NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 12, 2013--
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE:EL) held its Annual Meeting of
Stockholders today in New York City. William P. Lauder, Executive
Chairman, chaired the meeting. Fabrizio Freda, President and Chief
Executive Officer, reviewed financial results for the fiscal year ended
June 30, 2013 and the quarter ended September 30, 2013. Mr. Freda also
described the Company’s strategy and progress. Representatives of the
Company answered questions from stockholders. At the meeting,
stockholders re-elected Aerin Lauder, William P. Lauder, Richard D.
Parsons, Lynn Forester de Rothschild and Richard F. Zannino to the Board
of Directors. Additionally, stockholders ratified the appointment of
KPMG LLP as independent auditors for the current fiscal year, approved
the advisory vote to approve executive compensation, and approved the
Company’s Executive Annual Incentive Plan. Stockholders did not approve
a stockholder proposal concerning sustainable palm oil.
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 150
countries and territories under the following brand names: Estée Lauder,
Aramis, Clinique, Prescriptives, Lab Series, Origins, M•A•C, Bobbi
Brown, Tommy Hilfiger, Kiton, La Mer, Donna Karan, Aveda, Jo Malone,
Bumble and bumble, Darphin, Michael Kors, American Beauty,
Flirt!, GoodSkin Labs, Grassroots Research Labs, Tom Ford, Coach, Ojon,
Smashbox, Ermenegildo Zegna, Aerin Beauty, Osiao, Marni and Tory Burch.
An electronic version of this release can be found at the Company’s
website, www.elcompanies.com.
Source: The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
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or
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