Lazard Reports Fourth-quarter and Full-year 2024 Results

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lazard, Inc. (NYSE: LAZ) today reported net revenue of $817 million and adjusted net revenue1 of $812 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2024. For the full year of 2024, Lazard reported net revenue of $3,052 million and adjusted net revenue1 of $2,890 million. On a U.S. GAAP basis, Lazard reported fourth-quarter 2024 net income of $86 million or $0.80 per share, diluted. For the full year of 2024, net income was $280 million or $2.68 per share, diluted. For the fourth quarter of 2024, adjusted net income1 was $85 million or $0.78 per share, diluted. For the full year of 2024, adjusted net income1 was $244 million or $2.34 per share, diluted. “2024 demonstrated Lazard’s inflection towards growth, as business conditions improve and the momentum of our long-term strategy delivers strong results,” said Peter R. Orszag, CEO and Chairman. “In Financial Advisory, we captured market share while increasing revenue by 28 percent during the year. Our Asset Management revenue remained resilient, up 3 percent from the prior year, and we continue to make enhancements in the business. We anticipate an even more constructive environment for both of our businesses in 2025, as we remain focused on helping our clients successfully navigate complex business and investment decisions.” (Selected results, $ in millions, Three Months Ended Year Ended except per share data and AUM) December 31, December 31, U.S. GAAP Financial Measures 2024 2023 % ’24-’23 2024 2023 % ’24-’23 Net Revenue $817 $806 1% $3,052 $2,515 21% Financial Advisory $520 $489 6% $1,756 $1,385 27% Asset Management $312 $294 6% $1,187 $1,151 3% Net Income (Loss) $86 $64 36% $280 ($75) NM Per share, diluted $0.80 $0.65 23% $2.68 ($0.90) NM Adjusted Financial Measures1 Net Revenue $812 $761 7% $2,890 $2,440 18% Financial Advisory $508 $477 6% $1,731 $1,357 28% Asset Management $287 $274 5% $1,100 $1,068 3% Net Income $85 $65 31% $244 $75 NM Per share, diluted $0.78 $0.66 18% $2.34 $0.77 NM Assets Under Management (AUM) ($ in billions) Ending AUM $226 $247 (8%) Average AUM $234 $234 –% $243 $233 4% Note: Reconciliations of U.S. GAAP to Adjusted results are shown on pages 14-16. Endnotes are on page 5 of this release. NET REVENUE Financial Advisory For the fourth quarter of 2024, Financial Advisory reported net revenue and adjusted net revenue1 of $520 million and $508 million, respectively, both 6% higher than the fourth quarter of 2023. For the full year of 2024, Financial Advisory reported net revenue and adjusted net revenue1 of $1,756 million and $1,731 million, 27% and 28% higher than 2023, 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 fourth quarter of 2024, selected highlights include (clients are in italics): Constellation Energy’s $26.6 billion acquisition of Calpine; Berry Global’s $15.0 billion combination with Amcor; Vivendi’s €9.5 billion spin-off of Canal+, Havas and Louis Hachette Group; Renault’s creation of HORSE Powertrain Limited with Geely and the sale of a 10% equity interest to Saudi Aramco, valuing the new company at €7.4 billion; Pactiv Evergreen’s $6.7 billion acquisition by Novolex, a portfolio company of Apollo; Encavis’ €4.7 billion acquisition by KKR and the Viessmann Group; Cencora’s $4.6 billion acquisition of Retina Consultants of America; KPS Capital Partners’ €3.5 billion acquisition of Innomotics from Siemens; Auren Energia’s $3.2 billion combination with AES Brasil; Carlyle’s $3.0 billion sale of Cogentrix to Quantum Capital; Neiman Marcus Group’s $2.7 billion sale to HBC, parent of Saks Fifth Avenue; ABC Technologies’, majority owned by Apollo, £1.8 billion acquisition of TI Fluid Systems; Special Committee of the Board of Directors of Thoughtworks’ $1.8 billion acquisition by Apax Partners; TotalEnergies’ €1.6 billion acquisition of VSB; Tritax EuroBox’s acquisition by Brookfield for an enterprise value of £1.1 billion; Sofidel’s $1.1 billion acquisition of Clearwater Paper’s tissue business; Mallinckrodt’s $925 million sale of its Therakos business to CVC Capital Partners; Motivair Corporation’s $850 million sale of a controlling interest in the company to Schneider Electric; United Trust Bank on an investment from Warburg Pincus valuing the business at £520 million; Willis Towers Watson’s $632 million sale of its TRANZACT business to GTCR and Recognize; Orange on agreement between