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Lazard (NYSE: LAZ) COO Alexandra Soto receives 3,138 RSUs as stock award

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Lazard, Inc. Chief Operating Officer Alexandra Soto received an award of 3,138 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) on Common Stock. The filing classifies this as a grant or award acquisition, not an open-market purchase or sale, and each RSU represents a contingent right to one share of Common Stock.

The RSUs were acquired under dividend equivalent reinvestment provisions tied to existing RSU awards. Following this grant, Soto holds 304,621 RSUs directly, while a separate 148,185 shares of Common Stock are noted as directly or indirectly beneficially owned and are not part of this RSU award.

Of the newly reported RSUs, 1,000 are scheduled to vest on or around March 1, 2027, 1,079 on or around March 1, 2028, and 1,059 on or around March 1, 2029, providing a multi-year, stock-based compensation schedule.

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Insider Soto Alexandra
Role Chief Operating Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Restricted Stock Units 3,138 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 304,621 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Additional Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") were acquired pursuant to the dividend equivalent reinvestment provisions of underlying RSU awards. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Common Stock. Of these RSUs, 1,000 will vest on or around March 1, 2027; 1,079 will vest on or around March 1, 2028; and 1,059 will vest on or around March 1, 2029. Amount excludes 148,185 shares of Common Stock directly or indirectly beneficially owned by the reporting person.
RSUs granted 3,138 RSUs Grant/award acquisition on 2026-05-22
RSUs after transaction 304,621 RSUs Total RSU holdings following the award
Beneficially owned shares 148,185 shares Common Stock directly or indirectly beneficially owned, excluded from RSU amount
Vesting 2027 1,000 RSUs Scheduled to vest on or around March 1, 2027
Vesting 2028 1,079 RSUs Scheduled to vest on or around March 1, 2028
Vesting 2029 1,059 RSUs Scheduled to vest on or around March 1, 2029
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Additional Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") were acquired pursuant to the dividend equivalent reinvestment provisions"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
dividend equivalent reinvestment financial
"RSUs were acquired pursuant to the dividend equivalent reinvestment provisions of underlying RSU awards"
contingent right financial
"Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Common Stock"
beneficially owned financial
"Amount excludes 148,185 shares of Common Stock directly or indirectly beneficially owned by the reporting person"
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
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
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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*
Soto Alexandra
(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)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Operating Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/22/2026		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
Restricted Stock Units(1)(2)05/22/2026A3,138 (3) (3)Common Stock3,138(2)304,621(4)D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Additional Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") were acquired pursuant to the dividend equivalent reinvestment provisions of underlying RSU awards.
2. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Common Stock.
3. Of these RSUs, 1,000 will vest on or around March 1, 2027; 1,079 will vest on or around March 1, 2028; and 1,059 will vest on or around March 1, 2029.
4. Amount excludes 148,185 shares of Common Stock directly or indirectly beneficially owned by the reporting person.
Remarks:
/s/ Alexandra Soto by Shari L. Soloway under a P of A05/26/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Lazard (LAZ) COO Alexandra Soto report in this Form 4?

Alexandra Soto reported receiving 3,138 Restricted Stock Units as a grant or award. These RSUs were added through dividend equivalent reinvestment tied to existing RSU awards, increasing her stock-based compensation position without any open-market buying or selling.

Are the 3,138 Lazard RSUs for Alexandra Soto an open-market purchase?

No, the 3,138 RSUs are a compensation-related grant, not an open-market purchase. The Form 4 labels the transaction as a grant or award acquisition, issued at a price of $0.00 per unit under dividend equivalent reinvestment provisions.

How many Lazard RSUs does Alexandra Soto hold after this transaction?

After this transaction, Alexandra Soto holds 304,621 Restricted Stock Units. This total reflects her RSU position following the 3,138-unit grant, separate from 148,185 shares of Common Stock she directly or indirectly beneficially owns outside this award.

What is the vesting schedule for Alexandra Soto’s new Lazard RSUs?

The filing states that 1,000 RSUs vest on or around March 1, 2027. A further 1,079 RSUs vest on or around March 1, 2028, and 1,059 RSUs vest on or around March 1, 2029, creating a staggered multi-year vesting pattern.

What does each Lazard RSU represent in Alexandra Soto’s Form 4?

Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Lazard Common Stock. This means the RSUs convert into actual shares upon vesting, subject to applicable conditions, rather than being cash-settled or representing any derivative outside the company’s equity.

How many Lazard Common Stock shares does Alexandra Soto already beneficially own?

The Form 4 notes that the reported RSU amount excludes 148,185 shares of Common Stock. These shares are directly or indirectly beneficially owned by Alexandra Soto, separate from the 304,621 RSUs disclosed after the latest compensation award.