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LAZARD REPORTS SECOND QUARTER AND FIRST HALF 2025 RESULTS

Financial Advisory reported record adjusted net revenue for the second quarter up 20% year over year and driven by robust activity in Europe

Asset Management reported positive net flows in the second quarter and AUM of $248 billion as of June 30, 2025

Financial Advisory hired 14 Managing Directors year to date, underscoring success in attracting world-class talent to support long-term growth

NEW YORK, July 24, 2025 – Lazard, Inc. (NYSE: LAZ) today reported net revenue of $796 million and adjusted net revenue1 of $770 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. For the first half of 2025, Lazard reported net revenue of $1,444 million and adjusted net revenue1 of $1,413 million.

On both a U.S. GAAP and an adjusted basis1, Lazard reported second quarter 2025 net income of $55 million or $0.52 per share, diluted. For the first half of 2025, on both a U.S. GAAP and an adjusted basis1, net income was $116 million or $1.08 per share, diluted.

“Lazard reported another quarter of strong performance across the firm,” said Peter R. Orszag, CEO and Chairman. “Our Financial Advisory business delivered record revenue for the second quarter and first half of the year. Asset Management achieved positive net flows in the quarter and record gross inflows for the first half of the year, demonstrating progress towards our goal for this year to serve as an inflection point for the business. Firm-wide, high levels of client engagement continue.”

(Selected results, $ in millions,Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
except per share data and AUM)June 30,June 30,
U.S. GAAP Financial Measures20252024% ’25-’2420252024% ’25-’24
Net Revenue$796 $685 16%$1,444 $1,450 –%
Financial Advisory$497 $411 21%$865 $865 –%
Asset Management$292 $285 2%$581 $581 –%
Net Income$55 $50 11%$116 $86 35%
Per share, diluted$0.52 $0.49 6%$1.08 $0.84 29%
Adjusted Financial Measures1
Net Revenue$770 $685 12%$1,413 $1,431 (1%)
Financial Advisory$491 $408 20%$861 $855 1%
Asset Management$268 $265 1%$533 $541 (2%)
Net Income$55 $53 5%$116 $119 (3%)
Per share, diluted$0.52 $0.52 –%$1.08 $1.17 (8%)
Assets Under Management (AUM)
($ in billions)
Ending AUM$248 $245 2%
Average AUM$239 $245 (3%)$235 $246 (5%)
Note: Reconciliations of U.S. GAAP to Adjusted results are shown on pages 13-15. Endnotes are on page 5 of this release.
Media Contact:
Shannon Houston+1 212 632 6880shannon.houston@lazard.com
Investor Contact:Alexandra Deignan+1 212 632 6886alexandra.deignan@lazard.com


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NET REVENUE
Financial Advisory
For the second quarter of 2025, Financial Advisory reported net revenue and adjusted net revenue1 of $497 million and $491 million, 21% and 20% higher than the second quarter of 2024, respectively.
For the first half of 2025, Financial Advisory reported net revenue and adjusted net revenue1 of $865 million and $861 million, in line with and 1% higher than the first half of 2024, respectively.

Lazard is one of the world’s leading independent financial advisors, serving as a trusted partner to clients on significant and complex M&A transactions. During and since the second quarter of 2025, selected highlights include (clients are in italics):

CD&R’s €16 billion acquisition of a controlling 50% stake in Sanofi consumer health unit, Opella
Berry Global’s $15.0 billion combination with Amcor
Ferrero’s $3.1 billion acquisition of WK Kellogg Co
Roquette Frères’ $2.9 billion acquisition of IFF Pharma Solutions
Assura’s $2.4 billion recommended combination with Primary Health Properties
Biotage’s $1.2 billion acquisition by KKR
L’Oréal’s agreement to acquire Color Wow
Panama Canal Railway’s sale to APM Terminals

Lazard provides tailored advice, expertise and access to a broad universe of capital providers through our Private Capital Advisory and Capital Solutions practices. Private equity assignments include advising Accel-KKR, Hidden Harbor Capital Partners and IDG Capital on continuation funds and Mainsail Partners on the closing of its Fund VII. In addition, Lazard is advising on capital structure and executing debt raises for ZF Friedrichshafen, NeXtWind, and iFIT Health and Fitness.