its Spanish unit, MASORANGE, and Vodafone Spain to create a national fiber network company and Parker Hannifin’s sale of its North America Composites and Fuel Containment Division to SK Capital Partners. Lazard’s premier Restructuring and Liability Management practice, which provides broad coverage across debtor and creditor activities along with innovative solutions for clients, has been engaged in a number of complex assignments that include company roles involving Assured Guaranty, Consolis, Enviva, Grupo Casas Bahia, LivePerson, Petrofac and Zachry Group and creditor and/or related party roles involving Accuride, Franchise Group and SVB Financial Group. Lazard provides tailored advice, expertise and access to a broad universe of capital providers through our Private Capital Advisory and Capital Solutions practices. Highlighted assignments include advising Ambienta’s €528 million continuation fund for Wateralia; Ardian’s single asset continuation fund for Syclef; Centana’s $600 million close of its Growth Partners III fund; Godspeed Capital Management’s $675 million close of Fund III; EQT on its fund-to-fund liquidity solution and capital raise for Nord Anglia Education; TowerBrook Capital Partners’ GP-led single asset continuation fund for R1 RCM and Dropbox’s $2.0 billion secured term loan led by Blackstone Credit & Insurance. Lazard is a sought-after financial advisor for governments and public sector entities across developed and emerging markets worldwide, with assignments for the governments of Ghana and Sri Lanka. For a list of publicly announced transactions please visit our website or follow Lazard on LinkedIn. Asset Management For the fourth quarter of 2024, Asset Management net revenue and adjusted net revenue1 were $312 million and $287 million, 6% and 5% higher than the fourth quarter of 2023, respectively. Management fees and other revenue, on an adjusted basis1, were $258 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, in line with the fourth quarter of 2023, and 4% lower than the third quarter of 2024. Incentive fees on an adjusted basis1 were $29 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to $16 million for the fourth quarter of 2023. Average assets under management (AUM) was $234 billion for the fourth quarter of 2024, in line with the fourth quarter of 2023, and 5% lower than the third quarter of 2024. For the full year of 2024, Asset Management net revenue and adjusted net revenue1 were $1,187 million and $1,100 million, respectively, both 3% higher than 2023. Management fees and other revenue, on an adjusted basis1, were $1,057 million for the full year of 2024, 2% higher than 2023. Incentive fees on an adjusted basis1 were $43 million for the full year of 2024, compared to $30 million for 2023. Average AUM for the full year of 2024 was $243 billion, 4% higher than 2023. AUM as of December 31, 2024 was $226 billion, 9% and 8% lower than September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. The sequential change from September 30, 2024 was driven by market depreciation of $2.4 billion, foreign exchange depreciation of $8.8 billion and net outflows of $10.1 billion. Corporate For the full year of 2024, Corporate net revenue and adjusted net revenue1 were $109 million and $59 million, respectively. On a U.S. GAAP basis, revenue for the full year of 2024 included $114 million related to the sale of an office building no longer occupied by Lazard, which resulted in net income of $70 million or $0.68 per share, diluted2. OPERATING EXPENSES Compensation and Benefits Expense For the fourth quarter of 2024, compensation and benefits expense on a U.S. GAAP and adjusted basis1 were $534 million and $533 million, compared to $559 million and $516 million, respectively, for the fourth quarter of 2023. The adjusted compensation ratio3 for the fourth quarter of 2024 was 65.6%, compared to the fourth-quarter 2023 ratio of 67.8%. For the full year of 2024, compensation and benefits expense on a U.S. GAAP and adjusted basis1 were $2,003 million and $1,903 million, compared to $1,946 million and $1,703 million, respectively, for 2023. The adjusted compensation ratio3 for the full year of 2024 was 65.9%, compared to 69.8% for 2023. We focus on the adjusted compensation ratio to manage costs, balancing a view of current conditions in the market for talent alongside our objective to drive long-term shareholder value. We aim to deliver an adjusted compensation ratio