Estee Lauder Files 8-K/A Amendment on Exit Costs

TL;DR

Estee Lauder filed an amendment to its 8-K regarding exit costs. Expect updates on financials.

AI Summary

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. filed an Amendment No. 3 to its Form 8-K on February 1, 2024, to report on cost associated with exit or disposal activities. This filing amends previous reports and provides updated financial statements and exhibits related to these activities.

Why It Matters

This amendment provides updated information on costs related to the company's exit or disposal activities, which could impact its financial performance and future strategic decisions.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — This is an amendment to a previous filing, providing updated information rather than introducing new material risks.

Key Players & Entities

• The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (company) — Registrant
• February 1, 2024 (date) — Date of earliest event reported
• Amendment No. 3 (document_part) — Type of filing
• 767 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10153 (address) — Principal executive offices

FAQ

From the Filing

0001001250-25-000093.txt : 20250801 0001001250-25-000093.hdr.sgml : 20250801 20250801080802 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001001250-25-000093 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K/A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 12 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20240201 ITEM INFORMATION: Cost Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20250801 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20250801 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001001250 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: PERFUMES, COSMETICS & OTHER TOILET PREPARATIONS [2844] ORGANIZATION NAME: 08 Industrial Applications and Services EIN: 112408943 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0630 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K/A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-14064 FILM NUMBER: 251173922 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 767 FIFTH AVE CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10153 BUSINESS PHONE: 2125724200 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 767 FIFTH AVE CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10153 8-K/A 1 el-20240201.htm 8-K/A el-20240201 0001001250 true Amendment No. 3 0001001250 2024-02-01 2024-02-01     UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ____________________ FORM 8-K/A   Amendment No. 3 CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934   Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) February 1, 2024   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): ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) 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 2.05. Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities. As announced on November 1, 2023, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (the "Company") launched the Profit Recovery and Growth Plan ("PRGP") to help progressively rebuild its profit margins in fiscal years 2025 and 2026. The PRGP is focused on rebuilding stronger, more sustainable profitability, supporting sales growth acceleration and increasing speed and agility. The plan is designed to improve gross margin, lower the cost base and reduce overhead expenses, while increasing investments in key consumer-facing activities. Upon completion of this plan, the Company expects to have improved its gross margin and expense base to drive greater operating leverage for the future. As a