ITEM 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws;
Change in Fiscal Year.

On May 8, 2009, the Board of Directors of The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (the "Company") approved amendments to Article V (Officers) of the Company's Amended and Restated Bylaws (the "Bylaws") to (i) reflect the creation of the office of Executive Chairman and (ii) to require that an officer's notice of resignation be provided in writing. The preceding is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Company's Bylaws, which are attached hereto as Exhibit 3.1 and are incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(a) Not Applicable.

(b) Not Applicable.

(c) Not Applicable.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No. Description

3.1 Amended and Restated Bylaws of The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.

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