of 60% in 2025, with further improvements in subsequent years, while targeting a consistent deferral policy. Non-Compensation Expenses For the fourth quarter of 2024, non-compensation expenses on a U.S. GAAP basis were $184 million, 3% higher than the fourth quarter of 2023. On an adjusted basis1, non-compensation expenses were $154 million, 4% higher than the fourth quarter of 2023. The adjusted non-compensation ratio4 was 19.0% for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to 19.5% for the fourth quarter of 2023. For the full year of 2024, non-compensation expenses on a U.S. GAAP and adjusted basis1 were $670 million and $575 million, 3% lower than 2023 and in line with 2023, respectively. The adjusted non-compensation ratio4 was 19.9% for the full year of 2024, compared to 23.4% for 2023. Our goal remains to deliver an adjusted non-compensation ratio between 16% to 20%. TAXES The provisions for income taxes on a U.S. GAAP and adjusted basis1 were $29 million and $19 million, respectively, for the fourth quarter of 2024. The effective tax rate on an adjusted basis1 was 18.1% for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to 16.0% for the fourth quarter of 2023. The provisions for income taxes on a U.S. GAAP and adjusted basis1 were $100 million and $79 million, respectively, for the full year of 2024. The effective tax rate on an adjusted basis1 was 24.4% for the full year of 2024, compared to 14.5% for 2023. CAPITAL MANAGEMENT AND BALANCE SHEET In the fourth quarter of 2024, Lazard returned $61 million to shareholders, which included $45 million in dividends and $16 million in share repurchases of our common stock. In 2024, Lazard returned $303 million to shareholders, which included: $179 million in dividends; $60 million in share repurchases of our common stock; and $64 million in satisfaction of employee tax obligations in lieu of share issuances upon vesting of equity grants. During 2024, we repurchased 1.4 million shares at an average price of $42.20. As of January 24, 2025, our total outstanding share repurchase authorization was approximately $180 million. On January 29, 2025, Lazard declared a quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share on its outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable on February 21, 2025, to stockholders of record on February 10, 2025. Lazard’s financial position remains strong. As of December 31, 2024, our cash and cash equivalents were $1,308 million. ENDNOTES Beginning in the first quarter of 2024, Lazard has updated the names of certain non-U.S. GAAP (“non-GAAP”) measures and metrics. The nomenclature change did not result in any change to the components of our non-GAAP measures and metrics compared to prior periods. Reconciliations of U.S. GAAP to Adjusted results are shown on pages 14-16. 1 A 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. 2 Such amount is calculated using a numerator of U.S. GAAP net income arising from the sale of the office building of $70 million for the twelve month period ended December 31, 2024, and dividing by a denominator consisting of U.S. GAAP weighted average shares of 102,392,171 for the twelve month period ended December 31, 2024. 3 A non-GAAP measure which represents adjusted compensation and benefits expense as a percentage of adjusted net revenue. 4 A 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 January 30, 2025, to discuss the company’s financial results for the fourth-quarter and full-year 2024. 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: LAZQ424. A replay of the conference call will be available by 10:00 a.m. ET, January 30, 2025, via the Lazard Investor Relations website at www.lazard.com, or by dialing +1 800-677-7320 (toll-free, U.S. and Canada) or +1 402-220-0666 (outside of the U.S. and Canada). ABOUT LAZARD 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, 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. 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,” 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; 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. 