Lazard’s preeminent restructuring and liability management practice has been engaged in a broad range of mandates including debtor roles involving Solo Brands, Superior Industries, and Wilbur Ellis, and creditor roles involving Lowell, Franchise Group, Saks Global and Southern Water. In addition, our sovereign advisory practice continues to be active in advising governments and sovereign entities across developed and emerging markets.
For a list of publicly announced transactions please visit our website or follow Lazard on LinkedIn.
Asset Management
For the second quarter of 2025, Asset Management net revenue and adjusted net revenue1 were $292 million and $268 million, 2% and 1% higher than the second quarter of 2024, respectively.
Management fees and other revenue, on an adjusted basis1, were $265 million for the second quarter of 2025, 1% higher than the second quarter of 2024, and 4% higher than the first quarter of 2025.
Incentive fees on an adjusted basis1 were $4 million for the second quarter of 2025, compared to $3 million for the second quarter of 2024.
Average assets under management (AUM) was $239 billion for the second quarter of 2025, 3% lower than the second quarter of 2024, and 3% higher than the first quarter of 2025.
For the first half of 2025, Asset Management net revenue and adjusted net revenue1 were $581 million and $533 million, in line with and 2% lower than the first half of 2024, respectively.
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Management fees and other revenue, on an adjusted basis1, were $520 million for the first half of 2025, 2% lower than the first half of 2024.
Incentive fees on an adjusted basis1 were $13 million for the first half of 2025, compared to $10 million for the first half of 2024.
Average AUM for the first half of 2025 was $235 billion, 5% lower than the first half of 2024. AUM as of June 30, 2025 was $248 billion, 2% higher than June 30, 2024, and 9% higher than March 31, 2025. The sequential change from March 31, 2025 was driven by market appreciation of $11.9 billion, foreign exchange appreciation of $8.4 billion and net inflows of $0.7 billion.
OPERATING EXPENSES
Compensation and Benefits Expense
For the second quarter of 2025, compensation and benefits expense on a U.S. GAAP and an adjusted basis1 was $519 million and $504 million, respectively, compared to $453 million and $452 million, respectively, for the second quarter of 2024. The adjusted compensation ratio2 for the second quarter of 2025 was 65.5%, compared to the second-quarter 2024 ratio of 66.0%.
For the first half of 2025, compensation and benefits expense on a U.S. GAAP and an adjusted basis1 was $949 million and $926 million, respectively, compared to $1,003 million and $945 million, respectively, for the first half of 2024. The adjusted compensation ratio2 for the first half of 2025 was 65.5%, compared to the first-half 2024 ratio of 66.0%.
We focus on the adjusted compensation ratio2 to manage costs, balancing a view of current conditions in the market for talent alongside our objective to drive long-term shareholder value. Our goal is to deliver an adjusted compensation ratio2 of 60% or below, with timing dependent on market conditions.
Non-Compensation Expenses
For the second quarter of 2025, non-compensation expenses on a U.S. GAAP basis were $184 million, 9% higher than the second quarter of 2024. On an adjusted basis1, non-compensation expenses were $157 million, 6% higher than the second quarter of 2024.
The adjusted non-compensation ratio3 was 20.4% for the second quarter of 2025, compared to 21.7% for the second quarter of 2024.
For the first half of 2025, non-compensation expenses on a U.S. GAAP basis were $347 million, 6% higher than the first half of 2024. On an adjusted basis1, non-compensation expenses were $305 million, 8% higher than the first half of 2024.
The adjusted non-compensation ratio3 was 21.6% for the first half of 2025, compared to 19.8% for the first half of 2024.
Our goal is to deliver an adjusted non-compensation ratio3 between 16% to 20%, with timing dependent on market conditions.
TAXES
The provision for income taxes on both a U.S. GAAP and an adjusted basis1 was $32 million for the second quarter of 2025, which equates to an effective tax rate of 34.1% on a U.S. GAAP basis and 36.5% on an adjusted basis1.
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The provision for income taxes on both a U.S. GAAP and an adjusted basis1 was $24 million for the first half of 2025, which equates to an effective tax rate of 16.5% on a U.S. GAAP basis and 17.4% on an adjusted basis1.
CAPITAL MANAGEMENT AND BALANCE SHEET
In the second quarter of 2025, Lazard returned $60 million to shareholders, which included: $47 million in dividends; $4 million in repurchases of our common stock; and $9 million in satisfaction of employee tax obligations in lieu of share issuances upon vesting of equity grants.
In the first half of 2025, Lazard returned $235 million to shareholders, which included: $92 million in dividends; $40 million in repurchases of our common stock; and $103 million in satisfaction of employee tax obligations in lieu of share issuances upon vesting of equity grants.
During the first half of 2025, we repurchased 0.9 million shares at an average price of $46.44. As of June 30, 2025, our total outstanding share repurchase authorization was approximately $160 million.
On July 23, 2025, Lazard declared a quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share on its outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable on August 15, 2025, to stockholders of record on August 4, 2025.
Lazard’s financial position remains strong. As of June 30, 2025, our cash and cash equivalents were $978 million.
















