Form 8-K/A ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES For: Mar 23
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K/A
Amendment No. 1
CURRENT REPORT
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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 | |||||||||||
104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). | ||||||||||
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
THE ESTÉE LAUDER COMPANIES INC. | |||||||||||
Date: | May 21, 2026 | By: | /s/ Akhil Shrivastava | ||||||||
Akhil Shrivastava | |||||||||||
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | |||||||||||
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) | |||||||||||
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