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Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund (NYSE:LAZ) declared a monthly distribution of $0.15340 per share, payable May 22, 2026, to shareholders of record May 11, 2026, with an ex-dividend date of May 11, 2026.

Estimated sources: $0.10729 return of capital (70%), $0.03318 long-term gains (22%), $0.00831 short-term gains (5%), and $0.00462 net income (3%). Fiscal YTD cumulative distributions total $0.61360.

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  • Distribution per share of $0.15340 payable May 22, 2026
  • Long-term gains contribute $0.03318 (22%) of the current distribution
  • Fiscal YTD distributions total $0.61360 per share

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  • Return of capital comprises $0.10729 (70%) of the current distribution
  • Cumulative total return (NAV) through Mar 31, 2026 is -6.86%
  • Annualized distribution rate of 11.03% of NAV may reflect payouts above earnings

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NEW YORK, April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") (NYSE:LGI) is confirming today, pursuant to its Managed Distribution Policy, as previously authorized by its Board of Directors, a monthly distribution of $0.15340 per share on the Fund's outstanding common stock. The distribution is payable on May 22, 2026, to shareholders of record on May 11, 2026. The ex-dividend date is May 11, 2026.

The Fund will pay a previously declared distribution today, April 22, 2026. The following table sets forth the estimated amounts of the current distribution and the cumulative distributions paid, including today's distribution, from the following sources: net investment income, net realized capital gains (short-term and long-term), and return of capital. All amounts are expressed per share of common stock and are based on accounting principles generally accepted in the US, which may differ from federal income tax regulations.


Current Distribution

% of the Current Distribution

Total Cumulative Distributions for the Fiscal Year to Date

% of the Total Cumulative Distributions for the Fiscal Year to Date

Net Income

$0.00462

3 %

$0.02779

5 %

Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains

$0.00831

5 %

$0.00831

1 %

Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains

$0.03318

22 %

$0.10775

17 %

Return of Capital

$0.10729

70 %

$0.46975

77 %

Total

$0.15340

100 %

$0.61360

100 %



Average annual total return (in relation to NAV) for the 5-year period ending on March 31, 2026        

5.19 %

Annualized current distribution rate expressed as a percentage of NAV as of March 31, 2026              

11.03 %

Cumulative total return (in relation to NAV) for the fiscal year through March 31, 2026                      

-6.86 %

Cumulative fiscal year distributions as a percentage of NAV as of March 31, 2026                                

2.76 %

You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the Fund's Managed Distribution Policy.

The Fund estimates that it has distributed more than its net investment income and net realized capital gains; therefore, a portion of your distribution may be return of capital. A return of capital may occur, for example, when some or all of the money that you invested in the Fund is paid back to you. A return of capital distribution does not necessarily reflect the Fund's investment performance and should not be confused with "yield" or "income".

The amounts and sources of distributions reported above are only estimates and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund's investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund provides financial intermediary firms the information necessary to produce the Form 1099-DIV, and then the relevant financial intermediary firm will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes. If you have any questions, or need additional information, please call us at 1-800-823-6300.

Portfolio data as of March 31, 2026, including performance, asset allocation, top 10 holdings, sector weightings, regional exposure, and other Fund characteristics have been posted on Lazard Asset Management's ("LAM") website, www.LazardAssetManagement.com.

The Fund's investment objective is total return, consisting of capital appreciation and current income. The Fund's net assets are invested in a portfolio of approximately 60 to 80 US and non-US equity securities, including American Depository Receipts, generally of companies with market capitalizations greater than $2 billion, and may include investments in emerging markets. The Fund also invests in emerging market currencies (primarily by entry into forward currency contracts), or instruments whose value is derived from the performance of an underlying emerging market currency, and also may invest in debt obligations, including government, government agency and corporate obligations and structured notes denominated in emerging market currencies.

An indirect subsidiary of Lazard, Inc. (NYSE: LAZ), LAM, the Fund's investment manager, offers a range of equity, fixed-income, and alternative investment products worldwide. As of March 31, 2026, LAM and affiliated asset management companies in the Lazard Group managed $259.2 billion worth of client assets. For more information about LAM, please go to www.LazardAssetManagement.com.

Media contact:                                                                       

Investor contact:                    

Felicia Finney, +1 212 632 6710                                                 

Ben Wulfsohn, +1 800 823 6300

felicia.finney@lazard.com                                

ben.wulfsohn@lazard.com

 

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SOURCE Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund, Inc.

FAQ

What is the May 2026 distribution amount for Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund (LAZ)?

The distribution is $0.15340 per share, payable May 22, 2026. According to the company, shareholders of record on May 11, 2026 will receive the payment, and the ex-dividend date is May 11, 2026.

How much of the LAZ distribution announced April 22, 2026 is return of capital?

Return of capital is estimated at $0.10729 per share, or 70% of the distribution. According to the company, this is an accounting estimate and may differ for tax reporting purposes.

What are the fiscal year-to-date cumulative distributions per share for LAZ through this announcement?

Fiscal year-to-date cumulative distributions are $0.61360 per share. According to the company, that total groups net income, realized gains, and return of capital through the reported period.

What were LAZ's reported returns and distribution metrics as of March 31, 2026?

The five-year annualized total return (NAV) is 5.19% and cumulative YTD NAV return is -6.86%. According to the company, the annualized distribution rate was 11.03% of NAV as of March 31, 2026.

Will the April 22, 2026 LAZ distribution be treated as taxable income?

The company estimates component sources but says final tax reporting may differ; Form 1099-DIV will show tax treatment. According to the company, actual tax classification depends on year-end calculations and tax rules.