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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 29, 2026

Lazard, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware001-3249298-0437848 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer Identification No.)

30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, New York 10112 (Address of Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 212-632-6000 Not Applicable (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareLAZNew York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company o If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Item 2.02    Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On January 29, 2026, Lazard, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing financial results for its full year 2025 and fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025. A copy of the Company’s press release containing this information is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference. The information furnished pursuant to this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d)Exhibits. The following exhibits are filed or furnished as part of this Report on Form 8-K:

Exhibit Number Description

99.1Press Release issued January 29, 2026

104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Report on Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

LAZARD, INC.

(Registrant)

By:/s/ Shari L. Soloway Name:Shari L. Soloway Title:Corporate Secretary Dated: January 29, 2026

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 23, 2025

Lazard, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware001-3249298-0437848 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer Identification No.)

30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, New York 10112 (Address of Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 212-632-6000 Not Applicable (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareLAZNew York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company o If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Item 2.02    Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On October 23, 2025, Lazard, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2025. A copy of the Company’s press release containing this information is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference. The information furnished pursuant to this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d)Exhibits. The following exhibits are filed or furnished as part of this Report on Form 8-K:

Exhibit Number Description

99.1Press Release issued October 23, 2025

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Report on Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

LAZARD, INC.

(Registrant)

By:/s/ Shari Soloway Name:Shari Soloway Title:Corporate Secretary Dated: October 23, 2025

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 24, 2025

Lazard, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware001-3249298-0437848 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer Identification No.)

30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, New York 10112 (Address of Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 212-632-6000 Not Applicable (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareLAZNew York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company o If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Item 2.02    Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On July 24, 2025, Lazard, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2025. A copy of the Company’s press release containing this information is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference. The information furnished pursuant to this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d)Exhibits. The following exhibits are filed or furnished as part of this Report on Form 8-K:

Exhibit Number Description

99.1Press Release issued July 24, 2025

104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Report on Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

LAZARD, INC.

(Registrant)

By:/s/ Shari Soloway Name:Shari Soloway Title:Corporate Secretary Dated: July 24, 2025

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 25, 2025

Lazard, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware001-3249298-0437848 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer Identification No.)

30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, New York 10112 (Address of Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 212-632-6000 Not Applicable (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareLAZNew York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company o If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Item 2.02    Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On April 25, 2025, Lazard, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2025. A copy of the Company’s press release containing this information is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference. The information furnished pursuant to this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d)Exhibits. The following exhibits are filed or furnished as part of this Report on Form 8-K:

Exhibit Number Description

99.1Press Release issued April 25, 2025

104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Report on Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

LAZARD, INC.

(Registrant)

By:/s/ Shari Soloway Name:Shari Soloway Title:Corporate Secretary Dated: April 25, 2025

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 30, 2025

Lazard, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware001-3249298-0437848 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer Identification No.)

30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, New York 10112 (Address of Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 212-632-6000 Not Applicable (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareLAZNew York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company o If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Item 2.02    Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On January 30, 2025, Lazard, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing financial results for its full year 2024 and fourth quarter ended December 31, 2024. A copy of the Company’s press release containing this information is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference. The information furnished pursuant to this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act. Item 8.01    Other Events. As in recent years, the Company currently expects that the vesting and settlement of certain deferred incentive compensation awards that were previously granted to the Company’s employees (other than the Company’s named executive officers) under the Company’s 2018 Incentive Compensation Plan and that were originally scheduled to vest on March 1, 2025 may be accelerated to occur on one or more earlier dates during February 2025.

This Report on Form 8-K contains certain forward-looking statements that are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties. The timing of events may differ significantly from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including those set forth in sections entitled “Risk Factors” and “Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and the Company’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2024, June 30, 2024 and September 30, 2024.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d)Exhibits. The following exhibits are filed or furnished as part of this Report on Form 8-K:

Exhibit Number Description

99.1Press Release issued January 30, 2025

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Report on Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

LAZARD, INC.

(Registrant)

By:/s/ Shari Soloway Name:Shari Soloway Title:Corporate Secretary Dated: January 30, 2025

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 31, 2024

Lazard, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware001-3249298-0437848 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer Identification No.)

