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The Estée Lauder Companies Fully Establishes Its "One ELC" Operating Model and Reaches Milestone in Its Profit Recovery and Growth Plan
NEW YORK, April 01, 2026--The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE: EL) today announced WPP as its first-ever global media partner, marking a significant advancement of its One ELC operating model, a scalable system designed to operate faster, execute with greater discipline, and drive growth. In fully establishing One ELC, the Company also reached a significant milestone in its Profit Recovery and Growth Plan’s (PRGP) Restructuring Program — a key action plan priority of Beauty Reimagined.
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