Estee Lauder Companies (EL) executive Bowes acquired 2,967.9 shares
Exec VP & CPO Michael Bowes vested 2,968 RSUs and withheld 1,277 shares at $108.30 for taxes; direct holdings now 3,443.
Insider transactions reported
Michael Bowes (Exec VP & CPO at Estee Lauder Companies Inc., EL) reported that they acquired 2,967.9 shares, and gave up 1,276.9 shares at $108.30 to cover taxes or an exercise price on Nov 2, 2026. After these transactions the filing shows 3,443.22 shares held directly.
- Reporting person
- Bowes Michael
- Role
- Exec VP & CPO
| Date | Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value | Held after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | Exercise or conversion of a derivative (M) | Class A Common Stock1, 2 | +2,967.9 | - | - | 4,720.119 direct |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Shares withheld for taxes or exercise price (F) | Class A Common Stock3 | -1,276.9 | $108.30 | $138K | 3,443.219 direct |
Options and other derivatives
| Date | Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value | Held after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | Exercise or conversion of a derivative (M) | Restricted Stock Units (Share Payout)On 2,936 Class A Common Stock2, 4, 5, ... | -2,936 | - | - | 3,217 direct |
Holdings before and after
- Class A Common Stock: 1,752.219 to 3,443.219 direct
- Restricted Stock Units (Share Payout): 457 to 3,217 direct
Footnotes from the filing
- 1. Payout of shares upon vesting of portions of Restricted Stock Units ( RSUs ) granted August 28, 2023; August 27, 2024; and August 28, 2025.
- 2. Not applicable.
- 3. Represents the withholding of shares for tax purposes.
- 4. RSUs vest and are paid out in shares of Class A Common Stock on a one-to-one basis on the applicable vesting date. RSUs generally vest in three approximately equal installments unless otherwise indicated. Upon payout, shares are withheld to cover statutory tax obligations. These RSUs, granted prior to the Reporting Person becoming an Executive Officer, are accompanied by dividend equivalent rights payable in shares at the time of the payout of the related shares.
- 5. Annual RSUs granted August 28, 2023.
- 6. Annual RSUs granted August 27, 2024. Assuming continued employment, these RSUs will vest and be paid out as follows: 871 on November 1, 2027.
- 7. RSUs vest and are paid out in shares of Class A Common Stock on a one-to-one basis on the applicable vesting date. RSUs generally vest in three approximately equal installments unless otherwise indicated. Upon payout, shares are withheld to cover statutory tax obligations. RSUs are accompanied by dividend equivalent rights payable in cash at the time of the payout of the related shares.
- 8. Annual RSUs granted August 28, 2025. Assuming continued employment, these RSUs will vest and be paid out as follows: 1,608 on November 1, 2027; and 1,609 on November 1, 2028.
Transaction codes in this filing
- Exercise or conversion of a derivative:
- Code M marks the exercise or conversion of an option or other derivative under an exempt plan.
- Shares withheld for taxes or exercise price:
- Code F marks shares handed back or withheld to pay taxes or an exercise price. No sale happens in the market.
FAQ
What did Bowes report in this EL Form 4?
Michael Bowes (Exec VP & CPO at Estee Lauder Companies Inc., EL) reported that they acquired 2,967.9 shares, and gave up 1,276.9 shares at $108.30 to cover taxes or an exercise price on Nov 2, 2026. After these transactions the filing shows 3,443.22 shares held directly.
How many EL shares does Bowes hold after this filing?
The filing shows 3,443.22 shares held directly after the reported transactions. Form 4 reports only the positions it lists, so this may not be every holding.
What does transaction code M mean on an SEC Form 4?
Code M marks the exercise or conversion of an option or other derivative under an exempt plan.
Historical context for EL
Across the 30 sessions after earlier EL headlines, the stock closed higher 15 times and lower 15 times, with a median move of 1.6% in either direction. This shows timing only: many things move a stock in a session, and these figures do not show that any headline caused a move.
| Session | Earlier headline | EL | SPY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | The Estée Lauder Companies and Microsoft Announce a New Strategic Partnership to Power Enterprise Efficiency and Consumer-Centric Growth | +0.4% | -1.8% |
| Oct 21, 2026 | The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. to Webcast Capital Markets Experience: China Ecosystem Immersion Presentations on November 4, 2026 | -2.3% | +0.5% |
| Oct 20, 2026 | The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. to Webcast Discussion of Fiscal 2027 First Quarter Results on November 2, 2026 | +0.3% | +0.3% |
| Oct 19, 2026 | The Estée Lauder Companies Appoints Krista Lee Berger Senior Vice President, Global Marketing, Clinique | +1.2% | +0.4% |
| Oct 15, 2026 | The Estée Lauder Companies Announces BEAUTY&YOU India 2026 Winners and Marks Five Years of Advancing Indian Beauty Entrepreneurship | +5.5% | +0.3% |
| Oct 8, 2026 | Gaétane Baudry Appointed Senior Vice President/Global General Manager, Bobbi Brown | -0.1% | -0.4% |
Earlier insider filings at EL
- Nov 3, 2026Director Lauder William P converted options into 5,602 shares and covered exercise/tax liability with 2,437 shares, increasing direct ownership by 24% to 16,465 units (SEC Form 4) to satisfy tax liability
- Nov 3, 2026President and CEO De La Faverie Stephane converted options into 22,746 shares and covered exercise/tax liability with 12,579 shares, increasing direct ownership by 55% to 28,797 units (SEC Form 4) to cover taxes
- Sep 16, 2026SEC Form 4 filed by Director Tejada Jennifer
- Sep 16, 2026SEC Form 4 filed by Director Strong Dana
- Sep 16, 2026SEC Form 4 filed by Director Nunez Arturo
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