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Lazard, Inc. (NYSE: LAZ) is a financial advisory and asset management firm that regularly issues news and announcements related to its operations in investment banking and securities dealing. Founded in 1848, the company provides advice on mergers and acquisitions, capital markets and capital solutions, restructuring and liability management, geopolitics, and other strategic matters, alongside asset management and investment solutions for institutions, corporations, governments, partnerships, family offices, and high net worth individuals.
The LAZ news feed features earnings releases and financial updates, including quarterly and annual results and commentary on segment performance in Financial Advisory and Asset Management. Lazard also reports monthly and periodic assets under management (AUM) figures, broken down by categories such as equity, fixed income, and other strategies, giving insight into trends in its asset management platform.
Investors can also follow corporate developments such as leadership appointments, board changes, and updates on the firm’s long-term growth strategy. Lazard’s communications highlight initiatives in its asset management business, including the evolution of its global investment platform, the creation of roles like Chief Investment Officer for Lazard Asset Management, and the launch or conversion of investment products, such as an emerging markets equity ETF.
In addition, Lazard’s news includes information about capital markets transactions at the corporate level, such as senior notes offerings and tender offers for existing debt, which are relevant to understanding the company’s capital structure. For users tracking LAZ stock, this news page provides a centralized view of Lazard’s public announcements, from financial metrics and AUM updates to strategic hires and product developments across its advisory and asset management businesses.
Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund (NYSE:LGI) declared a monthly distribution of $0.15340 per share, payable March 23, 2026, to holders of record March 10, 2026 (ex-dividend March 10, 2026). The Fund confirmed a distribution paid today, Feb 23, 2026, under its Managed Distribution Policy.
Estimated sources: net income $0.00443 (3%), long-term gains $0.04971 (32%), and return of capital $0.09926 (65%). Fiscal YTD total is $0.30680, with return of capital totaling $0.25188 (82%). Key metrics: 5-year NAV return 8.46%, annualized distribution rate 9.76% of NAV.
Lazard (NYSE: LAZ) announced two senior hires: John Koski and Rob Lowe joined as Managing Directors in the Healthcare Group in New York on Feb 18, 2026.
Both join from Allen & Co. and will advise across healthcare services, strengthening Lazard's advisory capacity amid evolving policy, capital markets, and technology shifts.
Lazard (NYSE: LAZ) reported preliminary assets under management (AUM) of $266.95 billion as of January 31, 2026. The month’s change included $7.6 billion of market appreciation, $2.9 billion of net inflows and $2.1 billion of FX appreciation.
The company recast prior-period data to reflect an expanded multi asset classification; January AUM is unaudited and preliminary.
Lazard (NYSE: LAZ) appointed Tracy Farr as Chief Financial Officer, effective February 1, 2026. Mr. Farr, a 20-year finance professional and long-time Lazard managing director, succeeds Mary Ann Betsch, who will remain as senior advisor to complete the transition.
The company noted Mr. Farr's background in capital structure advisory, prior roles at EY and FASB, and his role in supporting Lazard 2030 objectives. Lazard also announced fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results in a separate release.
Lazard (NYSE: LAZ) reported Q4 2025 net revenue $907M and adjusted net revenue $892M; full-year 2025 net revenue was $3,099M and adjusted net revenue $3,030M. Financial Advisory delivered record full-year adjusted net revenue of $1.8B. Asset Management AUM rose to $254B (+12% YoY). Adjusted net income for 2025 was $266M ($2.44 diluted), while U.S. GAAP net income was $237M ($2.17 diluted). Lazard returned $393M to shareholders in 2025 and announced Tracy Farr as CFO.
Lazard (NYSE: LAZ) announced a quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share. The Board declared the dividend payable on February 20, 2026 to stockholders of record as of February 9, 2026.
This distribution reflects the Board's approval and sets the payment and record dates for shareholders.
Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund (NYSE:LGI) declared a monthly distribution of $0.15340 per share, payable Feb 23, 2026, to holders of record Feb 10, 2026 (ex-dividend Feb 10, 2026). The Fund estimates $0.00078 of the current distribution is net investment income and $0.15262 (99%) is return of capital. Year-to-date cumulative distribution per share is $0.15340. Key metrics as of Dec 31, 2025: 5-year average annual total return (NAV) 7.40%, annualized current distribution rate of 10.02% of NAV, and cumulative fiscal-year total return (NAV) 15.34%. The amounts are estimates and not final tax reporting figures.
Lazard (NYSE: LAZ) announced that Chris Hogbin, Chief Executive Officer of Lazard Asset Management, will speak in a fireside discussion at the UBS Financial Services Conference on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. ET. A live audio webcast will be available on Lazard's investor relations website and a replay will be posted shortly after the conference.
Lazard (NYSE: LAZ) announced that Peter R. Orszag, CEO and Chairman, will participate in a fireside discussion at the Bank of America Financial Services Conference on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 9:40 a.m. ET. A live audio webcast will be available via the Lazard Investor Relations website and a replay will be posted shortly after the conference.
Lazard (NYSE: LAZ) will announce its fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results on Thursday morning, January 29, 2026.
The results will be published as a press release in the News & Announcements section at www.lazard.com. Lazard will host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. ET on January 29, 2026, accessible via live audio webcast on the Investor Relations section of www.lazard.com or by dialing the listed toll‑free and international numbers using conference ID LAZQ425. A replay will be available by 10:00 a.m. ET on January 29, 2026 via the Investor Relations website or by dial‑in numbers.