Lazard Reports January 2022 Assets Under Management

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Lazard Ltd (NYSE: LAZ) reported preliminary assets under management (AUM) of approximately $258.7 billion as of January 31, 2022. This figure reflects market depreciation of $9.5 billion, net outflows of $4.1 billion, and foreign exchange depreciation of $1.5 billion. In comparison, AUM at the end of December 2021 was $273.7 billion, indicating a decline in total assets.

Positive

• Total AUM reached approximately $258.7 billion.

Negative

• AUM decreased from $273.7 billion at December 31, 2021.
• Market depreciation accounted for a $9.5 billion decline.
• Net outflows totaled $4.1 billion.
• Foreign exchange depreciation further reduced AUM by $1.5 billion.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Lazard Ltd (NYSE: LAZ) reported today that its preliminary assets under management (“AUM”) as of January 31, 2022 totaled approximately $258.7 billion. The month’s AUM included market depreciation of $9.5 billion, net outflows of $4.1 billion and foreign exchange depreciation of $1.5 billion.

LAZARD LTD
ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT (“AUM”)
(unaudited)
($ in millions)
		As of:
		January 31,		December 31,
		20221		2021
Equity		$206,588		$221,006
Fixed Income		45,812		46,286
Other		6,289		6,447
Total AUM		$258,689		$273,739

_{(1) Preliminary – subject to adjustment}

About Lazard

Lazard, one of the world’s preeminent financial advisory and asset management firms, operates from 41 cities across 26 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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These factors include, but are not limited to, those discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K under Item 1A “Risk Factors,” and also discussed from time to time in our reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K, including the following:

• 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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Investor relations contact:

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alexandra.deignan@lazard.com

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Source: Lazard Ltd

FAQ

What are Lazard's assets under management as of January 31, 2022?

Lazard's assets under management total approximately $258.7 billion as of January 31, 2022.

How much did Lazard lose in market depreciation in January 2022?

Lazard experienced market depreciation of $9.5 billion in January 2022.

What were the net outflows for Lazard in January 2022?

Lazard reported net outflows of $4.1 billion in January 2022.

How does Lazard's AUM compare to December 2021?

Lazard's AUM decreased from $273.7 billion in December 2021 to $258.7 billion in January 2022.

What impact did foreign exchange depreciation have on Lazard's AUM?

Foreign exchange depreciation reduced Lazard's AUM by $1.5 billion.