FAQs

The New York Stock Exchange.

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 ($6.50 on a post split basis).

Computershare, Inc. 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 dividend checks should contact:

By Mail:
Computershare, Inc.
P.O. Box 505008
Louisville, KY 40233-9814
By Phone:
888-860-6295
http://www.computershare.com/investor

The Company currently pays a quarterly dividend of $.38 on its Class A Common Stock. Following a declaration by the Board of Directors, dividends on the common stock are expected to be paid typically in March, June, September and December. 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.

Yes. Computershare Trust Company, N.A. sponsors and administers the Computershare CIP 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 are the following:

• 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 Computershare CIP Program and requests for enrollment forms and brochures can be directed to the Program Administrator:

c/o Computershare, Inc.
P.O. Box 505008
Louisville, KY 40233-9814
888-860-6295
http://www.computershare.com/investor

Yes, the Company has had two stock splits. The first was on June 2, 1999, and the second was on January 20, 2012.

You may download the form here.

Yes. Through March 31, 2017, 216.0 million shares have been authorized and approximately 201.0 million shares have been repurchased. Funds to repurchase our shares come from internally generated cash flow and borrowings.

Our first quarter ends September 30th, the second quarter ends December 31st, the third quarter ends March 31st, and the fourth quarter ends June 30th. Our fiscal year ends on June 30th of each year.

Earnings release and conference call dates, as well as archives of our last four quarters earnings conference calls can be accessed in the Events & Presentations section on this site.

At June 30, 2018, we had approximately 46,000 full-time employees worldwide (including demonstrators at points of sale who are employed by us).

The 2018 annual meeting of stockholders will be held on November 13, 2018 in New York City at The J. W. Marriott Essex House New York. Attendance at the annual meeting requires an admission ticket.

In fiscal 2018, The Americas represented 37% of net sales, Europe, the Middle East & Africa comprised 41% of net sales, and Asia/Pacific was 22% of net sales.