Lazard Ltd (NYSE: LAZ) is the parent company of Lazard Group LLC, a global, independent and one of the world's largest investment banks with approximately 2,300 employees in 39 cities across 24 countries throughout Europe, North America, Asia, Australia, Central and South America. Formerly known as Lazard Frères & Co. the firms origins date back to 1848, the firm provides advice on mergers and acquisitions, restructuring and capital raising, as w...
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Lazard Ltd (NYSE: LAZ) is the parent company of Lazard Group LLC, a global, independent and one of the world's largest investment banks with approximately 2,300 employees in 39 cities across 24 countries throughout Europe, North America, Asia, Australia, Central and South America. Formerly known as Lazard Frères & Co. the firms origins date back to 1848, the firm provides advice on mergers and acquisitions, restructuring and capital raising, as well as asset management services to corporations, partnerships, institutions, governments, and individuals. Lazard remained privately held until May 5, 2005, when the company conducted an initial public offering of its shares. In connection with its IPO, Lazard spun off its securities underwriting business, Lazard Capital Markets, which is now its own firm.
Lazard's history as a preeminent financial advisor has contributed to its ability to secure key advisory roles in some of the most important, complex and recognizable mergers and...
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