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ENDNOTES
1A non-GAAP measure. Our non-GAAP measures are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the corresponding U.S. GAAP measures and should be read only in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. See attached financial schedules and related notes for a detailed explanation of adjustments to corresponding U.S. GAAP results. We believe that presenting our results on an adjusted basis, in addition to the U.S. GAAP results, is a meaningful and useful way to compare our operating results across periods.
2A non-GAAP measure which represents adjusted compensation and benefits expense as a percentage of adjusted net revenue.
3A non-GAAP measure which represents adjusted non-compensation expenses as a percentage of adjusted net revenue.
CONFERENCE CALL

Lazard will host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. ET on July 24, 2025, to discuss the company’s financial results for the second quarter and first half 2025. The conference call can be accessed via a live audio webcast available through Lazard’s Investor Relations website at www.lazard.com, or by dialing +1 800-445-7795 (toll-free, U.S. and Canada) or +1 785-424-1699 (outside of the U.S. and Canada), 15 minutes prior to the start of the call. Conference ID: LAZQ225.
A replay of the conference call will be available by 10:00 a.m. ET, July 24, 2025, via the Lazard Investor Relations website at www.lazard.com, or by dialing +1 800-839-6911 (toll-free, U.S. and Canada) or +1 402-220-6059 (outside of the U.S. and Canada).
ABOUT LAZARD
Founded in 1848, Lazard is one of the worlds preeminent financial advisory and asset management firms, with operations in North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. Lazard provides advice on mergers and acquisitions, capital markets and capital solutions, restructuring and liability management, geopolitics, and other strategic matters, as well as asset management and investment solutions to institutions, corporations, governments, partnerships, family offices, and high net worth individuals. For more information, please visit www.lazard.com.











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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements:
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “might,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “target,” “goal,” "pipeline," or “continue,” and the negative of these terms and other comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements, which are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions about us, may include projections of our future financial performance based on our growth strategies, business plans and initiatives and anticipated trends in our business. These forward-looking statements are only predictions based on our current expectations and projections about future events. There are important factors that could cause our actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from the results, level of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements.
These factors include, but are not limited to, those discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K under Item 1A “Risk Factors,” and also discussed from time to time in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K, including the following:
Adverse general economic conditions or adverse conditions in global or regional financial markets;
Changes in international trade policies and practices including the implementation of tariffs, proposed further tariffs, and responses from other jurisdictions, and the economic impacts, volatility and uncertainty resulting therefrom;
A decline in our revenues, for example due to a decline in overall mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity, our share of the M&A market or our assets under management (AUM);
Losses caused by financial or other problems experienced by third parties;
Losses due to unidentified or unanticipated risks;
A lack of liquidity, i.e., ready access to funds, for use in our businesses;
Competitive pressure on our businesses and on our ability to retain and attract employees at current compensation levels; and
Changes in relevant tax laws, regulations or treaties or an adverse interpretation of those items

These risks and uncertainties are not exhaustive. Our SEC reports describe additional factors that could adversely affect our business and financial performance. Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks and uncertainties emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for our management to predict all risks and uncertainties, nor can management assess the impact of all factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements.

