WHITMANWHITMAN AUGUST 2026 VOL. 01VOL. 01 UPDATE MAGAZINEUPDATE MAGAZINE CELEBRATING 60 YEARS Inside; Looking back on FY26 Inside; Looking back on FY26 Step into the rewind of Whitmans journey in Fiscal 2026. Remembering all the amazing achievements made. 1

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Whitman Update 3 As we reflect on Fiscal 26, I would like to extend a huge thank you to every team across the Whitman site. Your dedication, collaboration, engagement, and commitment have been instrumental in everything we have achieved this year. Every success has been built on the collective effort of our people, and we truly could not have done it without your support. Thank you for all that you do and for making Whitman such a great place to work and succeed together. 👏🎉 I hope you enjoy looking back in this magazine ... As we reflect on Fiscal 26, I would like to extend a huge thank you to every team across the Whitman site. Your dedication, collaboration, engagement, and commitment have been instrumental in everything we have achieved this year. Every success has been built on the collective effort of our people, and we truly could not have done it without your support. Thank you for all that you do and for making Whitman such a great place to work and succeed together. 👏🎉 I hope you enjoy looking back in this magazine ... Thank You from Ben Smith - Plant ManagerThank You from Ben Smith - Plant ManagerBenBen SmithSmith

T O G E T H E R , W E D E L I V E R E X C E L L E N C EALEX GREGORIAN AT WHITMAN | JANUARY 2026Alex Gregorian visited Whitman in January 2025 to present awards and thank-you with Maria Genouzos. He was excited to see the transformations around the site and all the fantastic work being delivered by the team.It’s inspiring to see such commitment, collaboration and pride across Whitman."PRESENTING AWARDS AND CELEBRATING EXCELLENCETHANKING TEAM MEMBERS FOR THEIR HARD WORKAPPRECIATION AND PERSONAL THANK-YOUTOURING THE SITE AND SEEING TRANSFORMATIONCELEBRATING THE PEOPLE, PROGRESS AND PRIDE BEHIND WHITMAN'S CONTINUED TRANSFORMATION.THE WHITMAN TEAM – DRIVING PROGRESS TOGETHER– ALEX GREGORIANA VISIT TO CELEBRATE PROGRESSJANUARY 2026RECOGNISING OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONSSHARING UPDATES AND VISION FOR THE FUTURE4

Whitman Update5 Global Spotlight Whitman firmally put a pin on the map and the spotlight was on the site for the 60 year celebration. 60 years of manufacturing in the UK. 4 June 2026 was a truly memorable day for Whitman as we proudly celebrated our 60- year heritage and welcomed distinguished guests including Mr William P. Lauder, Mr Stéphane de La Faverie, UK Government officials, and senior leaders from across The Estée Lauder Companies. The visit provided an excellent opportunity to showcase our site, highlight the significant improvements and investments made over recent years, and demonstrate the innovation, expertise and capabilities that continue to drive our success. While reflecting on six decades of achievement, we also celebrated the incredible people who have shaped Whitman's journey—past and present. Their passion, dedication and commitment to excellence have been the foundation of our success and remain key to our future. The day was a proud moment for everyone connected to Whitman, recognising our rich history whilst looking ahead with confidence and excitement for the opportunities that lie ahead. From showcasing the site to planting a tree

Whitman Update 6 Our site teams did a fantastic job presenting to our visitors, proudly showcasing their areas and sharing the great work that takes place every day. Their enthusiasm, professionalism, and deep knowledge reflected the dedication and commitment across the site. It was a wonderful opportunity to highlight our capabilities, celebrate our achievements, and demonstrate the pride our teams take in maintaining high standards and delivering excellence. Meeting the teams As part of our 60-year celebration activities, we were delighted to unveil the new mural in Reception, featuring a collection of inspiring quotations from Mrs. Estée Lauder. The mural celebrates the vision, determination, and values that helped shape our company and continues to inspire us today. If you haven’t had the opportunity to see it yet, please take a moment to stop by Reception and check it out. It’s a wonderful tribute to our heritage and a reminder of the passion and ambition that continue to drive Whitman forward. Unveiling the Mural

