01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed July 24, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. filed a Current Report on Form 8-K disclosing the planned retirement of director Jennifer Hyman from its Board of Directors.
On July 20, 2026, Ms. Hyman notified the Company that she will retire from the Board effective November 16, 2026, the day before the Company's 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. She is a Class I director who has served on the Board since 2018 and is a member of the Audit Committee and the Nominating and ESG Committee. According to the filing, Ms. Hyman's decision is intended to allow her to shift her focus to new endeavors.
The Company states that the retirement is not due to any disagreement with the Company on matters relating to its operations, policies, or practices. The Company expressed gratitude for her contributions during her Board tenure.
The filing is limited to this Item 5.02 departure disclosure. Item 9.01 refers to exhibits, but the filing text does not describe them.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Director Jennifer Hyman notified the Company on July 20, 2026, that she will retire from the Board of Directors.
- Her retirement is effective November 16, 2026, the day before the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
- Ms. Hyman is a Class I director who has served on the Board since 2018.
- She currently serves on the Audit Committee and the Nominating and ESG Committee.
- The filing states her decision is to shift her focus to new endeavors and is not due to any disagreement with the Company on its operations, policies, or practices.
- The Company publicly thanked Ms. Hyman for her contributions during her time on the Board.
- Item 9.01 of the filing references exhibits under Financial Statements and Exhibits.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Jennifer Hyman leaving the Board of Directors?
According to the filing, Ms. Hyman's decision to retire from the Board is to shift her focus to new endeavors.
Did Ms. Hyman's departure result from a disagreement with the Company?
No. The filing states that her decision is not due to any disagreements with the Company on any matter relating to its operations, policies, or practices.
When does Ms. Hyman's retirement take effect?
Her retirement from the Board is effective November 16, 2026, the day before the Company's 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
What committee roles did Ms. Hyman hold?
The filing states that Ms. Hyman is a member of the Audit Committee and the Nominating and ESG Committee.
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