SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549-1004
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) :
October 28, 2003
The Estee Lauder Companies Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 11-2408943
(State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
767 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10153
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Commission File Number: 1-14064
212-572-4200
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
ITEM 12. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITIONS.
On October 28, 2003, The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. furnished a press release
reporting net sales for the fiscal first quarter ended September 30, 2003 and
its anticipated fiscal 2004 first half and full year results. A copy of the
press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated herein by
reference.
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 ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC.
Date: October 28, 2003 By: /s/ Richard W. Kunes
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Richard W. Kunes
Senior Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and
Accounting Officer)
THE ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC.
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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99.2 Press release dated October 28, 2003 of The Estee Lauder
Companies Inc.