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COMPLIANCE CHECKLISTWHITMANINTEGRITY • ACCOUNTABILITY • TRUSTCompliance DepartmentWhitman FY26 teamCompliance Team: Stuart Jupp - Senior Compliance Mgr Clare Hamilton-Dyer - Master Data Lead Jenny Nicholls - Compliance Specialist Monika Lipczewska - QA Lab Specialist Michelle Penfold - Compliance Co-Ordinator Marta Skrzyniecka - Quality batch record reviewer (assembly) Marta Krzyminska - Quality batch record reviewer (compounding) Jennifer Nicholls joined the team during FY26, bringing valuable insight and experience.STRONG STANDARDS. SMARTER TOGETHER. BUILT ON TRUST. POLICYWAPPROVEDAPPROVEDAUDITREVIEWEDFY26 DOING THE RIGHT THING. EVERY DAY. IN EVERY DECISION. 10

FY26 inspections and audit readinessWhitman was inspected five times in FY26 This is our licence to operate and sell our products Globally and essential for our operation One unannounced by the USFDA Whitman was the first site to have an unannounced audit by the FDA across the ELC Global supply chain. One from Korean MFDS a Korean regulatory audit similar to the US FDA. Our annual Corporate audit a health check for Whitman, with scores improving year on year thanks to the hard work and dedication from all involved.Compliance is not an event. It is a habit repeated every day.W H I T M A NAUDIT COMPLETECOMPLIANCE Twice for ISO 22716 The efforts across the site can be seen in the relatively small number of findings, which total 14 across all inspections. Supporting each inspection required months of preparation and considerable work afterwards to address the points raised and ensure successful closure with the various governing bodies, which could not be done without support from all departments. In addition, over 850 documents were requested and reviewed during the inspections. In addition, over 850 documents were requested and reviewed during the inspections.C O M P L I A N C E M A T T E R S INSPECTION SUMMARY FY26ISO 22716 (x2)USFDA (Unannounced)Korean MFDSCorporate Audit14TOTAL FINDINGSACROSS ALL INSPECTIONS INSPECTIONS IN FY26850+DOCUMENTSREQUESTED & REVIEWEDIMPROVING YEAR ON YEARAUDIT SCORESPOLICIES & PROCEDURESSOPS & WORK | INSPECTIONS TRAINING RECORDSRISK ASSESSMENTSAUDIT REPOINTSC O M P L I A N C E D E P A R T M E N TDOING THE RIGHT THINGC O M P L I A N C EO U R C O M M I T M E N T 11

12 New Product Launches COMMERCIALIZATION ENGINEERING Not only are new products being successfully launched — they're being produced with outstanding operational performance. These results demonstrate the commitment, expertise and collaboration across all work centers in bringing new products to life. In particular; 99% of all Jo Malone Launches were on time and fully delivered! Thank you to all work centres and support teams involved in driving this success. Building on the great progress and achievements of FY26, we're continuing to rethink how we approach New Products, while staying true to our B.E.A.U.T.Y. commitments. We're working to reduce line trial times, building on the success and learnings from the Estée Lauder Supreme launch to help us move faster and more efficiently. We're also investing in our offline testing capabilities, with upgrades already made to our transit test bed and drop-testing facilities to support even stronger testing and validation- understanding package compatibility before using line time. Improving New Product Introduction

COMMERCIALIZATION ENGINEERINGNew PRODUCTS 13 New Product Launches •Crème De La Mer- 15ml new size qualified •Darphin Renaissance Launched Septr 2025 •ANR Orbit Eye •Deciem First Production •Jo Malone Brit • JML Raspberry Ripple •30ml Cologne Intense Celeratin New Poduc Launche FY26 22.5 million new product units produced

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CELEBRATIONCELEBRATIONA BIG THANK YOUA BIG THANK YOUto the whole site for continued hard work and engagement for Fiscal 26 to the whole site for continued hard work and engagement for Fiscal 26DAYDAYRECOGNITION WEERECOGNITION WEECOOKIESCOOKIESFREEFREE25th June 25th JuneAvailable on all items Available on all itemsThank you! Thank you!Thank you!Thank you!WE APPRECIATE WE APPRECIATE YOU!YOU!GRATEFULGRATEFULfor every effort you make for every effort you makeTOGETHERTOGETHERwe achieve great things we achieve great things2626ThankThank you!you! 17

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RECORDED LEARNING HOURS DELIVEREDWHITMAN UPDATEAUGUST 2026LEARNING & DEVELOPMENTInvesting in our people. Driving our future.Throughout FY26, Whitman continued to invest in learning, development and wellbeing – empowering our people to grow, lead and thrive.We supported over 400 learner places and delivered more than 4,200 recorded learning hours across technical, safety, leadership, digital and personal development programmes.KEY TRAINING HIGHLIGHTSAllyship workshops for the Lead Team and managersSexual Harassment Awareness training for all Assembly shiftsCliftonStrengths team development sessionsFeedback & Coaching workshopsLiberating Leadership sessions with Ali StewartAI and MS Copilot workshopsLEARNER PLACES SUPPORTEDUnconscious Bias trainingFire Marshal trainingWhen we learn together, we grow together.Building capability. Strengthening connection. Creating impact – every day.400+4,200+STRONGER SKILLS STRONGER TEAMS STRONGER WHITMANC O N T I N U O U S L E A R N I N G • L A S T I N G I M P A C T • A B R I G H T E R F U T U R E20

