EL Estee Lauder Companies Inc - 8-K

Item 8.01 Other Events

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (the “Company”) confirms that it is in discussions regarding a potential business combination with Puig, in which the two companies would potentially merge their businesses. No final decision has been made, and no agreement has been reached. Unless and until an agreement is signed between the companies, there can be no assurances regarding the deal or its terms.

On March 23, 2026, the Company issued a press release regarding the foregoing. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.

Description

99.1

Press Release, dated March 23, 2026 , of The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

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