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Lazard, Inc. (symbol: LAZ) is one of the world’s leading financial advisory and asset management firms. With a history that dates back to 1848, Lazard operates in 43 cities across 27 countries, including North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, Central, and South America. The firm's global presence and long-standing reputation make it a significant player in the financial services industry.
Lazard offers a wide array of services, including advice on mergers and acquisitions, strategic matters, restructuring and capital structure, capital raising and corporate finance. The company also provides comprehensive asset management services to corporations, partnerships, institutions, governments, and individuals. Notably, the firm’s revenue is nearly evenly split between financial advisory and asset management, with a strong emphasis on international equities in their asset management division.
The company's asset management business, which constitutes over 80% of its assets under management, is primarily focused on institutional clients. Geographically, Lazard generates approximately 60% of its revenue from the Americas, 35% from the EMEA region, and 5% from the Asia-Pacific.
With over 3,000 employees worldwide, Lazard continues to thrive by leveraging its deep industry expertise and global network. The firm's current projects and partnerships demonstrate its ongoing commitment to delivering high-value financial solutions. For the latest updates and relevant information about Lazard’s performance, events, and developments, you can follow their social media disclosures.
Lazard Asset Management (LAM) has appointed Jennifer Ryan as Managing Director and Head of North American Distribution, effective immediately. Ms. Ryan, with over 25 years of experience, previously held leadership roles at BlackRock and Goldman Sachs. She will oversee LAM’s business development in North America, focusing on the Institutional Client Group and Alternative Investments Sales. CEO Evan Russo emphasized her expertise in understanding the North American market. LAM managed $216 billion in client assets as of December 31, 2022, reflecting its significant presence in the asset management industry.
Lazard Ltd (NYSE: LAZ) has appointed Wassim Al-Khatib as the new Chief Executive Officer of its Financial Advisory business in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), pending regulatory approval. Al-Khatib will operate from the Riyadh office, which is set to be the regional hub for MENA Investment Banking. Peter Orszag, Lazard's CEO of Financial Advisory, expressed confidence in Al-Khatib's experience and leadership abilities. Previously, Al-Khatib was CEO of Citigroup Saudi Arabia and has significant transaction experience in the MENA region, highlighting Lazard's commitment to expanding its client engagement in this key market.
Lazard Ltd (NYSE: LAZ) will release its fourth-quarter and full-year 2022 financial results on February 2, 2023. The press release will be accessible on Lazard’s website. A conference call is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. EST on the same day to discuss these results. Participants can join via a live audio webcast or by calling designated numbers. A replay of the call will be available later that day. Lazard is a leading financial advisory and asset management firm, operating in 41 cities across 26 countries, providing services in mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, capital raising, and asset management.
Lazard Ltd (NYSE: LAZ) reported preliminary assets under management (AUM) of approximately $216.1 billion as of December 31, 2022. The AUM report reflects a market depreciation of $5.7 billion, foreign exchange appreciation of $2.9 billion, and net outflows of $2.1 billion. The average AUM for the quarter stood at $211.2 billion. This financial performance highlights challenges in maintaining AUM amidst market fluctuations.
Lazard Asset Management has launched the Lazard U.S. Convertibles Portfolio, managed by Arnaud Brillois and his team. The fund focuses on U.S. convertible securities, allowing up to 20% in non-convertible securities. Benchmarking against the ICE BofA All U.S. Convertibles Index, the fund aims to provide investors exposure to equity rebounds while mitigating downside risks through its bond component. The investment team manages $6.5 billion across various strategies, employing a rigorous selection process.
Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund (NYSE:LGI) has announced a monthly distribution of
Lazard Asset Management (LAM) has made its first investment in DBE Energy, an anaerobic digestion plant located in Surrey, England. LAM partners with DBE’s management team, holding a majority stake. This investment aims to support the U.K.'s decarbonization and circular economy by generating renewable gas from organic waste. DBE Energy’s facility processes 25,000 tons of waste annually, producing up to 2.3 million cubic meters of biomethane, sufficient to power approximately 700 homes. This move reflects LAM's commitment to sustainable infrastructure investment and growth opportunities in the fragmented AD market.
Lazard Ltd (NYSE: LAZ) reported preliminary assets under management (AUM) of approximately $221.0 billion as of November 30, 2022. The increase in AUM for the month included $12.1 billion from market appreciation and $4.3 billion due to foreign exchange. Additionally, net inflows amounted to $0.1 billion. The AUM figures reflect a significant rise from $204.6 billion reported on October 31, 2022.
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