SCHEDULE: Lauder Trust Divests All Estee Lauder Class A Stock
Schedule 13D Amendment
The Leonard A. Lauder 2013 Revocable Trust has fully divested its Class A Common Stock in The Estee Lauder Companies Inc., ceasing beneficial ownership.
Summary
- The Leonard A. Lauder 2013 Revocable Trust (the "Reporting Person") filed Amendment No. 6 to its Schedule 13D.
- Following The Estee Lauder Companies Inc.'s Annual Meeting of Stockholders on November 13, 2025, the Reporting Person ceased to have voting power over 266,638 shares of Class A Common Stock.
- As of the filing date, the Reporting Person beneficially owns zero shares of Class A Common Stock.
- The Reporting Person ceased to be a beneficial owner of more than five percent of the Class A Common Stock on November 13, 2025.
- The sale to an Underwriter, previously described in Amendment No. 5, closed on November 6, 2025, leading to this divestment.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The filing is a factual report of a complete divestment by a significant trust. While a divestment could be interpreted negatively, the filing provides no context or reasons, making a neutral score appropriate for the information presented.
Negatives
- The Leonard A. Lauder 2013 Revocable Trust has fully divested its Class A Common Stock holdings in The Estee Lauder Companies Inc.
- The Trust no longer holds any voting power or beneficial ownership in the Class A Common Stock.
Future Outlook
No forward-looking statements or guidance are provided in this filing.
Industry Context
This filing details a specific ownership change by a trust associated with the founding family of The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. It does not provide information related to broader industry trends or competitors.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: The divestment by The Leonard A. Lauder 2013 Revocable Trust alters the ownership structure of Class A Common Stock, potentially impacting voting dynamics and the perception of insider confidence.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2013-12-27 | Initial Schedule 13D filing date. |
| 2025-11-06 | Closing date of the sale to the Underwriter, as described in Amendment No. 5. |
| 2025-11-13 | Date of the Issuer's Annual Meeting of Stockholders, after which the Reporting Person ceased to have voting power over 266,638 shares and ceased to be a beneficial owner of more than five percent of Class A Common Stock. |
| 2025-11-14 | Date of signing of Amendment No. 6. |
Keywords
Estee Lauder, EL, Schedule 13D, Beneficial Ownership, Stock Divestment, Lauder Trust, Class A Common Stock, Shareholder Change
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