LEARNING & DEVELOPMENTFY26in NumbersInvesting in People. Building Capability. Driving Success.Across FY26, our Learning & Development teams delivered impactful programmes that empowered colleagues, strengthened capability and supported our future growth.16employees were supported through English Language classes, helping colleagues build confidence and improve communication in the workplace.23PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMESemployees were sponsored on professional qualifications and development programmes to build expertise and support future career growth.38employees received digital skills, training, including Microsoft Excel and Power BI.21employees participated in leadership development programmes, including CMI qualifications, Mate to Manager, Management Essentials and Emerging Leadership.212PARTICIPANT PLACESremained a major focus, with 212 participant places and 2,426 training hours invested in specific training suites as:Learning in ActionThank you to all who learned, shared and supported others this year.Together, we keep growing.2,426HOURSTRAINING HOURSENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASSESDIGITAL SKILLS TRAININGLEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENTTECHNICAL & OPERATIONAL CAPABILITYSolas + Ablative Wheel + Dangerous Goods by Air ISO - and other functional skillsHEALTH & SAFETY INVESTMENTcontinued through First Aid, Fire Marshal, iOSH, NEBOSH Process Safety Management and Manual Handling Train-the-Trainer programmes.38 participants qualified in delivering Manual Handling training.SUCCESSFUL COMPLETIONS15Empowering people. Building our future.AI WORKSHOPemployees introduced to practical ways AI can support productivity and everyday work.APPRENTICESHIP LEARNINGemployees engaged during FY26, including:11,237LEARNING HOURS COMPLETEDWhitman employees completed 11,237 learning hours through the ELC Learning Hub. Practical skills. Real impact. Stronger together. Collaborative learning that inspires growth.ACTIVE LEARNERS3 21

OPEX TEAM GAME CHANGERS. YEAR MAKERS.A YEAR TRANSFORMED. A FUTURE UNLOCKED. Fiscal 2026 was defined by focus, innovation and impact. Three game-changing initiatives—PLUTO, OPTIX and KPI Banners— redefined how we work, optimized performance and brought clarity to every corner of the plant. Better tools. Smarter insights. Stronger results. This is what progress looks like.PLUTOWHITMAN’S FIRST AI AGENT PLUTO brought intelligence to the plant—automating insights and surfacing answers and empowering our teams to make faster, data-driven decisions.OPTIXTHE NEW ROCK CRUSHING SYSTEM Optix delivers powerful performance with greater reliability, reduced downtime and increased throughput—crushing expectations every day.KPI BANNERSVISIBILITY THAT DRIVES RESULTS KPI Banners put real-time performance front and center, giving every team complete visibility to our most critical metrics—every shift, every day.STRIVING FOR PERFECTIONBEAUTY REIMAGINED, BEAUTIFULLY BROUGHT TO LIFEYou OPEX TeaBack Row: Jade Cheung, Chris Lee, Tom McCullen, Callum Witney-Mills Bottom Row: Lola Mirelles-Peraire, Graham Watson, Paul Brown 22

PEOPLE AND TOOLSPOWERING OPEXGreat results come from empowered people and better tools. Across our OPEX journey, we’re building capability, sharing visibility, and working together to make every improvement count.Electronic Tier Board. A new digital Tier Board gives us instant access to goals, links, coaching tools, and workcentre performance—right where we work and live in the Tier Meetings Introduction of Tier 1 daily review The introduction of the Tier 1 reviews has been instrumental in providing timely information to everyone in the Operations areas, and engaging the teams in the day to day and improved communicatoion.123