As a result, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements included in this release will prove to be accurate or correct. Although we believe the statements reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, level of activity, performance, achievements or events. Moreover, neither we nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of any of these forward-looking statements. You should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. We are under no duty to update any of these forward-looking statements after the date of this release to conform our prior statements to actual results or revised expectations and we do not intend to do so.
Lazard, Inc. is committed to providing timely and accurate information to the investing public, consistent with our legal and regulatory obligations. To that end, Lazard and its operating companies use their websites, and other social media sites to convey information about their businesses, including the anticipated release of quarterly financial results, quarterly financial, statistical and business-related information, and the posting of updates of assets under management in various mutual funds, hedge funds and other investment products managed by Lazard Asset Management LLC and Lazard Frères Gestion SAS. Investors can link to Lazard and its operating company websites through www.lazard.com.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(U.S. GAAP - unaudited)
Three Months Ended% Change From
June 30,March 31,June 30,March 31,June 30,
($ in thousands, except per share data)20252025202420252024
Total revenue$817,160 $669,164 $707,991 22%15%
Interest expense(21,163)(21,113)(22,642)
Net revenue795,997 648,051 685,349 23%16%
Operating expenses:
Compensation and benefits519,208 430,270 452,560 21%15%
Occupancy and equipment33,703 35,413 32,031 
Marketing and business development29,593 27,731 25,493 
Technology and information services49,272 46,216 46,406 
Professional services24,589 18,837 23,734 
Fund administration and outsourced services30,054 26,545 27,114 
Other16,497 8,404 14,371 
Non-compensation expenses183,708 163,146 169,149 13%9%
Operating expenses702,916 593,416 621,709 18%13%
Operating income93,081 54,635 63,640 70%46%
Provision (benefit) for income taxes31,764 (7,354)11,587 NMNM
Net income61,317 61,989 52,053 (1%)18%
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests5,971 1,614 2,144 
Net income attributable to Lazard, Inc.$55,346 $60,375 $49,909 (8%)11%
Attributable to Lazard, Inc. Common Stockholders:
Weighted average shares outstanding:
         Basic97,534,319 95,255,423 92,886,364 2%5%
         Diluted104,911,633 104,828,753 100,627,867 –%4%
Net income per share:
         Basic$0.56 $0.61 $0.53 (8%)6%
         Diluted$0.52 $0.56 $0.49 (7%)6%




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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(U.S. GAAP - unaudited)
Six Months Ended
June 30,June 30,
($ in thousands, except per share data)20252024% Change
Total revenue$1,486,324 $1,493,472 –%
Interest expense(42,276)(43,370)
Net revenue1,444,048 1,450,102 –%
Operating expenses:
Compensation and benefits949,478 1,003,384 (5%)
Occupancy and equipment69,116 64,888 
Marketing and business development57,324 49,092 
Technology and information services95,488 91,323 
Professional services43,426 43,614 
Fund administration and outsourced services56,599 53,254 
Other24,901 26,346 
Non-compensation expenses346,854 328,517 6%
Operating expenses1,296,332 1,331,901 (3%)
Operating income147,716 118,201 25%
Provision for income taxes24,410 25,924 (6%)
Net income123,306 92,277 34%
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests7,585 6,613 
Net income attributable to Lazard, Inc.$115,721 $85,664 35%
Attributable to Lazard, Inc. Common Stockholders:
Weighted average shares outstanding:
         Basic96,394,871 92,073,414 5%
         Diluted104,870,193 99,989,817 5%
Net income per share:
         Basic$1.17 $0.91 29%
         Diluted$1.08 $0.84 29%





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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
(U.S. GAAP - unaudited)
As of
June 30,December 31,
($ in thousands)20252024
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents$978,259 $1,308,218 
Deposits with banks and short-term investments237,141 268,684 
Restricted cash32,908 32,466 
Receivables754,795 753,623 
Investments637,473 614,947 
Property176,240 160,402 
Operating lease right-of-use assets443,388 434,938 
Goodwill and other intangible assets395,225 393,575 
Deferred tax assets492,254 479,582 
Other assets345,703 347,558 
Total Assets$4,493,386 $4,793,993 
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS & STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Liabilities
Deposits and other customer payables$400,328 $308,213 
Accrued compensation and benefits391,048 844,953 
Operating lease liabilities518,172 505,483 
Tax receivable agreement obligation75,826 75,899 
Senior debt1,688,631 1,687,052 
Other liabilities549,319 607,610 
Total liabilities3,623,324 4,029,210 
Commitments and contingencies  
Redeemable noncontrolling interests83,578 79,629 
Stockholders’ equity  
Preferred stock, par value $.01 per share– – 
Common stock, par value $.01 per share1,128 1,128 
Additional paid-in capital225,058 327,810 
Retained earnings1,477,618 1,472,113 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax(268,903)(326,742)
Subtotal1,434,901 1,474,309 
Common stock held by subsidiaries, at cost(693,298)(838,069)
Total Lazard, Inc. stockholders’ equity741,603 636,240 
Noncontrolling interests44,881 48,914 
Total stockholders’ equity786,484 685,154 
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests and stockholders’ equity$4,493,386 $4,793,993 



