Lazard files S-1 registration statement with SEC for an Initial Public Offering

New York--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 17, 2004--Lazard LLC today announced that a Registration Statement on Form S-1 has been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in connection with the firm's proposed initial public offering.

A registration statement relating to these securities has been filed with the SEC but has not yet become effective. These securities may not be sold nor may offers to buy be accepted prior to the time the registration statement becomes effective. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sales of these securities in any state in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state.

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Lazard LLC
Rich Silverman, 212-632-6285
richard.silverman@lazard.com