Lazard Ltd SEC Filings

Lazard, Inc. reported that its Asset Management CEO, Christopher Hogbin, filed an initial insider ownership statement as a reporting person of the company. The filing states in the remarks section that no securities are beneficially owned. This means that, as of the event date of 12/01/2025, he is reporting zero direct or indirect ownership of Lazard, Inc. securities for regulatory disclosure purposes.

Lazard, Inc. (LAZ) director Andrew M. Alper reported receiving 728 Deferred Stock Units (DSUs) on 11/17/2025 under the company’s 2018 Incentive Compensation Plan. These DSUs were elected in lieu of cash compensation under the non-executive director compensation arrangement. Following this grant, Alper beneficially owns 98,128 DSUs, held in direct form. Each DSU will convert into one share of Lazard common stock after he resigns from, or otherwise ceases to be, a member of the Board of Directors.

Lazard, Inc. (LAZ) reported that one of its directors elected to receive part of their board compensation in equity rather than cash. On 11/17/2025, the director acquired 83 Deferred Stock Units (DSUs) at a price of $0 under Lazard’s 2018 Incentive Compensation Plan, as amended, in lieu of cash compensation. Following this transaction, the director beneficially owns 10,315 derivative securities in the form of DSUs, held directly. Each DSU is designed to convert into one share of Lazard common stock after the director resigns from, or otherwise ceases to be a member of, the company’s Board of Directors.

Lazard, Inc. (LAZ) reported an insider equity grant for its Chief Operating Officer on a Form 4. On 11/14/2025, the officer acquired 2,622 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) through the dividend equivalent reinvestment provisions of existing RSU awards. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Lazard common stock.

After this transaction, the officer beneficially owned 261,934 RSUs. Of the newly reported RSUs, 642 are scheduled to vest on or around March 2, 2026, 952 on or around March 1, 2027, and 1,028 on or around March 1, 2028. The filing notes this amount excludes 113,872 shares of Lazard common stock directly or indirectly owned by the reporting person.

Lazard, Inc. (LAZ) reported an insider equity award for its Chief Accounting Officer on a Form 4. On 11/14/2025, the officer acquired 95 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) through dividend equivalent reinvestment tied to existing RSU awards. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Lazard common stock. Following this transaction, the officer beneficially owns 9,353 derivative securities in the form of RSUs. Of these RSUs, 23 are scheduled to vest on or around March 2, 2026, 40 on or around March 1, 2027, and 32 on or around March 1, 2028.

T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. filed Amendment No. 1 to Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 7,759,451 shares of Lazard Inc (LAZ) common stock, representing 6.9% of the class as of the event date 09/30/2025.

The firm reports 7,730,026 shares with sole voting power and 7,759,451 shares with sole dispositive power, with 0 shared voting or dispositive power. The filing identifies the reporting person as an investment adviser and includes a certification that the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control.

Lazard Inc (LAZ): Ariel Investments, LLC filed Amendment No. 1 to Schedule 13G, disclosing beneficial ownership of 5,245,889 shares of common stock, representing 4.7% of the class as of 09/30/2025.

Ariel reports sole voting power over 4,708,308 shares and sole dispositive power over 5,245,889 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power. The filing states the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course and not to influence control. Ariel’s adviser clients have rights to dividends and sale proceeds tied to these securities, and no single client has more than 5% of the class.

Lazard, Inc. reported third‑quarter results showing lower revenue year over year but solid performance in both advisory and asset management. Total revenue was $770.8 million versus $807.4 million a year ago. Net income attributable to Lazard was $71.2 million, with diluted EPS of $0.65, compared with $1.02 in the prior year period. A benefit pursuant to the tax receivable agreement reduced operating expenses this quarter.

By segment, Financial Advisory net revenue was $427.3 million, reflecting activity across M&A and other mandates. Asset Management delivered $327.0 million, including $311.5 million of management fees and $15.5 million of incentive fees. For the first nine months, revenue was $2.26 billion and diluted EPS was $1.72.

The balance sheet remained liquid with cash and cash equivalents of $1.17 billion and total assets of $4.63 billion. Senior debt was $1.69 billion and total stockholders’ equity was $878.6 million. Year to date, operating cash flow was $119.6 million, dividends paid were $139.2 million, and common stock purchases and cancellations totaled $41.0 million. As of October 17, 2025, shares outstanding were 112,746,606, including 17,868,792 shares held by subsidiaries.

Lazard, Inc. furnished an Item 2.02 update noting it issued a press release announcing financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2025. The press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to the report.

The company states this information is furnished, not filed under the Exchange Act and is not incorporated by reference, limiting Section 18 liability.