30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, New York 10112 (Address of Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 212-632-6000 Not Applicable (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareLAZNew York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company o If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Item 2.02    Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On October 31, 2024, Lazard, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2024. A copy of the Company’s press release containing this information is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference. The information furnished pursuant to this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d)Exhibits. The following exhibits are filed or furnished as part of this Report on Form 8-K:

Exhibit Number Description

99.1Press Release issued October 31, 2024

104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Report on Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

LAZARD, INC.

(Registrant)

By:/s/ Shari Soloway Name:Shari Soloway Title:Corporate Secretary Dated: October 31, 2024

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 25, 2024

Lazard, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware001-3249298-0437848 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer Identification No.)

30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, New York 10112 (Address of Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 212-632-6000 Not Applicable (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareLAZNew York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company o If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Item 2.02    Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On July 25, 2024, Lazard, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2024. A copy of the Company’s press release containing this information is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference. The information furnished pursuant to this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d)Exhibits. The following exhibits are filed or furnished as part of this Report on Form 8-K:

Exhibit Number Description

99.1Press Release issued July 25, 2024

104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Report on Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

LAZARD, INC.

(Registrant)

By:/s/ Shari Soloway Name:Shari Soloway Title:Corporate Secretary Dated: July 25, 2024

laz-202404250001311370FALSE00013113702024-04-252024-04-25

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 25, 2024

Lazard, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware001-3249298-0437848 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer Identification No.)

30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, New York 10112 (Address of Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 212-632-6000 Not Applicable (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareLAZNew York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company o If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Item 2.02    Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On April 25, 2024, Lazard, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2024. A copy of the Company’s press release containing this information is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference. The information furnished pursuant to this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d)Exhibits. The following exhibits are filed or furnished as part of this Report on Form 8-K:

Exhibit Number Description

99.1Press Release issued April 25, 2024

104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Report on Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

LAZARD, INC.

(Registrant)

By:/s/ Shari Soloway Name:Shari Soloway Title:Corporate Secretary Dated: April 25, 2024

laz-202401300001311370FALSE00013113702024-01-302024-01-30

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 30, 2024

Lazard, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware001-3249298-0437848 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer Identification No.)

30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, New York 10112 (Address of Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 212-632-6000 Not Applicable (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareLAZNew York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company o If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Item 2.02    Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On February 1, 2024, Lazard, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing financial results for its full year 2023 and fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023. A copy of the Company’s press release containing this information is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference. The information furnished pursuant to this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act. Item 5.02    Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On January 30, 2024, the Company announced that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) elected Dan Schulman and Stephen R. Howe Jr. to join the Board, effective February 1, 2024. Mr. Schulman will serve on the Compensation, Nominating and Governance, and Workplace and Culture Committees of the Board. Mr. Howe will serve on the Audit and Workplace and Culture Committees of the Board. Each of Messrs. Schulman and Howe will receive compensation pursuant to the Company’s directors’ compensation program for independent directors of the Company, the terms of which are described in Item 1 of the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed on March 22, 2023, and are incorporated herein by reference. A copy of the Company’s press release announcing the election of Messrs. Schulman and Howe is attached as Exhibit 99.2 to this Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference. Item 8.01     Other Events.

As in recent years, the Company currently expects that the vesting and settlement of certain deferred incentive compensation awards that were previously granted to the Company’s employees (other than the Company’s named executive officers) under either the Company’s 2008 Incentive Compensation Plan or the Company’s 2018 Incentive Compensation Plan and that were originally scheduled to vest on March 1, 2024 may be accelerated to occur on one or more earlier dates during February 2024.

This Report on Form 8-K contains certain forward-looking statements that are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties. The timing of events may differ significantly from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including those set forth in sections entitled “Risk Fac

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 26, 2023

Lazard Ltd (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Bermuda001-3249298-0437848 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer Identification No.)