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LAZ-EPE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (U.S. GAAP - unaudited) Three Months Ended % Change From December 31, September 30, December 31, September 30, December 31, ($ in thousands, except per share data) 2024 2024 2023 2024 2023 Total revenue $839,018 $807,414 $825,763 4 % 2 % Interest expense (22,149 ) (22,548 ) (19,742 ) Net revenue 816,869 784,866 806,021 4 % 1 % Operating expenses: Compensation and benefits 534,423 465,405 559,207 15 % (4 %) Occupancy and equipment 33,798 34,249 33,436 Marketing and business development 28,572 21,782 27,259 Technology and information services 47,573 44,628 47,363 Professional services 23,954 19,541 23,129 Fund administration and outsourced services 25,923 27,996 27,450 Other 23,779 10,078 19,739 Non-compensation expenses 183,599 158,274 178,376 16 % 3 % Benefit pursuant to tax receivable agreement (8,237 ) – (3,459 ) Operating expenses 709,785 623,679 734,124 14 % (3 %) Operating income 107,084 161,187 71,897 (34 %) 49 % Provision for income taxes 28,788 45,052 403 (36 %) NM Net income 78,296 116,135 71,494 (33 %) 10 % Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests (8,014 ) 8,197 7,927 Net income attributable to Lazard, Inc. $86,310 $107,938 $63,567 (20 %) 36 % Attributable to Lazard, Inc. Common Stockholders: Weighted average shares outstanding: Basic 94,783,104 93,627,476 90,228,532 1 % 5 % Diluted 106,113,813 103,475,234 94,989,330 3 % 12 % Net income per share: Basic $0.89 $1.13 $0.69 (21 %) 29 % Diluted $0.80 $1.02 $0.65 (22 %) 23 % CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (U.S. GAAP - unaudited) Year Ended December 31, December 31, ($ in thousands, except per share data) 2024 2023 % Change Total revenue $3,139,904 $2,593,162 21 % Interest expense (88,067 ) (77,673 ) Net revenue 3,051,837 2,515,489 21 % Operating expenses: Compensation and benefits 2,003,212 1,946,010 3 % Occupancy and equipment 132,935 131,117 Marketing and business development 99,446 99,357 Technology and information services 183,524 189,670 Professional services 87,109 89,308 Fund administration and outsourced services 107,173 110,878 Other 60,203 73,000 Non-compensation expenses 670,390 693,330 (3 %) Benefit pursuant to tax receivable agreement (8,237 ) (43,894 ) Operating expenses 2,665,365 2,595,446 3 % Operating income (loss) 386,472 (79,957 ) NM Provision (benefit) for income taxes 99,764 (22,650 ) NM Net income (loss) 286,708 (57,307 ) NM Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 6,796 18,172 Net income (loss) attributable to Lazard, Inc. $279,912 ($75,479 ) NM Attributable to Lazard, Inc. Common Stockholders: Weighted average shares outstanding: Basic 93,139,352 88,993,985 5 % Diluted 102,392,171 88,993,985 15 % Net income (loss) per share: Basic $2.93 ($0.90 ) NM Diluted $2.68 ($0.90 ) NM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION (U.S. GAAP - unaudited) As of December 31, December 31, ($ in thousands) 2024 2023 ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $1,308,218 $971,316 Deposits with banks and short-term investments 268,684 219,576 Restricted cash 32,466 34,091 Receivables 753,623 762,319 Investments 614,947 701,964 Property 160,402 232,516 Operating lease right-of-use assets 434,938 407,213 Goodwill and other intangible assets 393,575 394,928 Deferred tax assets 479,582 497,340 Other assets 347,558 414,518 Total Assets $4,793,993 $4,635,781 LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS & STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY Liabilities Deposits and other customer payables $308,213 $443,262 Accrued compensation and benefits 844,953 781,375 Operating lease liabilities 505,483 485,191 Tax receivable agreement obligation 75,899 115,087 Senior debt 1,687,052 1,690,200 Other liabilities 607,610 550,804 Total liabilities 4,029,210 4,065,919 Commitments and contingencies Redeemable noncontrolling interests 79,629 87,675 Stockholders’ equity Preferred stock, par value $.01 per share – – Common stock, par value $.01 per share 1,128 1,128 Additional paid-in capital 327,810 247,204 Retained earnings 1,472,113 1,402,636 Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax (326,742 ) (289,950 ) Subtotal 1,474,309 1,361,018 Common stock held by subsidiaries, at cost (838,069 ) (937,259 ) Total Lazard, Inc. stockholders’ equity 636,240 423,759 Noncontrolling interests 48,914 58,428 Total stockholders’ equity 685,154 482,187 Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests and stockholders’ equity $4,793,993 $4,635,781 Note: “Property” includes $73 million of property held for sale at December 31, 2023 which was sold in July 2024. SELECTED SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (a) (Adjusted Basis - Non-GAAP - unaudited) Three Months Ended % Change From