Not independent
Tenure on this board
30.5 yrs
Meeting calendar
EL · Annual meeting · Thursday, November 13, 2025
Estee Lauder Companies Inc
6 nominees · 5 ballot items.
Election of five Class II directors (Lauder, Long, Strong, Tejada, Zannino) and one Class I director (Zinterhofer) to terms expiring 2028/2027; ratification of PwC as independent auditors for 2026; advisory vote to approve executive compensation; approval of amendments to the Restated Certificate of Incorporation to eliminate monetary liability of certain officers as permitted by Delaware law and related minor changes to Article IV; and approval of amendments to the Restated Certificate of Incorporation to make miscellaneous changes to Articles V and VI.
Market cap
$28.6B
1Y TSR
+18.2%
Board grade
C-
Record date
Sep 15, 2025
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Nov 13, 2025
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Proposals
On the ballot5
- 1
Election of five Class II Directors and one Class I Director
ManagementBoard: FORElection of William P. Lauder, Annabelle Yu Long, Dana Strong, Jennifer Tejada, Richard F. Zannino (Class II) for terms expiring 2028, and Eric L. Zinterhofer (Class I) for a term expiring 2027.
- 2
Ratification of Appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Independent Auditors
ManagementBoard: FORRatify PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent auditors for the 2026 fiscal year.
- 3
Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation
ManagementBoard: FORAdvisory, non-binding vote on the compensation of the Company’s Named Executive Officers as disclosed in this proxy statement.
- 4
Approval of Amendments to the Restated Certificate of Incorporation to Eliminate the Monetary Liability of Certain Officers as Permitted by Delaware Law and to Make Certain Miscellaneous Changes to Article IV thereof
ManagementBoard: FORApprove amendments to restated certificate to exculpate certain officers from monetary liability under Delaware law and make related changes to Article IV.
- 5
Approval of Amendments to the Restated Certificate of Incorporation to Make Certain Miscellaneous Changes to Articles V and VI thereof
ManagementBoard: FORApprove amendments to restated certificate to reflect miscellaneous changes to Articles V and VI.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot6
Independent
Tenure on this board
0.6 yrs
Also a director at
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Independent
Tenure on this board
0.6 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
8.5 yrs
Also a director at
Pagerduty Inc (PD)
Independent
Tenure on this board
16.5 yrs
Also a director at
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc (OLLI)People Inc (PPLI)
Not independent
Tenure on this board
1.5 yrs
Also a director at
Charter Communications Inc (CHTR)
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 4.4% | 16,072,739 | $1.2B |
| 2 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 3.4% | 12,144,964 | $872M |
| 3 | STATE STREET CORP | 3.3% | 11,792,971 | $846M |
| 4 | BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | 3.2% | 11,681,930 | $838M |
| 5 | FMR LLC | 3.2% | 11,425,359 | $820M |
| 6 | EAGLE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 2.2% | 7,932,601 | $569M |
| 7 | BlackRock, Inc. | 2.0% | 7,190,289 | $516M |
| 8 | Independent Franchise Partners LLP | 1.8% | 6,628,540 | $476M |
| 9 | GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 1.6% | 5,859,650 | $419M |
| 10 | BlackRock, Inc. | 1.4% | 5,028,329 | $361M |
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Estee Lauder Companies Inc 2025 annual meeting?
- Estee Lauder Companies Inc (EL) holds its 2025 annual shareholder meeting on Thursday, November 13, 2025.
- What is the record date for the Estee Lauder Companies Inc 2025 meeting?
- The record date for the Estee Lauder Companies Inc 2025 meeting is Monday, September 15, 2025. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Estee Lauder Companies Inc's 2025 meeting?
- The board is presenting 6 director nominees at the Estee Lauder Companies Inc 2025 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Estee Lauder Companies Inc 2025 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 5 proposals at the Estee Lauder Companies Inc 2025 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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