WorkCentr On24 Heidi Armstrong We have adapted as a team and continued to drive bold efficiencies within the Work Centre with significant improvements in all OEE, Scrap , DLE and RFT metrics FY26 Review at a glanceFY26 Review at a glance Line 14 has been chosen to lead Reliability 2.1 to support our PPS foundations. Line 14 Projects: •Carrier erector install •Bottle loading cobot •Auto Shipper Labeller Line 24 was installed in February 2026Jo Malone London Global Stylist Visit Strengthens Brand Partnership We were delighted to welcome a group of top-performing Jo Malone London Global Stylists to Whitman as part of a prestigious international award and recognition programme. The visit brought together stylists from across the world, celebrating their achievements while providing an opportunity to see first-hand how Jo Malone London products are manufactured here at Whitman. Throughout the day, visitors toured our operations, met colleagues from across the site, and gained an insight into the dedication, expertise, quality standards and teamwork that go into producing Jo Malone London products every day. The visit showcased everything from compounding and manufacturing through to quality assurance, operational excellence and warehousing, highlighting the passion and commitment of our teams. For Workcentre 1, where Jo Malone London forms a significant part of our daily operation, the visit was particularly meaningful. It provided an opportunity to strengthen our relationship with the brand, build greater understanding of our manufacturing excellence, and reinforce the important role Whitman plays in delivering products to consumers around the world. Thank you to everyone who supported the visit and helped make the day such a success. The enthusiasm, professionalism and pride displayed by our teams left a lasting impression on our guests and demonstrated why Whitman continues to be a trusted manufacturing partner for Jo Malone London. We look forward to building on this collaboration and continuing to grow our strong relationship with the brand in the years ahead.

25WorkCentr Tw Dan Lambert We ended FY26 with an excellent set of KPI results, exceeding expectations across the board. It was a year filled with many successes and moments to celebrate! FY26 Review at a glanceFY26 Review at a glance At the PETA 2026 Awards, Lola, WC 2 OPEX Eng received the Rising Star of the Year nomination, and among 13 candidates in total, the award went to her. Well Done !

26WorkCentr Thre Arron Shann FY26 review at a glance...FY26 review at a glance... Upcoming in work centre 3 •Line 12 commissioning part 2 late august/early September. •Line 7 installation completion end of August/ early September. •Project Drive heavily focusing on automation opportunities in WC3 •Line 10 Capper upgrade FY26 was a year of strong delivery and continuous improvement for WC3. Through robust operational leadership, enhanced workforce capability, and a relentless focus on performance, the work centre exceeded key business targets while maintaining safe and compliant operations. The foundations established in FY26 position WC3 well to deliver further productivity, reliability and automation-driven improvements in FY27.

27WorkCentr Fou Catherine Clark In FY26 we Delivered ... Maintained safe and compliant operations throughout FY26✅ Supported site service levels across ✅ Successfully introduced and scaled new product launches with multiple brands✅ In FY26 we Improved ... Reduced Batch Cycle Time ✅ Increased workforce flexibility by cross-training and skill development ✅ FY26 Compounding – A Year of Delivery, Improvement & Growth FY26 Compounding – A Year of Delivery, Improvement & Growth This was made possible by every operator, team leader and supporting departments who turned up every day committed to doing the right thing, supporting each other and delivering for the site.

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WHITMAN 2026 UKFinal Words from our VP, EMEA Manufacturing, Maria Genouzos 30MariaMaria GenouzosGenouzos Whitman Team, As we close Fiscal Year 2026 and already jump start FY27, I want to take a moment to thank each of you for your commitment, resilience, and passion throughout what has been an extraordinary year. Over the past 12 months, Whitman has continued to strengthen its position as a critical manufacturing site within our global network. I was personally honoured to participate in your 60 Year celebration in June. Together, you delivered strong operational results, improved efficiency, advanced safety and quality programs, reduced waste and quality losses, accelerated innovation, and successfully supported major business priorities across multiple brands and markets. Along the way, you embraced PPS, expanded automation and digital capabilities, supported ambitious capacity increases, and demonstrated remarkable agility in responding to demand volatility and service challenges. What stands out most is not the metrics, but the way this team worked together. Whether launching new capabilities, integrating new products, overcoming supply constraints, improving service, or tackling complex operational challenges, you consistently showed what Whitman is capable of when everyone rallies around a common goal. The Deciem insourcing milestone, operational excellence improvements, and the relentless focus on consumers and customers are just a few examples of what you achieved together. Most importantly, you did this while continuing to build a culture rooted in safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement. That culture is the foundation of every success we celebrate today. As we begin FY27, let us not view this past year as the finish line, but as proof of what is possible. The opportunities ahead are significant, and I am confident that with the same teamwork, ownership, and determination, we will continue to raise the bar for ourselves, our consumers, and our company. Thank you for everything you have accomplished. Let's carry this momentum forward, challenge ourselves to think bigger, move faster, and continue building the future of Whitman together. With great appreciation,

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