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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
July 18, 2023

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
1-14064
11-2408943
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)

767 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York
  
10153
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
  
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
212-572-4200

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A Common Stock, $.01 par value
EL
New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company  ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐


Item 8.01
Other Events.

On July 18, 2023, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. issued a press release regarding a cybersecurity incident involving the Company. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1

Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)
Exhibits

Exhibit No.
Description
 
 

Press Release issued by the Company, dated July 18, 2023
104
Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 
THE ESTÉE LAUDER COMPANIES INC.
 
 
Date: July 19, 2023
 
 
 
 
By:
/s/ Deirdre Stanley
 
Deirdre Stanley
 
Executive Vice President and
 
General Counsel


EX-99.1 2 brhc20056073_ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1
Exhibit 99.1



The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. Provides Information on Cybersecurity Incident

NEW YORK (BUSINESS WIRE) — July 18, 2023 — The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE: EL) has identified a cybersecurity incident, which involves an unauthorized third party that has gained access to some of the Company’s systems.  After becoming aware of the incident, the Company proactively took down some of its systems and promptly began an investigation with the assistance of leading third-party cybersecurity experts.  The Company is also coordinating with law enforcement.  Based on the current status of the investigation, the Company believes the unauthorized party obtained some data from its systems, and the Company is working to understand the nature and scope of that data.

The Company is implementing measures to secure its business operations and will continue taking additional steps as appropriate.  During this ongoing incident, the Company is focused on remediation, including efforts to restore impacted systems and services. The incident has caused, and is expected to continue to cause, disruption to parts of the Company’s business operations.

During this period, we thank our employees for their resiliency.  Together, we remain focused on our business, consumers and other stakeholders.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including statements regarding the cybersecurity incident and our related responsive actions.  The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements, including:  additional information regarding the extent of the cybersecurity incident that we may uncover during our ongoing investigation; our ability to assess and remedy the incident; and the length and scope of disruptions to the Company’s business operations caused by the incident.  Additional risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially include the risks and uncertainties listed in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including the Company’s Form 10-K filed with the SEC on August 24, 2022.  The Company assumes no responsibility to update forward-looking statements made herein or otherwise.

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About The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, and is a steward of outstanding luxury and prestige brands globally. The Company’s products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories under brand names including: Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Lab Series, Origins, M•A•C, La Mer, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Bumble and bumble, Darphin Paris, TOM FORD, Smashbox, AERIN Beauty, Le Labo, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, GLAMGLOW, KILIAN PARIS, Too Faced, Dr.Jart+, and the DECIEM family of brands, including The Ordinary and NIOD.

For inquiries, please visit www.elcompanies.com/en/news-and-media/contact-us.

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