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SELECTED SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (a)
(Adjusted Basis - Non-GAAP - unaudited)
Three Months Ended% Change From
June 30,March 31,June 30,March 31,June 30,
($ in thousands, except per share data)20252025202420252024
Net Revenue:
Financial Advisory$491,359 $369,543 $407,936 33%20%
Asset Management268,491 264,494 265,219 2%1%
Corporate 10,016 9,148 11,487 9%(13%)
Adjusted net revenue$769,866 $643,185 $684,642 20%12%
Expenses:
Adjusted compensation and benefits expense$504,263 $421,286 $451,864 20%12%
Adjusted compensation ratio (b)65.5%65.5%66.0%
Adjusted non-compensation expenses$157,371 $147,882 $148,612 6%6%
Adjusted non-compensation ratio (c) 20.4%23.0%21.7%
Earnings:
Adjusted operating income$108,232 $74,017 $84,166 46%29%
Adjusted operating margin (d)14.1%11.5%12.3%
Adjusted net income$55,346 $60,375 $52,869 (8%)5%
Adjusted diluted net income per share$0.52 $0.56 $0.52 (7%)–%
Adjusted diluted weighted average shares (e)106,696,656 107,676,233 102,188,981 (1%)4%
Adjusted effective tax rate (f)36.5%(13.9%)14.0%



This presentation includes non-GAAP measures. Our non-GAAP measures are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the corresponding U.S. GAAP measures and should be read only in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. For a detailed explanation of the adjustments made to the corresponding U.S. GAAP measures, see Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP to Adjusted Results and Notes to Financial Schedules.
See Notes to Financial Schedules
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SELECTED SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (a)
(Adjusted Basis - Non-GAAP - unaudited)
Six Months Ended
 June 30,June 30,
($ in thousands, except per share data)20252024% Change
Net Revenue:
Financial Advisory$860,902 $854,570 1%
Asset Management532,985 541,153 (2%)
Corporate 19,164 35,484 (46%)
Adjusted net revenue$1,413,051 $1,431,207 (1%)
Expenses:
Adjusted compensation and benefits expense$925,549 $944,597 (2%)
Adjusted compensation ratio (b)65.5%66.0%
Adjusted non-compensation expenses$305,253 $282,905 8%
Adjusted non-compensation ratio (c)21.6%19.8%
Earnings:
Adjusted operating income$182,249 $203,705 (11%)
Adjusted operating margin (d)12.9%14.2%
Adjusted net income$115,721 $119,475 (3%)
Adjusted diluted net income per share$1.08 $1.17 (8%)
Adjusted diluted weighted average shares (e)107,186,445 101,860,599 5%
Adjusted effective tax rate (f)17.4%25.5%



