EL Estee Lauder Companies Inc - 8-K/A

Item 8.01 Other Events

On March 23, 2026, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (the “Company”) and Puig confirmed they were in discussions regarding a potential business combination, but unless and until an agreement was signed between the companies, there could be no assurances regarding the deal or its terms.

On May 21, 2026, the Company and Puig announced that the parties have terminated discussions regarding a potential business combination. The Company issued a press release regarding the foregoing, a copy of which 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 May 21 , 2026, of The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.

104

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

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