Lazard Ltd - Class A

Lazard, Inc. (NYSE: LAZ), founded in 1848, is an independent financial advisory and asset management firm with global operations spanning North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. The firm's Financial Advisory segment provides counsel on mergers and acquisitions, capital markets and capital solutions, restructuring and liability management, geopolitics, and other strategic matters to corporations, governments, partnerships, and institutions. Its Private Capital Advisory and Capital Solutions practices offer tailored access to capital providers. The Asset Management segment manages approximately $285 billion in assets across equity, fixed income, multi-asset, and alternative investment strategies for institutions, corporations, governments, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals. Lazard also maintains a restructuring and liability management practice serving both debtor and creditor mandates and is a prominent advisor to sovereign governments and public sector entities globally. The firm is pursuing a strategic vision through its 'Lazard 2030' initiative targeting improved compensation ratios, operational efficiency, and growth across both business segments. Updated Jul 23, 2026