Lazard Reports December 2020 Assets Under Management

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Lazard Ltd (NYSE: LAZ) announced preliminary assets under management (AUM) of approximately $258.6 billion as of December 31, 2020. This total included market appreciation of $7.7 billion and foreign exchange appreciation of $2.9 billion, along with net inflows of $0.4 billion. The average AUM for the quarter ending December 31, 2020, stood at $245.6 billion, indicating a solid performance in asset management despite potential market fluctuations.

Positive

• Preliminary AUM of $258.6 billion, showing strong market performance.
• Market appreciation contributed $7.7 billion to AUM.
• Foreign exchange appreciation added $2.9 billion to AUM.
• Net inflows of $0.4 billion highlight investor confidence.
• Average AUM for the quarter of $245.6 billion indicates consistency.

Negative

• None.

Lazard Ltd (NYSE: LAZ) reported today that its preliminary assets under management (“AUM”) as of December 31, 2020 totaled approximately $258.6 billion. The month’s AUM included market appreciation of $7.7 billion, foreign exchange appreciation of $2.9 billion and net inflows of $0.4 billion. Preliminary average assets under management for the quarter ended December 31, 2020 were $245.6 billion.

LAZARD LTD
ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT (“AUM”)
(unaudited)
($ in millions)
		As of:
		December 31,		November 30,
		20201		2020
Equity		$209,732		$201,083
Fixed Income		43,784		41,626
Other		5,126		4,940
Total AUM		$258,642		$247,649

(1) Preliminary – subject to adjustment

About Lazard

Lazard, one of the world's preeminent financial advisory and asset management firms, operates from more than 40 cities across 25 countries in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, Central and South America. With origins dating to 1848, the firm provides advice on mergers and acquisitions, strategic matters, restructuring and capital structure, capital raising and corporate finance, as well as asset management services to corporations, partnerships, institutions, governments and individuals. For more information, please visit www.lazard.com. Follow Lazard at @Lazard.

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• A decline in general economic conditions or the global or regional financial markets;
• A decline in our revenues, for example due to a decline in overall mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity, our share of the M&A market or our assets under management (AUM);
• Losses caused by financial or other problems experienced by third parties;
• Losses due to unidentified or unanticipated risks;
• A lack of liquidity, i.e., ready access to funds, for use in our businesses; and
• Competitive pressure on our businesses and on our ability to retain and attract employees at current compensation levels.

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FAQ

What is Lazard's total assets under management as of December 31, 2020?

Lazard's total assets under management as of December 31, 2020, were approximately $258.6 billion.

How much did Lazard's assets appreciate in December 2020?

Lazard's assets appreciated by $7.7 billion in December 2020.

What were the net inflows for Lazard in December 2020?

Lazard reported net inflows of $0.4 billion in December 2020.

What was the average assets under management for Lazard in Q4 2020?

The average assets under management for Lazard in the quarter ending December 31, 2020, were $245.6 billion.