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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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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)
SEPTEMBER 19, 2006
THE ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 1-14064 11-2408943
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (IRS Employer
incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
767 FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10153
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code
212-572-4200
NOT APPLICABLE
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors;
Appointment of Principal Officers
On September 19, 2006, Marshall Rose notified the Board of Directors of
The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (the "Company") of his decision to resign from
the Board effective October 31, 2006 after the Company's Annual Meeting of
Stockholders. The press release issued by the Company announcing Mr. Rose's
decision is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated September 22, 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: September 22, 2006
By: /s/ Sara E. Moss
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Sara E. Moss
Executive Vice President, General
Counsel and Secretary