Q: What is the stock symbol and CUSIP number for The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. Class A Common Stock?
A: The stock symbol is EL and the CUSIP number is 518439104.
Q: What stock exchange is EL listed on?
A: The New York Stock Exchange.
Q: When was the Company's Initial Public Offering and what was the offering price?
A: The Initial Public Offering of The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. Class A Common Stock was on November 16, 1995, at a price of $26 per share ($13 on a post split basis).
Q: Who is the Company's transfer agent and how does a registered stockholder contact the agent for EL account information?
A: BNY Mellon Shareowner Services is the Company's transfer agent and registrar. Stockholders who wish to change the name and address or ownership of stock, report lost certificates or inquire about missing dividend checks should contact:
By Mail:
BNY Mellon Shareowner Services
Shareholder Relations
P.O. Box 358015
Pittsburgh, PA 15252-8015
By Phone:
888-860-6295
www.bnymellon.com/shareowner/isd
Q: How do I obtain the latest quarterly information and other financial literature?
A: Stockholders and other interested parties may access the latest quarterly or annual financial results 24 hours a day by calling our toll-free information line at 800-308-2334 or via the investor section of this website. Also within the "Investors" section, the Company archives news issued within the last 12 months.
Interested Investors may also request materials via e-mail at irdept@estee.com or by writing to:
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
Investor Relations
767 Fifth Avenue
New York, New York 10153
Or by telephone at:
212-572-4384
Q: Is there a dividend reinvestment plan or a direct stock purchase plan?
A: Yes. The Mellon Bank, N.A. sponsors and administers the Mellon Investor Services Program, a dividend reinvestment and direct stock purchase program. The Program is designed for long-term investors who wish to invest and build their ownership in The Estée Lauder Companies over time.
Key features of the Program:
• You can participate in the Program if you are a registered holder of shares of Class A Common Stock or you can participate by making an initial investment of at least $250 through the Program;
• Once you are a registered stockholder, you can elect to reinvest all or part of your dividends in additional shares of Class A Common Stock;
• You also have the option to purchase between $100 and $10,000 worth of Estée Lauder Class A Common Stock monthly;
• You can sell Class A Common Stock through the Program;
• Dividends will be paid on both whole and fractional shares of Class A Common Stock;
• You can deposit your certificates with the Administrator for safekeeping;
• There are small fees for the purchase or sale of shares through the Program. Investor Services Program fees are detailed in the Program's brochure, which can be obtained from the Program Administrator.
Questions about the Investor Services Program and requests for enrollment forms and brochures can be directed to the Program Administrator:
By Mail: BNY Mellon Shareowner Services
P.O. Box 358015
Pittsburgh, PA 15252-8015
By Phone:
888-860-6295
www.bnymellon.com/shareowner/isd
Q: When was the last stock split?
A: June 2, 1999
Q: Does the Company pay dividends on its Class A Common Stock?
A: An annual dividend on the Company's Class A Common Stock, currently $.55 per share, is paid in December following declaration by the Board of Directors. There can be no assurance that the payment of dividends will continue. More information on dividends is available in the dividend history section on this site.
Q: Does the Company have a share repurchase program?
A: Yes. The program was started in 1998. Through December 2007, 88 million shares have been authorized and approximately 63 million shares have been repurchased. Funds come from internally generated cash flow and borrowings.
Q: Where can I get copies of Company documents filed with the SEC?
A: Individuals may access Company documents filed with the SEC on the Internet through the SEC Filings section of this website or at www.sec.gov. Also, the Company's filings with the SEC can be received by calling the Company's toll-free information line, 800-308-2334, by contacting the Company via e-mail at irdept@estee.com, or by writing to the Investor Relations Department at:
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
Investor Relations
767 Fifth Avenue, 40th Floor
New York, New York 10153
Q: When do the fiscal quarters end?
A: Our fiscal year ends on June 30th of each year. The first quarter ends September 30th, the second quarter ends December 31st, the third quarter ends March 31st, and the fourth quarter ends June 30th.
Q: How many employees does The Estée Lauder Companies have?
