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):
April 27, 2006
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)
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of
Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers
Election of Paul Fribourg to Board of Directors and Audit Committee
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On April 27, 2006, the Board of Directors of The Estee Lauder Companies
Inc. (the "Company") increased its size to thirteen members and elected Paul
Fribourg as a member of the Board and of the Audit Committee. The elections are
effective April 27, 2006. The press release issued by the Company on April 27,
2006 announcing Mr. Fribourg's appointment is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this
Report.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release, dated April 27, 2006.
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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 ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC.
Date: April 27, 2006 By: /s/ Sara E. Moss
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Name: Sara E. Moss
Title: Executive Vice President, General
Counsel and Secretary
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THE ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC.
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release issued by the Company, dated April 27, 2006
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