This presentation includes non-GAAP measures. Our non-GAAP measures are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the corresponding U.S. GAAP measures and should be read only in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. For a detailed explanation of the adjustments made to the corresponding U.S. GAAP measures, see Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP to Adjusted Results and Notes to Financial Schedules.
See Notes to Financial Schedules
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ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT
(unaudited)
As of % Change From
June 30,March 31,December 31,March 31,December 31,
($ in millions)20252025202420252024
Equity:
Emerging Markets$33,102$28,830$27,92614.8%18.5%
Global61,16649,88649,05822.6%24.7%
Local49,52846,41549,7506.7%(0.4%)
Multi-Regional48,45448,99948,204(1.1%)0.5%
Total Equity192,250174,130174,93810.4%9.9%
Fixed Income:
Emerging Markets5,1135,1306,919(0.3%)(26.1%)
Global13,41111,22311,13819.5%20.4%
Local5,5465,6375,617(1.6%)(1.3%)
Multi-Regional22,98722,03419,6124.3%17.2%
Total Fixed Income47,05744,02443,2866.9%8.7%
Alternative Investments3,5123,1322,91712.1%20.4%
Private Wealth Alternative Investments3,1033,1163,097(0.4%)0.2%
Private Equity 1,5081,5001,5140.5%(0.4%)
Cash Management9301,525569(39.0%)63.4%
Total AUM$248,360$227,427$226,3219.2%9.7%
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
  June 30,March 31,June 30,June 30,June 30,
20252025202420252024
AUM - Beginning of Period$227,427$226,321$250,432$226,321$246,651
Net Flows677(3,659)(6,599)(2,982)(13,229)
Market and foreign exchange
    appreciation20,2564,76583725,02111,248
AUM - End of Period$248,360$227,427$244,670$248,360$244,670
Average AUM$238,552$230,787$245,302$234,620$246,126
% Change in Average AUM3.4%(2.8%)(4.7%)



Note: Average AUM generally represents the average of the monthly ending AUM balances for the period.
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RECONCILIATION OF U.S. GAAP TO ADJUSTED RESULTS (a)
(unaudited)

Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
June 30,March 31,June 30,June 30,June 30,
($ in thousands)20252025202420252024
Net Revenue
Financial Advisory net revenue - U.S. GAAP Basis$497,306 $367,359 $411,308 $864,665 $864,815 
Adjustments:
Reimbursable deal costs, (provision) benefit for credit losses and other (g)(5,952)2,181 (3,372)(3,771)(10,873)
Interest expense (h)– 41 
Losses associated with cost-saving initiatives (i)– – – – 587 
Adjusted Financial Advisory net revenue$491,359 $369,543 $407,936 $860,902 $854,570 
Asset Management net revenue - U.S. GAAP Basis$292,478 $288,100 $285,487 $580,578 $580,963 
Adjustments:
Revenue related to noncontrolling interests and similar arrangements (j)(5,225)(6,850)(4,054)(12,075)(8,151)
Distribution fees and other (g)(18,765)(16,762)(16,216)(35,527)(31,664)
Interest expense (h)
Adjusted Asset Management net revenue$268,491 $264,494 $265,219 $532,985 $541,153 
Corporate net revenue - U.S. GAAP Basis$6,213 ($7,408)($11,446)($1,195)$4,324 
Adjustments:
(Revenue) loss related to noncontrolling interests and similar arrangements (j)(6,775)839 (866)(5,936)(3,872)
(Gains) losses related to Lazard Fund Interests (“LFI”) and other similar arrangements (k)(10,509)(5,243)1,201 (15,752)(8,172)
Interest expense (h)21,087 20,960 22,598 42,047 43,204 
Adjusted Corporate net revenue$10,016 $9,148 $11,487 $19,164 $35,484 
Net revenue - U.S. GAAP Basis$795,997 $648,051 $685,349 $1,444,048 $1,450,102 
Adjustments:
Revenue related to noncontrolling interests and similar arrangements (j)(12,000)(6,011)(4,920)(18,011)(12,023)
(Gains) losses related to Lazard Fund Interests (“LFI”) and other similar arrangements (k)(10,509)(5,243)1,201 (15,752)(8,172)
Distribution fees, reimbursable deal costs, provision for credit losses and other (g)(24,717)(14,581)(19,588)(39,298)(42,537)
Interest expense (h)21,095 20,969 22,600 42,064 43,250 
Losses associated with cost-saving initiatives (i)– – – – 587 
Adjusted net revenue$769,866 $643,185 $684,642 $1,413,051 $1,431,207 

This presentation includes non-GAAP measures. Our non-GAAP measures are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the corresponding U.S. GAAP measures and should be read only in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. For a detailed explanation of the adjustments made to the corresponding U.S. GAAP measures, see Notes to Financial Schedules.
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RECONCILIATION OF U.S. GAAP TO ADJUSTED RESULTS (a)
(unaudited)

Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
June 30,March 31,June 30,June 30,June 30,
($ in thousands, except per share data)20252025202420252024
Compensation and Benefits Expense
Compensation and benefits expense - U.S. GAAP Basis$519,208 $430,270 $452,560 $949,478 $1,003,384 
Adjustments:
Compensation and benefits expense related to noncontrolling interests and similar arrangements (j)(4,436)(3,741)(1,897)(8,177)(4,005)
(Charges) credits pertaining to LFI and other similar arrangements (l)(10,509)(5,243)1,201 (15,752)(8,172)
Expenses associated with cost-saving initiatives– – – – (46,610)
Adjusted compensation and benefits expense$504,263 $421,286 $451,864 $925,549 $944,597 
Non-Compensation Expenses
Non-compensation expenses - U.S. GAAP Basis$183,708 $163,146 $169,149 $346,854 $328,517 
Adjustments:
Non-compensation expenses related to noncontrolling interests and similar arrangements (j)(1,594)(657)(881)(2,251)(1,407)
Distribution fees, reimbursable deal costs, provision for credit losses and other (g)(24,717)(14,581)(19,588)(39,298)(42,537)
Amortization and other acquisition-related costs(26)(26)(68)(52)(136)
Expenses associated with cost-saving initiatives– – – – (1,532)
Adjusted non-compensation expenses$157,371 $147,882 $148,612 $305,253 $282,905 
Operating Income
Operating income - U.S. GAAP Basis$93,081 $54,635 $63,640 $147,716 $118,201 
Adjustments:
Operating income related to noncontrolling interests and similar arrangements (j)(5,970)(1,613)(2,142)(7,583)(6,611)
Interest expense (h)21,095 20,969 22,600 42,064 43,250 
Amortization and other acquisition-related costs26 26 68 52 136 
Losses associated with cost-saving initiatives (i)– – – – 587 
Expenses associated with cost-saving initiatives– – – – 48,142 
Adjusted operating income$108,232 $74,017 $84,166 $182,249 $203,705 
Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes
Provision (benefit) for income taxes - U.S. GAAP Basis$31,764 ($7,354)$11,587 $24,410 $25,924 
Adjustment:
Tax effect of adjustments– – (2,960)– 14,918 
Adjusted provision (benefit) for income taxes$31,764 ($7,354)$8,627 $24,410 $40,842 
Net Income attributable to Lazard, Inc.
Net income attributable to Lazard, Inc. - U.S. GAAP Basis$55,346 $60,375 $49,909 $115,721 $85,664 
Adjustments:
Losses associated with cost-saving initiatives (i)– – – – 587 
Expenses associated with cost-saving initiatives– – – – 48,142 
Tax effect of adjustments– – 2,960 – (14,918)
Adjusted net income$55,346 $60,375 $52,869 $115,721 $119,475 
Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - U.S. GAAP Basis104,911,633 104,828,753 100,627,867 104,870,193 99,989,817 
Adjustment: participating securities including profits interest participation rights and other1,785,023 2,847,480 1,561,114 2,316,252 1,870,782 
Adjusted Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding (e)106,696,656 107,676,233 102,188,981 107,186,445 101,860,599 
Diluted net income per share:
U.S. GAAP Basis$0.52 $0.56 $0.49 $1.08 $0.84 
Diluted net income effect of adjustments– – 0.03 – 0.33 
Adjusted Basis$0.52 $0.56 $0.52 $1.08 $1.17 





This presentation includes non-GAAP measures. Our non-GAAP measures are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the corresponding U.S. GAAP measures and should be read only in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. For a detailed explanation of the adjustments made to the corresponding U.S. GAAP measures, see Notes to Financial Schedules.