December 31, September 30, December 31, September 30, December 31, ($ in thousands, except per share data) 2024 2024 2023 2024 2023 Net Revenue: Financial Advisory $507,672 $368,807 $477,366 38 % 6 % Asset Management 287,211 271,510 273,694 6 % 5 % Corporate 17,550 5,597 9,898 NM 77 % Adjusted net revenue $812,433 $645,914 $760,958 26 % 7 % Expenses: Adjusted compensation and benefits expense $532,563 $426,303 $515,724 25 % 3 % Adjusted compensation ratio (b) 65.6 % 66.0 % 67.8 % Adjusted non-compensation expenses $154,002 $138,239 $148,119 11 % 4 % Adjusted non-compensation ratio (c) 19.0 % 21.4 % 19.5 % Earnings: Adjusted operating income $125,868 $81,372 $97,115 55 % 30 % Adjusted operating margin (d) 15.5 % 12.6 % 12.8 % Adjusted net income $84,929 $39,706 $65,011 114 % 31 % Adjusted diluted net income per share $0.78 $0.38 $0.66 105 % 18 % Adjusted diluted weighted average shares (e) 108,357,556 105,514,236 99,154,021 3 % 9 % Adjusted effective tax rate (f) 18.1 % 32.5 % 16.0 % This presentation includes non-GAAP measures. Our non-GAAP measures are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the corresponding U.S. GAAP measures and should be read only in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. For a detailed explanation of the adjustments made to the corresponding U.S. GAAP measures, see Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP to Selected Summary Financial Information and Notes to Financial Schedules. See Notes to Financial Schedules SELECTED SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (a) (Adjusted Basis - Non-GAAP - unaudited) Year Ended December 31, December 31, ($ in thousands, except per share data) 2024 2023 % Change Net Revenue: Financial Advisory $1,731,049 $1,356,835 28 % Asset Management 1,099,874 1,067,559 3 % Corporate 58,631 15,225 NM Adjusted net revenue $2,889,554 $2,439,619 18 % Expenses: Adjusted compensation and benefits expense $1,903,463 $1,702,537 12 % Adjusted compensation ratio (b) 65.9 % 69.8 % Adjusted non-compensation expenses $575,146 $571,504 1 % Adjusted non-compensation ratio (c) 19.9 % 23.4 % Earnings: Adjusted operating income $410,945 $165,578 148 % Adjusted operating margin (d) 14.2 % 6.8 % Adjusted net income $244,110 $75,023 NM Adjusted diluted net income per share $2.34 $0.77 NM Adjusted diluted weighted average shares (e) 104,398,248 97,450,393 7 % Adjusted effective tax rate (f) 24.4 % 14.5 % This presentation includes non-GAAP measures. Our non-GAAP measures are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the corresponding U.S. GAAP measures and should be read only in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. For a detailed explanation of the adjustments made to the corresponding U.S. GAAP measures, see Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP to Selected Summary Financial Information and Notes to Financial Schedules. See Notes to Financial Schedules COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS EXPENSE - ANALYSIS (Adjusted Basis - Non-GAAP - unaudited) Year Ended December 31, ($ in millions) 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 Base salary $547 $558 $535 $487 $455 $447 $432 Benefits and other 345 291 293 287 228 258 264 Current cash incentive compensation (g) 587 365 458 662 435 391 446 Total cash compensation, benefits and other 1,479 1,213 1,286 1,436 1,118 1,096 1,141 Amortization of deferred incentive awards 424 489 371 400 384 368 376 Adjusted compensation and benefits expense $1,903 $1,703 $1,657 $1,836 $1,502 $1,464 $1,517 Adjusted compensation ratio (b) 65.9% 69.8% 59.8% 58.5% 59.5% 57.5% 55.1% Memo: Adjusted net revenue $2,890 $2,440 $2,769 $3,139 $2,524 $2,546 $2,755 This presentation includes non-GAAP measures. Our non-GAAP measures are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the corresponding U.S. GAAP measures and should be read only in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. For a detailed explanation of the adjustments made to the corresponding U.S. GAAP measures, see Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP to Selected Summary Financial Information and Notes to Financial Schedules. See Notes to Financial Schedules ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT (unaudited) As of % Change From December 31, September 30, December 31, September 30, December 31, ($ in millions) 2024 2024 2023 2024 2023 Equity: Emerging Markets $27,926 $29,449 $25,288 (5.2 %) 10.4 % Global 49,058 50,441 53,528 (2.7 %) (8.4 %) Local 49,750 54,380 52,208 (8.5 %) (4.7 %) Multi-Regional 48,204 57,262 59,114 (15.8 %) (18.5 %) Total Equity 174,938 191,532 190,138 (8.7 %) (8.0 %) Fixed Income: Emerging Markets 6,919 8,372 9,525 (17.4 %) (27.4 %) Global 11,138 12,474 10,762 (10.7 %) 3.5 % Local 5,617 5,931 6,080 (5.3 %) (7.6 %) Multi-Regional 19,612 21,156 21,740 (7.3 %) (9.8 %) Total Fixed Income 43,286 47,933 48,107 (9.7 %) (10.0 %) Alternative Investments 2,917 3,011 3,330 (3.1 %) (12.4 %) Private Wealth Alternative Investments 3,097 3,044 2,799 1.7 % 10.6 % Private Equity 1,514 1,514 1,623 – % (6.7 %) Cash Management 569 623 654 (8.7 %) (13.0 %) Total AUM $226,321 $247,657 $246,651 (8.6 %) (8.2 %) Three Months Ended Year Ended December 31, September 30, December 31, December 31, December 31, 2024 2024 2023 2024 2023 AUM - Beginning of Period $247,657 $244,670 $228,264 $246,651 $216,125 Net Flows (10,068 ) (12,379 ) (3,550 ) (35,676 ) (3,542 ) Market and foreign exchange appreciation (depreciation) (11,268 ) 15,366 21,937 15,346 34,068 AUM - End of Period $226,321 $247,657 $246,651 $226,321 $246,651 Average AUM $233,813 $245,958 $233,949 $243,003 $233,098 % Change in Average AUM (4.9 %) (0.1 %) 4.2 % Note: Average AUM generally represents the average of the monthly ending AUM balances for the period. RECONCILIATION OF U.S. GAAP TO ADJUSTED RESULTS (a) (unaudited) Three Months Ended Year Ended December 31, September 30, December 31, December 31, December 31, ($ in thousands) 2024 2024 2023 2024 2023 Net Revenue Financial Advisory net revenue - U.S. GAAP Basis $520,451 $370,917 $489,258 $1,756,183 $1,385,357 Adjustments: Reimbursable deal costs, provision for credit losses and other (h) (12,780 ) (2,111 ) (11,581 ) (25,764 ) (30,565 ) Interest expense (i) 1 1 29 43 219 (Gains) losses associated with cost-saving initiatives (j) – – (340 ) 587 1,824 Adjusted Financial Advisory net revenue $507,672 $368,807 $477,366 $1,731,049 $1,356,835 Asset Management net revenue - U.S. GAAP Basis $312,136 $293,878 $294,284 $1,186,977 $1,151,496 Adjustments: Revenue related to noncontrolling interests and similar arrangements (k) (8,893 ) (5,170 ) (3,392 ) (22,214 ) (16,332 ) Distribution fees and other (h) (16,038 ) (17,199 ) (17,201 ) (64,901 ) (67,616 ) Interest expense (i) 6 1 3 12 11 Adjusted Asset Management net revenue $287,211 $271,510 $273,694 $1,099,874 $1,067,559 Corporate net revenue - U.S. GAAP Basis ($15,718 ) $120,071 $22,479 $108,677 ($21,364 ) Adjustments: (Revenue) loss related to noncontrolling interests and similar arrangements (k) 2,476 (5,943 ) (6,843 ) (7,339 ) (13,858 ) (Gains) losses related to Lazard Fund Interests (“LFI”) and other similar arrangements (l) 8,728 (16,732 ) (25,933 ) (16,176 ) (41,463 ) Provision for credit losses (h) – – – – (7,500 ) Interest expense (i) 22,064 22,472 19,624 87,740 77,227 Asset impairment charges – – – – 19,129 Losses associated with cost-saving initiatives (j) – – 571 – 3,054 Gain on sale of property (m) – (114,271 ) – (114,271 ) – Adjusted Corporate net revenue $17,550 $5,597 $9,898 $58,631 $15,225 Net revenue - U.S. GAAP Basis $816,869 $784,866 $806,021 $3,051,837 $2,515,489 Adjustments: Revenue related to noncontrolling interests and similar arrangements (k) (6,417 ) (11,113 ) (10,235 ) (29,553 ) (30,190 ) (Gains) losses related to Lazard Fund Interests (“LFI”) and other similar arrangements (l) 8,728 (16,732 ) (25,933 ) (16,176 ) (41,463 ) Distribution fees, reimbursable deal costs, provision for credit losses and other (h) (28,818 ) (19,310 ) (28,782 ) (90,665 ) (105,681 ) Interest expense (i) 22,071 22,474 19,656 87,795 77,457 Asset impairment charges – – – – 19,129 Losses associated with cost-saving initiatives (j) – – 231 587 4,878 Gain on sale of property (m) – (114,271 ) – (114,271 ) – Adjusted net revenue $812,433 $645,914 $760,958 $2,889,554 $2,439,619 This presentation includes non-GAAP measures. Our non-GAAP measures are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the corresponding U.S. GAAP measures and should be read only in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. For a detailed explanation of the adjustments made to the corresponding U.S. GAAP measures, see Notes to Financial Schedules. See Notes to Financial Schedules RECONCILIATION OF U.S. GAAP TO ADJUSTED RESULTS (a) (unaudited) Three Months Ended Year Ended December 31, September 30, December 31, December 31, December 31, ($ in thousands, except per share data) 2024 