Lazard Ltd Reports Third-Quarter And Nine-Month 2023 Results

Press releases — Corporate

October 26, 2023


NEW YORK, October 26, 2023 – Lazard Ltd (NYSE: LAZ) today reported operating revenue of $532 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2023. Net income, as adjusted, was $10 million, or $0.10 per share, diluted, for the quarter. On a U.S. GAAP basis, third-quarter 2023 net income was $7 million, or $0.06 per share, diluted.

For the first nine months of 2023 net income, as adjusted, was $10 million, or $0.10 per share, diluted. On a U.S. GAAP basis, net loss for the first nine months of 2023 was $139 million, or $1.60 per share, diluted.

"While our third-quarter results reflect challenging conditions for M&A, we view the market as poised for a recovery in the quarters ahead. In addition, we see continued solid performance in Asset Management and we expect changes made in that business to contribute to future growth," said Peter R. Orszag, Chief Executive Officer, Lazard. “Today's announcement of our conversion to a C-Corporation positions us to attract a broader base of investors, enhances liquidity and reflects our focus on delivering long-term value for shareholders.”

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Founded in 1848, Lazard is one of the world's 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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