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RECONCILIATION OF NON-COMPENSATION EXPENSES U.S. GAAP TO ADJUSTED (a)
(unaudited)
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
June 30,March 31,June 30,June 30,June 30,
($ in thousands)20252025202420252024
Non-compensation expenses - U.S. GAAP Basis:
Occupancy and equipment $33,703 $35,413 $32,031 $69,116 $64,888 
Marketing and business development29,593 27,731 25,493 57,324 49,092 
Technology and information services49,272 46,216 46,406 95,488 91,323 
Professional services24,589 18,837 23,734 43,426 43,614 
Fund administration and outsourced services30,054 26,545 27,114 56,599 53,254 
Other16,497 8,404 14,371 24,901 26,346 
Non-compensation expenses - U.S. GAAP Basis$183,708 $163,146 $169,149 $346,854 $328,517 
Non-compensation expenses - Adjustments:
Occupancy and equipment (j)($95)($95)($95)($190)($1,668)
Marketing and business development (g) (j)(4,032)(2,657)(2,944)(6,689)(5,023)
Technology and information services (g) (j)(35)(28)(49)(63)(84)
Professional services (g) (j)(931)(1,736)(1,085)(2,667)(1,958)
Fund administration and outsourced services (g) (j)(17,744)(15,843)(15,588)(33,587)(30,623)
Other (g) (j)(3,500)5,095 (776)1,595 (6,256)
Subtotal non-compensation expenses adjustments($26,337)($15,264)($20,537)($41,601)($45,612)
Adjusted non-compensation expenses:
Occupancy and equipment $33,608 $35,318 $31,936 $68,926 $63,220 
Marketing and business development25,561 25,074 22,549 50,635 44,069 
Technology and information services49,237 46,188 46,357 95,425 91,239 
Professional services23,658 17,101 22,649 40,759 41,656 
Fund administration and outsourced services12,310 10,702 11,526 23,012 22,631 
Other12,997 13,499 13,595 26,496 20,090 
Adjusted non-compensation expenses$157,371 $147,882 $148,612 $305,253 $282,905 






This presentation includes non-GAAP measures. Our non-GAAP measures are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the corresponding U.S. GAAP measures and should be read only in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. For a detailed explanation of the adjustments made to the corresponding U.S. GAAP measures, see Notes to Financial Schedules.
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LAZARD, Inc.
Notes to Financial Schedules
(a)Selected Summary Financial Information and Reconciliations from U.S. GAAP to Adjusted Results contain non-GAAP measures. Lazard believes that presenting results and measures on an adjusted basis in conjunction with U.S. GAAP measures provides a meaningful and useful basis for comparison of its operating results across periods.
(b)A non-GAAP measure which represents adjusted compensation and benefits expense as a percentage of adjusted net revenue.
(c)A non-GAAP measure which represents adjusted non-compensation expenses as a percentage of adjusted net revenue.
(d)A non-GAAP measure which represents adjusted operating income as a percentage of adjusted net revenue.
(e)A non-GAAP measure which includes units of the long-term incentive compensation program consisting of profits interest participation rights, which are equity incentive awards that, subject to certain conditions, may be exchanged for shares of our common stock. Certain profits interest participation rights may be excluded from the computation of outstanding stock equivalents for U.S. GAAP net income per share. In addition, this measure includes the dilutive effect of the weighted average number of shares of common stock issuable from share-based compensation programs.
(f)A non-GAAP measure which represents the adjusted provision (benefit) for income taxes as a percentage of adjusted operating income less interest expense, amortization and other acquisition-related costs.
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
($ in thousands)June 30,March 31,June 30,June 30,June 30,
20252025202420252024
Adjusted provision (benefit) for income taxes$31,764($7,354)$8,627$24,410$40,842
Adjusted operating income less interest expense, amortization and other acquisition-related costs$87,111$53,022$61,496$140,133$160,317
Adjusted effective tax rate36.5%(13.9%)14.0%17.4%25.5%
(g)Represents certain distribution, introducer and management fees paid to third parties, reimbursable deal costs, and (provision) benefit for credit losses relating to fees and other receivables that are deemed uncollectible, for which an equal amount is excluded for purposes of determining adjusted non-compensation expenses and included for purposes of determining adjusted net revenue.
(h)Interest expense, excluding interest expense incurred by Lazard Frères Banque SA (“LFB”), is added back in determining adjusted net revenue because such expense relates to corporate financing activities and is not considered to be a cost directly related to the revenue of our business.
(i)Represents losses associated with the closing of certain offices as part of the cost-saving initiatives, primarily consisting of the reclassification of currency translation adjustments to earnings from accumulated other comprehensive loss.
(j)(Revenue) loss and expenses related to the consolidation of noncontrolling interests and similar arrangements are excluded because the Company has no economic interest in such amounts.
(k)Represents changes in the fair value of investments held in connection with LFI and other similar deferred compensation arrangements, for which a corresponding equal amount is excluded from compensation and benefits expense.
(l)Represents changes in the fair value of the compensation liability recorded in connection with LFI and other similar deferred incentive compensation awards, for which a corresponding equal amount is excluded from adjusted net revenue.
NMNot meaningful
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