2024 2023 2024 2023 Compensation and Benefits Expense Compensation and benefits expense - U.S. GAAP Basis $534,423 $465,405 $559,207 $2,003,212 $1,946,010 Adjustments: Compensation and benefits expense related to noncontrolling interests and similar arrangements (k) (13,707 ) (2,249 ) (1,736 ) (19,961 ) (9,233 ) (Charges) credits pertaining to LFI and other similar arrangements (n) 8,728 (16,732 ) (25,933 ) (16,176 ) (41,463 ) Expenses associated with cost-saving initiatives – – (15,814 ) (46,610 ) (182,103 ) Expenses associated with sale of property (o) 3,119 (20,121 ) – (17,002 ) – Expenses associated with senior management transition (p) – – – – (10,674 ) Adjusted compensation and benefits expense $532,563 $426,303 $515,724 $1,903,463 $1,702,537 Non-Compensation Expenses Non-compensation expenses - U.S. GAAP Basis $183,599 $158,274 $178,376 $670,390 $693,330 Adjustments: Non-compensation expenses related to noncontrolling interests and similar arrangements (k) (726 ) (672 ) (573 ) (2,805 ) (2,788 ) Distribution fees, reimbursable deal costs, provision for credit losses and other (h) (28,818 ) (19,310 ) (28,782 ) (90,665 ) (105,681 ) Amortization and other acquisition-related costs (53 ) (53 ) (95 ) (242 ) (334 ) Expenses associated with cost-saving initiatives – – (807 ) (1,532 ) (13,023 ) Adjusted non-compensation expenses $154,002 $138,239 $148,119 $575,146 $571,504 Operating Income (Loss) Operating income (loss) - U.S. GAAP Basis $107,084 $161,187 $71,897 $386,472 ($79,957 ) Adjustments: Operating income (loss) related to noncontrolling interests and similar arrangements (k) 8,016 (8,192 ) (7,926 ) (6,787 ) (18,169 ) Interest expense (i) 22,071 22,474 19,656 87,795 77,457 Amortization and other acquisition-related costs 53 53 95 242 334 Asset impairment charges – – – – 19,129 Losses associated with cost-saving initiatives (j) – – 231 587 4,878 Expenses associated with cost-saving initiatives – – 16,621 48,142 195,126 Gain on sale of property (m) – (114,271 ) – (114,271 ) – Expenses associated with sale of property (o) (3,119 ) 20,121 – 17,002 – Expenses associated with senior management transition (p) – – – – 10,674 Benefit pursuant to tax receivable agreement obligation (“TRA”) (q) (8,237 ) – (3,459 ) (8,237 ) (43,894 ) Adjusted operating income $125,868 $81,372 $97,115 $410,945 $165,578 Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes Provision (benefit) for income taxes - U.S. GAAP Basis $28,788 $45,052 $403 $99,764 ($22,650 ) Adjustment: Tax effect of adjustments (9,975 ) (25,915 ) 11,949 (20,972 ) 35,411 Adjusted provision for income taxes $18,813 $19,137 $12,352 $78,792 $12,761 Net Income (Loss) attributable to Lazard, Inc. Net income (loss) attributable to Lazard, Inc. - U.S. GAAP Basis $86,310 $107,938 $63,567 $279,912 ($75,479 ) Adjustments: Asset impairment charges – – – – 19,129 Losses associated with cost-saving initiatives (j) – – 231 587 4,878 Expenses associated with cost-saving initiatives – – 16,621 48,142 195,126 Gain on sale of property (m) – (114,271 ) – (114,271 ) – Expenses associated with sale of property (o) (3,119 ) 20,121 – 17,002 – Expenses associated with senior management transition (p) – – – – 10,674 Benefit pursuant to tax receivable agreement obligation (“TRA”) (q) (8,237 ) – (3,459 ) (8,237 ) (43,894 ) Noncontrolling interests effect of adjustments – 3 – 3 – Tax effect of adjustments 9,975 25,915 (11,949 ) 20,972 (35,411 ) Adjusted net income $84,929 $39,706 $65,011 $244,110 $75,023 Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - U.S. GAAP Basis 106,113,813 103,475,234 94,989,330 102,392,171 88,993,985 Adjustment: participating securities including profits interest participation rights and other 2,243,743 2,039,002 4,164,691 2,006,077 8,456,408 Adjusted Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding (e) 108,357,556 105,514,236 99,154,021 104,398,248 97,450,393 Diluted net income (loss) per share: U.S. GAAP Basis $0.80 $1.02 $0.65 $2.68 ($0.90 ) Diluted net income (loss) effect of adjustments (0.02 ) (0.64 ) 0.01 (0.34 ) 1.67 Adjusted Basis $0.78 $0.38 $0.66 $2.34 $0.77 This presentation includes non-GAAP measures. Our non-GAAP measures are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the corresponding U.S. GAAP measures and should be read only in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. For a detailed explanation of the adjustments made to the corresponding U.S. GAAP measures, see Notes to Financial Schedules. See