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Director Stephen Howe at Lazard (NYSE: LAZ) receives 100 deferred stock units as fees

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Lazard, Inc. director Stephen R. Howe Jr. received a grant of 100 Deferred Stock Units as part of his non-executive director compensation. These units were elected in lieu of cash under Lazard’s 2018 Incentive Compensation Plan and convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis after he leaves the Board.

Following this grant, Howe holds 10,498 Deferred Stock Units directly. The transaction is a routine equity-based compensation award rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

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Routine equity grant in lieu of director cash fees.

Director Stephen R. Howe Jr. elected to take part of his Lazard, Inc. board compensation as 100 Deferred Stock Units under the 2018 Incentive Compensation Plan instead of cash. The award carries no strike price and converts into common stock one-for-one.

The filing shows 10,498 Deferred Stock Units held after the transaction, indicating this is a small, incremental grant. Because this is standard, non-cash board compensation and not an open-market trade, it provides limited insight into management’s current view of the stock.

Insider Howe Stephen R. Jr.
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Deferred Stock Units 100 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Deferred Stock Units — 10,498 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. The reporting person has made an annual election to receive Deferred Stock Units ("DSUs") under Lazard, Inc.'s 2018 Incentive Compensation Plan, as amended, in lieu of all or a portion of such reporting person's cash compensation payable pursuant to the Non-Executive Director Compensation arrangement. The DSUs will be converted into Common Stock on a one-for-one basis following the date that the reporting person resigns from, or otherwise ceases to be a member of, the Board of Directors of Lazard, Inc.
Deferred Stock Units granted 100 units Grant to Stephen R. Howe Jr. on May 15, 2026
Deferred Stock Units after grant 10,498 units Total DSUs held directly following transaction
Grant price per unit $0.00 Awarded as compensation, not a market purchase
Underlying common stock 100 shares One-for-one conversion from 100 Deferred Stock Units
Deferred Stock Units financial
"The reporting person has made an annual election to receive Deferred Stock Units ("DSUs") under Lazard, Inc.'s 2018 Incentive Compensation Plan"
Deferred stock units are promises from a company to give an employee shares of stock at a future date, often after certain conditions are met or after leaving the company. They function like a form of delayed compensation, allowing employees to earn shares over time. For investors, they represent potential future ownership in the company, but do not provide immediate voting rights or dividends until the shares are actually received.
2018 Incentive Compensation Plan financial
"Deferred Stock Units ("DSUs") under Lazard, Inc.'s 2018 Incentive Compensation Plan, as amended"
Non-Executive Director Compensation financial
"in lieu of all or a portion of such reporting person's cash compensation payable pursuant to the Non-Executive Director Compensation arrangement"
Common Stock financial
"The DSUs will be converted into Common Stock on a one-for-one basis"
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
Estimated average burden
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Howe Stephen R. Jr.
(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O LAZARD, INC.
30 ROCKEFELLER PLAZA
(Street)
NEW YORK NEW YORK 10112
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Lazard, Inc. [ LAZ ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/15/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Deferred Stock Units(1)$0(2)05/15/202605/15/2026A100 (2) (2)Common Stock100$010,498D
Explanation of Responses:
1. The reporting person has made an annual election to receive Deferred Stock Units ("DSUs") under Lazard, Inc.'s 2018 Incentive Compensation Plan, as amended, in lieu of all or a portion of such reporting person's cash compensation payable pursuant to the Non-Executive Director Compensation arrangement.
2. The DSUs will be converted into Common Stock on a one-for-one basis following the date that the reporting person resigns from, or otherwise ceases to be a member of, the Board of Directors of Lazard, Inc.
Remarks:
/s/ Stephen R. Howe, Jr. by Shari L. Soloway under a P of A05/19/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did Lazard (LAZ) report for Stephen R. Howe Jr.?

Lazard reported that director Stephen R. Howe Jr. received 100 Deferred Stock Units as compensation. These units were granted under Lazard’s 2018 Incentive Compensation Plan, increasing his total Deferred Stock Unit holdings to 10,498 after the transaction.

Is the Lazard (LAZ) Form 4 for Stephen Howe a stock purchase or sale?

The Form 4 does not show a market purchase or sale. It reports a grant of 100 Deferred Stock Units as compensation, elected in lieu of cash fees, with no cash transaction in the open market involved.

How do Lazard (LAZ) Deferred Stock Units work for director Stephen Howe?

Lazard’s Deferred Stock Units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. For Stephen Howe, the units will be converted into Lazard common shares after he resigns from or otherwise ceases to be a member of the company’s Board of Directors.

How many Deferred Stock Units does Stephen R. Howe Jr. hold at Lazard (LAZ) after this filing?

After receiving 100 Deferred Stock Units in this reported grant, Stephen R. Howe Jr. holds 10,498 Deferred Stock Units directly. These units represent future rights to receive Lazard common stock on the specified conversion schedule.

Why did Stephen Howe receive Lazard (LAZ) Deferred Stock Units instead of cash?

Stephen Howe made an annual election to receive Deferred Stock Units under Lazard’s 2018 Incentive Compensation Plan in lieu of some or all cash compensation payable under the non-executive director compensation arrangement, shifting part of his pay into equity-linked awards.