Clarendon House, 2 Church Street, Hamilton, Bermuda

HM 11

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 441-295-1422 Not Applicable (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Class A Common StockLAZNew York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company o If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Item 2.02    Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On October 26, 2023, Lazard Ltd (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2023. A copy of the Company’s press release containing this information is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference. The information furnished pursuant to this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d)Exhibits. The following exhibits are filed or furnished as part of this Report on Form 8-K:

Exhibit Number Description

99.1Press Release issued October 26, 2023

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Report on Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

LAZARD LTD

(Registrant)

By:/s/ Mary Ann Betsch Name:Mary Ann Betsch Title:Chief Financial Officer Dated: October 26, 2023

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 27, 2023

Lazard Ltd (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Bermuda001-3249298-0437848 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer Identification No.)

Clarendon House, 2 Church Street, Hamilton, Bermuda

HM 11

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 441-295-1422 Not Applicable (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Class A Common StockLAZNew York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company o If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Item 2.02    Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On July 27, 2023, Lazard Ltd (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2023. A copy of the Company’s press release containing this information is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference. The information furnished pursuant to this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d)Exhibits. The following exhibits are filed or furnished as part of this Report on Form 8-K:

Exhibit Number Description

99.1Press Release issued July 27, 2023

104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Report on Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

LAZARD LTD

(Registrant)

By:/s/ Scott D. Hoffman Name:Scott D. Hoffman Title:Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel Dated: July 27, 2023

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 28, 2023

Lazard Ltd (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Bermuda001-3249298-0437848 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer Identification No.)

Clarendon House, 2 Church Street, Hamilton, Bermuda

HM 11

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 441-295-1422 Not Applicable (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Class A Common StockLAZNew York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company o If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Item 2.02    Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On April 28, 2023, Lazard Ltd (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2023. A copy of the Company’s press release containing this information is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference. The information furnished pursuant to this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d)Exhibits. The following exhibits are filed or furnished as part of this Report on Form 8-K:

Exhibit Number Description

99.1Press Release issued April 28, 2023

104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Report on Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

LAZARD LTD

(Registrant)

By:/s/ Scott D. Hoffman Name:Scott D. Hoffman Title:Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel Dated: April 28, 2023

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 2, 2023

Lazard Ltd

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Bermuda

001-32492

98-0437848

(State or Other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

Clarendon House, 2 Church Street, Hamilton, Bermuda

HM 11

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 441-295-1422

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading

Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Class A Common Stock

LAZ

New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On February 2, 2023, Lazard Ltd (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing financial results for its s full year 2022 and fourth quarter ended December 31, 2022. A copy of the Company’s press release containing this information is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information furnished pursuant to this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.

Item 8.01 Other Events.

As in recent years, the Company currently expects that the vesting and settlement of certain deferred incentive compensation awards that were previously granted to the Company’s employees (other than the Company’s named executive officers) under either the Company’s 2008 Incentive Compensation Plan or the Company’s 2018 Incentive Compensation Plan and that were originally scheduled to vest on March 1, 2023 may be accelerated to occur on one or more earlier dates during February 2023.

This Report on Form 8-K contains certain forward-looking statements that are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties. The timing of events may differ significantly from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including those set forth in sections entitled “Risk Factors” and “Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and the Company’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2022, June 30, 2022 and September 30, 2022.

Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits. The following exhibits are filed or furnished as part of this Report on Form 8-K:

Exhibit

Number

Description

99.1

Press Release issued February 2, 2023

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Report on Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

LAZARD LTD

(Registrant)

By:

/s/ Scott D. Hoffman

Name:

Scott D. Hoffman

Title:

Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel

Dated: February 2, 2023

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2022-10-27 2022-10-27

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 27, 2022

Lazard Ltd

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Bermuda

001-32492

98-0437848

(State or Other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

Clarendon House, 2 Church Street, Hamilton, Bermuda

HM 11

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 441-295-1422

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading

Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Class A Common Stock

LAZ

New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 27, 2022, Lazard Ltd (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2022. A copy of the Company’s press release containing this information is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information furnished pursuant to this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.

Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits. The following exhibits are filed or furnished as part of this Report on Form 8-K:

Exhibit

Number

Description

99.1

Press Release issued on October 27, 2022

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Report on Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

LAZARD LTD

(Registrant)

By:

/s/ Scott D. Hoffman

Name:

Scott D. Hoffman

Title:

Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel

Dated: October 27, 2022

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 27, 2022

Lazard Ltd

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Bermuda

001-32492

98-0437848

(State or Other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

Clarendon House, 2 Church Street, Hamilton, Bermuda

HM 11

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 441-295-1422

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading

Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Class A Common Stock

LAZ

New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On July 28, 2022, Lazard Ltd (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2022. A copy of the Company’s press release containing this information is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information furnished pursuant to this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.

Item 5.02Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On July 28, 2022, the Company announced that its Board of Directors appointed Mary Ann Betsch, age 43, as Chief Financial Officer and a Managing Director of the Company and Lazard Group LLC (“Group”), effective October 3, 2022.

Previously, since 2018, Ms. Betsch served as a Managing Director at Citadel, which is not a parent, subsidiary or other affiliate of the Company or Group, where Ms. Betsch helped lead Citadel’s financing and accounting functions. She began her career over 20 years ago at PricewaterhouseCoopers, where she held audit and advisory roles, serving global investment banks and other financial institutions.

On July 27, 2022, Group entered into a letter agreement with Ms. Betsch (the “Letter Agreement”) with respect to her employment. Generally, Ms. Betsch’s service under the Letter Agreement may be terminated by either party; provided that Ms. Betsch must provide three months’ written notice of her intention to terminate employment. The Letter Agreement provides that Ms. Betsch will receive an annual base salary of $750,000 and a discretionary bonus in respect of calendar year 2022, a portion of which will be granted in the same form of deferred compensation and in comparable proportion as is paid to other executive officers of Group. In addition, as an inducement to accept Group’s offer, and in further consideration of certain restrictions, Ms. Betsch will receive a sign-on bonus equal to $250,000, subject to repayment if Ms. Betsch resigns within 12 months after commencing employment. While providing services to Group and for six months thereafter, Ms. Betsch will be subject to restrictive covenants prohibiting competition with Group or any of its affiliates and solicitation of their clients and employees.

The preceding summary of the Letter Agreement is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Letter Agreement attached as Exhibit 10.1, as though such agreement were fully set forth herein.

There are no arrangement

8-K

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 28, 2022

Lazard Ltd (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Bermuda (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

001-32492

98-0437848

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

Clarendon House, 2 Church Street, Hamilton, Bermuda

HM 11

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code) Registrant’s telephone number, including area code 441-295-1422 Not Applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Class A Common Stock

LAZ

New York Stock Exchange Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On April 28, 2022, Lazard Ltd (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2022. A copy of the Company’s press release containing this information is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference. The information furnished pursuant to this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits.      The following exhibits are filed or furnished as part of this Report on Form 8-K:

Exhibit Number

Description of Exhibit

99.1

Press Release issued on April 28, 2022

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Report on Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

LAZARD LTD

(Registrant)

By:

/s/ Scott D. Hoffman

Name:

Scott D. Hoffman

Title:

Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel

Dated: April 28, 2022

8-K/A

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K/A

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 28, 2022

Lazard Ltd (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Bermuda (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

001-32492

98-0437848

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

Clarendon House, 2 Church Street, Hamilton, Bermuda

HM 11

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code) Registrant’s telephone number, including area code 441-295-1422 Not Applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Class A Common Stock

LAZ

New York Stock Exchange Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Amendment No. 1 on Form 8-K/A (this “Amendment”) amends the Current Report on Form 8-K (the “Original Report”), initially filed by Lazard Ltd (the “Company”) earlier today on April 28, 2022. This Amendment is being filed solely to correct a clerical error in the press release, attached as Exhibit 99.1, announcing financial results for the Company’s first quarter ended March 31, 2022. Additional tables from the prior period were presented in the previously furnished press release that were not included in the actual press release. Except for the deletion of such additional tables as set forth in this Amendment, no other modifications have been made to the Original Report, but for ease of reference, this Amendment restates in its entirety the Original Report.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On April 28, 2022, Lazard Ltd (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2022. A copy of the Company’s press release containing this information is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference. The information furnished pursuant to this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits.      The following exhibits are filed or furnished as part of this Report on Form 8-K:

