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Peter R. Orszag, the CEO & Chairman and a director of Lazard, Inc. (LAZ), acquired 596 restricted stock units (RSUs) on 08/15/2025 through the dividend equivalent reinvestment provisions of existing RSU awards. Each RSU represents a contingent right to one share of common stock and the newly acquired RSUs vest on or around 09/03/2025. After this transaction the report shows 64,949 RSU shares beneficially owned following the reported transaction, excluding 170,285 shares of common stock directly or indirectly beneficially owned by the reporting person. The Form 4 was signed by power of attorney on 08/19/2025.
Stephen R. Howe, Jr., a director of Lazard, Inc. (LAZ), elected to receive Deferred Stock Units (DSUs) in lieu of cash compensation on 08/15/2025. He was granted 74 DSUs under Lazard's 2018 Incentive Compensation Plan, which will convert one-for-one into common stock when he resigns or otherwise ceases to serve on the board. The reported transaction shows a $0 price for the DSUs and indicates the reporting person beneficially owns 10,232 shares following the transaction. The Form 4 was executed on 08/19/2025 by a power of attorney.
Andrew M. Alper, a director of Lazard, Inc. (LAZ), elected on 08/15/2025 to receive 651 Deferred Stock Units (DSUs) in lieu of cash compensation under the company's 2018 Incentive Compensation Plan. The DSUs are slated to convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis when Mr. Alper resigns or otherwise ceases to be a board member. Following the reported DSU award, the filing shows 97,400 shares of common stock beneficially owned by the reporting person. The Form 4 was signed by power of attorney and filed on 08/19/2025.
Ariel Investments, LLC reports beneficial ownership of 5,753,997 shares of Lazard Inc common stock, representing 5.1% of the class. The filing discloses that Ariel has sole voting power over 5,207,803 shares and sole dispositive power over 5,753,997 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power reported.
The document identifies Ariel as an investment adviser (IA) and states that its adviser clients have the right to receive dividends or proceeds from these securities, while noting no individual client holds an economic interest exceeding 5%. The filing certifies the holdings are held in the ordinary course of business and not to change control of the issuer.
Lazard Group LLC has filed a preliminary 424(b)(5) prospectus supplement for an as-yet unspecified aggregate principal amount of new senior unsecured notes, fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Lazard, Inc. The notes will pay semi-annual interest beginning in 2026, mature in 20 , rank pari passu with the issuer’s existing senior unsecured debt and be structurally subordinated to subsidiary liabilities. Optional redemption is available at a make-whole premium before the Par Call Date and at par thereafter; holders receive 101% in a change-of-control event. No exchange listing is planned.
Use of proceeds: fund a cash tender offer launched 28 Jul 2025 for any and all outstanding $300 m 3.625% senior notes due 2027, repay or redeem any untendered 2027 notes, and cover related fees; any excess will support general corporate purposes. The financing is conditioned on successful placement of these new notes.
Key risks highlighted include limited covenants, structural and effective subordination, potential inability to fund a change-of-control repurchase, and absence of a trading market. The indenture permits unlimited additional indebtedness. The filing contains customary forward-looking statements and incorporation of Lazard, Inc.’s 2024 Form 10-K and 2025 10-Qs.
Lazard, Inc. filed an 8-K announcing two capital-markets actions dated 28 July 2025.
- New issuance: Subsidiary Lazard Group LLC intends to sell one or more tranches of senior unsecured notes from its shelf registration (S-3 No. 333-285808). The notes will be fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Lazard, Inc.
- Tender offer: Lazard Group simultaneously launched a cash tender offer for any and all of its outstanding 3.625% senior notes due 1 Mar 2027. The offer expires 5:00 p.m. ET on 1 Aug 2025, unless extended.
- Financing condition: Completion of the tender is conditional on raising sufficient proceeds from the new note issuance to cover the purchase price and related expenses.
- Estimated accounting impact: If all 2027 notes are repurchased, the company expects a ~$1.2 million gain on debt extinguishment.
No other financial results or guidance were disclosed. The moves represent routine balance-sheet management intended to refinance existing debt and optimize capital structure.