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Lazard (NYSE: LAZ) COO now holds 308,034 RSUs after grant

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Lazard, Inc. (LAZ) reported that Chief Operating Officer Alexandra Soto acquired 3,413 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), treated as a grant or award tied to Lazard common stock. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock if and when it vests.

The RSUs include amounts acquired through dividend equivalent reinvestment on existing RSU awards. Of this grant, 1,087 RSUs are scheduled to vest on or around March 1, 2027, 1,174 RSUs on or around March 1, 2028, and 1,152 RSUs on or around March 1, 2029. After this transaction, Soto directly holds 308,034 RSUs, excluding 148,185 shares of Lazard common stock that are directly or indirectly beneficially owned outside these RSUs.

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Insider Soto Alexandra
Role Chief Operating Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Restricted Stock Units F1, F2, F3, F4 3,413 -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 308,034 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (4)
  1. F1. Additional Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") were acquired pursuant to the dividend equivalent reinvestment provisions of underlying RSU awards.
  2. F2. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Common Stock.
  3. F3. Of these RSUs, 1,087 will vest on or around March 1, 2027, 1,174 will vest on or around March 1, 2028, and 1,152 will vest on or around March 1, 2029.
  4. F4. Amount excludes 148,185 shares of Common Stock directly or indirectly beneficially owned by the reporting person.
RSUs granted 3,413 RSUs Grant, award, or other acquisition reported for August 14, 2026
RSUs after transaction 308,034 RSUs Total RSUs directly held by Alexandra Soto following the transaction
Beneficially owned common shares (outside RSUs) 148,185 shares Directly or indirectly beneficially owned common stock excluded from RSU amount
RSUs vesting 2027 1,087 RSUs Portion of RSUs scheduled to vest on or around March 1, 2027
RSUs vesting 2028 1,174 RSUs Portion of RSUs scheduled to vest on or around March 1, 2028
RSUs vesting 2029 1,152 RSUs Portion of 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"
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
"acquired pursuant to the dividend equivalent reinvestment provisions of underlying RSU awards"
beneficially owned financial
"Amount excludes 148,185 shares of Common Stock directly or indirectly beneficially owned"
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.
contingent right financial
"Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Common Stock"

FAQ

What did Lazard, Inc. (LAZ) disclose about Alexandra Soto’s latest equity award?
Lazard disclosed that Chief Operating Officer Alexandra Soto received a grant of 3,413 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). These RSUs represent contingent rights to receive Lazard common shares as they vest over several future dates.

How many Lazard (LAZ) RSUs did Alexandra Soto hold after the reported Form 4 transaction?
After the transaction, Alexandra Soto held 308,034 RSUs in Lazard. This RSU total is separate from 148,185 shares of Lazard common stock that she directly or indirectly beneficially owns outside these RSUs.

What is the vesting schedule for Alexandra Soto’s new Lazard (LAZ) RSUs?
The new Lazard RSUs vest in three tranches: 1,087 on or around March 1, 2027, 1,174 on or around March 1, 2028, and 1,152 on or around March 1, 2029, subject to the award’s terms.

How do the Lazard (LAZ) RSUs reported for Alexandra Soto relate to common stock?
Each Lazard RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock. Actual shares are delivered only if vesting conditions are satisfied according to the terms of the RSU awards.

Were dividend equivalents involved in Alexandra Soto’s Lazard (LAZ) RSU award?
Yes. Lazard states that additional RSUs were acquired under the dividend equivalent reinvestment provisions of underlying RSU awards, meaning dividends on existing RSUs were reinvested as more RSUs.

How many Lazard (LAZ) common shares does Alexandra Soto beneficially own outside the RSUs?
The filing notes that 148,185 shares of Lazard common stock are directly or indirectly beneficially owned by Alexandra Soto, and these shares are excluded from the reported RSU totals.

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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)
08/14/2026		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)08/14/2026A3,413 (3) (3)Common Stock3,413(2)308,034(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, 1,087 will vest on or around March 1, 2027, 1,174 will vest on or around March 1, 2028, and 1,152 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 A08/18/2026
** 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