited; In millions)

                                                     June 30  June 30
                                                       2007     2006
                                                     -------- --------
                       ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents                            $  253.7 $  368.6
Accounts receivable, net                                860.5    771.2
Inventory and promotional merchandise, net              855.8    766.3
Prepaid expenses and other current assets               269.4    270.8
                                                     -------- --------
   Total Current Assets                               2,239.4  2,176.9
                                                     -------- --------

Property, Plant and Equipment, net                      880.8    758.0
Other Assets                                          1,005.5    849.2
                                                     -------- --------
   Total Assets                                      $4,125.7 $3,784.1
                                                     ======== ========

        LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities
Short-term debt                                      $   60.4 $   89.7
Accounts payable                                        314.7    264.5
Other current liabilities                             1,125.6  1,084.0
                                                     -------- --------
   Total Current Liabilities                          1,500.7  1,438.2
                                                     -------- --------

Noncurrent Liabilities
Long-term debt                                        1,028.1    431.8
Other noncurrent liabilities and minority interest      397.9    291.8
Total Stockholders' Equity                            1,199.0  1,622.3
                                                     -------- --------
   Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity        $4,125.7 $3,784.1
                                                     ======== ========
                       SELECTED CASH FLOW DATA
                       (Unaudited; In millions)
                                                        Year Ended
                                                          June 30
                                                     -----------------
                                                       2007     2006
                                                     --------- -------
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
   Net earnings                                      $  449.2  $244.2
   Depreciation and amortization                        207.2   198.4
   Deferred income taxes                                  9.9   (74.3)
   Discontinued operations                               (0.5)   80.3
   Other items                                           66.2    54.8
   Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
      Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable,
       net                                              (68.0)   14.6
      Decrease (increase) in inventory and
       promotional merchandise, net                     (70.8)    1.9
      Increase in accounts payable and other accrued
       liabilities                                      104.4   138.8
      Other operating assets and liabilities, net       (30.3)   68.6
                                                     --------  ------
         Net cash flows provided by operating
          activities from continuing operations      $  667.3  $727.3
                                                     ========  ======

   Capital expenditures                                 312.1   260.6
   Repayments and redemptions of debt                    37.2   179.8
   Payments to acquire treasury stock                 1,004.3   400.5
   Dividends paid                                       103.6    85.4

CONTACT: The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
Investor Relations
Dennis D'Andrea, 212-572-4384
or
Media
Sally Susman, 212-572-4430

SOURCE: The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.



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