Exhibit Number

Description of Exhibit

99.1

Press Release issued on April 28, 2022

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Report on Form 8-K/A to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

LAZARD LTD

(Registrant)

By:

/s/ Scott D. Hoffman

Name:

Scott D. Hoffman

Title:

Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel

Dated: April 28, 2022

8-K

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 3, 2022

Lazard Ltd (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Bermuda

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

001-32492

98-0437848

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

Clarendon House, 2 Church Street, Hamilton, Bermuda Street

HM 11

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code) Registrant’s telephone number, including area code 441-295-1422 Not Applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (seeGeneral Instruction A.2. below):

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Class A Common Stock

LAZ

New York Stock Exchange Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company   ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ☐

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On February 3, 2022, Lazard Ltd (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing financial results for its full year 2021 and fourth quarter ended December 31, 2021. A copy of the Company’s press release containing this information is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference. The information furnished pursuant to this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.

Item 8.01 Other Events.

As in recent years, the Company currently expects that the vesting and settlement of certain deferred incentive compensation awards that were previously granted to the Company’s employees (other than the Company’s named executive officers) under either the Company’s 2008 Incentive Compensation Plan or the Company’s 2018 Incentive Compensation Plan and that were originally scheduled to vest on March 1, 2022 may be accelerated to occur on one or more earlier dates during February 2022. This Report on Form 8-K contains certain forward-looking statements that are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties. The timing of events may differ significantly from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including those set forth in sections entitled “Risk Factors” and “Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 and the Company’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2021, June 30, 2021 and September 30, 2021.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits.      The following exhibits are filed or furnished as part of this Report on Form 8-K:

Exhibit Number

Description of Exhibit

99.1

Press Release issued on February 3, 2022

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number

Description of Exhibit

99.1

Press Release issued on February 3, 2022

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Report on Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

LAZARD LTD

(Registrant)

By:

/s/ Scott D. Hoffman

Name:

Scott D. Hoffman

Title:

Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel

Dated: February 3, 2022

8-K

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 29, 2021

Lazard Ltd (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Bermuda

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

001-32492

98-0437848

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

Clarendon House, 2 Church Street, Hamilton, Bermuda

HM 11

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code) Registrant’s telephone number, including area code 441-295-1422 Not Applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (seeGeneral Instruction A.2. below):

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Class A Common Stock

LAZ

New York Stock Exchange Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company   ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ☐

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 29, 2021, Lazard Ltd (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2021. A copy of the Company’s press release containing this information is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference. The information furnished pursuant to this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits.      The following exhibits are filed or furnished as part of this Report on Form 8-K:

Exhibit Number

Description of Exhibit

99.1

Press Release issued on October 29, 2021

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number

Description of Exhibit

99.1

Press Release issued on October 29, 2021

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Report on Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

LAZARD LTD

(Registrant)

By:

/s/ Scott D. Hoffman

Name:

Scott D. Hoffman

Title:

Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel

Dated: October 29, 2021

8-K

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 30, 2021

Lazard Ltd (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Bermuda (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

001-32492

98-0437848

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

Clarendon House, 2 Church Street, Hamilton, Bermuda

HM 11

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code) Registrant’s telephone number, including area code 441-295-1422 Not Applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (seeGeneral Instruction A.2. below):

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Class A Common Stock

LAZ

New York Stock Exchange Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company  ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ☐

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On July 30, 2021, Lazard Ltd (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2021. A copy of the Company’s press release containing this information is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference. The information furnished pursuant to this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits. The following exhibits are filed or furnished as part of this Report on Form 8-K:

Exhibit Number

Description of Exhibit

99.1

Press Release issued on July 30, 2021

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number

Description of Exhibit

99.1

Press Release issued on July 30, 2021

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Report on Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

LAZARD LTD

(Registrant)

By:

/s/ Scott D. Hoffman

Name:

Scott D. Hoffman

Title:

Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel

Dated: July 30, 2021