A: At June 30, 2007, we had approximately 28,500 full-time employees worldwide (including sales representatives at points of sale who are employed by us), of whom approximately 12,900 are employed in the United States and Canada.
Q: How many shares are outstanding?
A: As of December 31, 2007, there were 114,211,883 shares of Class A Common Stock and 79,217,261 shares of Class B Common Stock outstanding. The Lauder family controls a majority of the outstanding voting stock. Lauder family members beneficially owned, in the aggregate, shares of common stock having approximately 88% of our voting power.
Q: What are Estée Lauder's new products?
A: The brands comprising The Estée Lauder Companies are continually announcing new products. In Fiscal 2007, we launched hundreds of new products and numerous different color shades. Please refer to the "Brands" section of this website for further information on each brand.
Q: What companies / brands has The Estée Lauder Companies acquired / divested? What licenses has The Estée Lauder Companies obtained?
A:
Date | Company or Brand | Principal Product Line | Type |
| August 2007 | Rodan + Fields | Skin Care | Divestiture |
| July 2007 | Ojon Corporation | Hair Care | Acquisition |
| June 2007 | Gloss.com | Beauty website | Discontinued |
| April 2006 | Stila Cosmetics, Inc. | Professional makeup | Divestiture |
| June 2005 | Kate Spade LLC | Luxury handbags and accessories | Discontinued |
| May 2005 | Missoni | Milan Fashion House | License for beauty products |
| April 2005 | Tom Ford | Fashion Designer | License for Fragrances |
| May 2004 | Sean John | American fashion house | License for beauty products |
| February 2004 | jane | Makeup | Divestiture |
| July 2003 | Rodan + Fields | Skin care | Acquisition |
| May 2003 | Michael Kors | American fashion house | License for beauty products |
| April 2003 | Laboratoires Darphin | Skin care | Acquisition |
| July 2000 | gloss.com | Beauty website | Chanel & Clarins take minority interest |
| June 2000 | Bumble and bumble LLC | Hair care | Acquired majority equity interest |
| January 2000 | Toni Gard Fashion GmbH | German fashion house | License for beauty products |
| November 1999 | Kate Spade LLC | Luxury handbags and accessories | License for beauty products |
| October 1999 | Jo Malone Ltd. | Fragrance & skin care | Acquisition |
| August 1999 | Stila Cosmetics, Inc. | Professional makeup | Acquisition |
| February 1998 | MAC | Professional makeup | Acquisition of remaining equity |
| December 1997 | Aveda Corporation | Hair care, makeup and skin care | Acquisition |
| November 1997 | Donna Karan Int'l. | American fashion house | License for beauty products |
| September 1997 | jane | Makeup | Acquisition |
| March 1997 | MAC | Professional makeup | Acquired add'l. equity interest |
| September 1996 | Kiton | Italian fashion house | License for beauty products |
| May 1995 | La Mer | Skin care | Acquisition |
| October 1995 | Bobbi Brown essentials | Professional makeup | Acquisition |
| December 1994 | MAC | Professional makeup | Acquired majority equity interest |
| December 1993 | Tommy Hilfiger | American fashion house | License for beauty products |
Q: Where can I find historical Estée Lauder financial statements?
A: You can find five years of historical Estée Lauder Companies financial statements in the Financial Reports section of this site in downloadable Excel spreadsheets.
Q: What are Estée Lauder's earnings release dates for the coming year?
A: Tentative earnings release and conference call dates can be found in the Calendar of Events on this site. Additionally, archives of our last four quarters earnings conference calls can be accessed in the Events on this site.
Q: What accounting firm audits your financial statements?
A: KPMG LLP is The Estée Lauder Companies' independent accountant.
Q: When was the Annual Meeting of Stockholders? When is the next Annual Meeting of Stockholders?
A: The 2007 stockholder's meeting was held on November 9, 2007 at The Essex House in New York City. The 2008 annual meeting of stockholders will be held on November 7, 2008 in New York City. Attendance at the Annual Meeting requires an admission ticket.
Q: Where do I go for more answers to frequently asked questions?
A: Investors may contact the Investor Relations Department in writing at the above listed address, by telephone at 212-572-4384, or via email at irdept@estee.com.