Notes to Financial Schedules RECONCILIATION OF NON-COMPENSATION EXPENSES U.S. GAAP TO ADJUSTED (a) (unaudited) Three Months Ended Year Ended December 31, September 30, December 31, December 31, December 31, ($ in thousands) 2024 2024 2023 2024 2023 Non-compensation expenses - U.S. GAAP Basis: Occupancy and equipment $33,798 $34,249 $33,436 $132,935 $131,117 Marketing and business development 28,572 21,782 27,259 99,446 99,357 Technology and information services 47,573 44,628 47,363 183,524 189,670 Professional services 23,954 19,541 23,129 87,109 89,308 Fund administration and outsourced services 25,923 27,996 27,450 107,173 110,878 Other 23,779 10,078 19,739 60,203 73,000 Non-compensation expenses - U.S. GAAP Basis $183,599 $158,274 $178,376 $670,390 $693,330 Non-compensation expenses - Adjustments: Occupancy and equipment (h) ($93 ) ($88 ) ($197 ) ($1,849 ) ($1,898 ) Marketing and business development (h) (k) (4,501 ) (3,064 ) (3,748 ) (12,588 ) (15,299 ) Technology and information services (h) (k) (30 ) (66 ) (149 ) (180 ) (8,270 ) Professional services (h) (k) (1,368 ) (1,270 ) (1,306 ) (4,596 ) (6,408 ) Fund administration and outsourced services (h) (k) (14,942 ) (16,660 ) (16,546 ) (62,226 ) (65,239 ) Other (h) (k) (8,662 ) 1,113 (8,311 ) (13,805 ) (24,712 ) Subtotal non-compensation expenses adjustments ($29,596 ) ($20,035 ) ($30,257 ) ($95,244 ) ($121,826 ) Adjusted non-compensation expenses: Occupancy and equipment $33,705 $34,161 $33,239 $131,086 $129,219 Marketing and business development 24,071 18,718 23,511 86,858 84,058 Technology and information services 47,543 44,562 47,214 183,344 181,400 Professional services 22,586 18,271 21,823 82,513 82,900 Fund administration and outsourced services 10,980 11,336 10,904 44,947 45,639 Other 15,117 11,191 11,428 46,398 48,288 Adjusted non-compensation expenses $154,002 $138,239 $148,119 $575,146 $571,504 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. See Notes to Financial Schedules LAZARD, Inc. Notes to Financial Schedules (a) Selected Summary Financial Information are 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. Beginning in the first quarter of 2024, Lazard has updated the names of certain non-GAAP measures and metrics. The nomenclature change did not result in any change to the components of our non-GAAP measures and metrics compared to prior 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 for income taxes as a percentage of adjusted operating income less interest expense, amortization and other acquisition-related costs. Three Months Ended Year Ended ($ in thousands) December 31, September 30, December 31, December 31, December 31, 2024 2024 2023 2024 2023 Adjusted provision for income taxes $18,813 $19,137 $12,352 $78,792 $12,761 Adjusted operating income less interest expense, amortization and other acquisition-related costs 103,744 58,845 77,364 322,908 87,787 Adjusted effective tax rate 18.1% 32.5% 16.0% 24.4% 14.5% (g) Current cash incentive compensation is composed of cash bonuses for a given year which are paid early in the following year, and for which no future service is required. (h) Represents certain distribution, introducer and management fees paid to third parties and reimbursable deal and other costs, for which an equal amount is excluded from both adjusted net revenue and adjusted non-compensation expenses, respectively, and excludes provision for credit losses, which represents fees and other receivables that are deemed uncollectible. (i) 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. (j) Represents (gains) losses associated with the closing of certain offices as part of the cost-saving initiatives, including the reclassification of currency translation adjustments to earnings from accumulated other comprehensive loss and transactions related to foreign currency exchange. (k) (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. (l) 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. (m) Represents gain on the sale of an owned office building. (n) 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. (o) Represents estimated statutory profit-sharing expenses associated with the sale of an owned office building. (p) Represents expenses associated with senior management transition reflecting the departure of certain executive officers. (q) Represents the effect of the periodic revaluation of the TRA liability. NM Not meaningful

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