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Jun 30, 2023

Lazard Q2 2023 Earnings Report

Lazard's results were impacted by challenging market conditions, but the company's diversified global business model proved resilient.

Key Takeaways

Lazard Ltd reported operating revenue of $620 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023. Net income, as adjusted, was $23 million, or $0.24 per share, diluted, for the quarter. On a U.S. GAAP basis, second-quarter 2023 net loss was $124 million, or $1.41 per share, diluted.

Second-quarter operating revenue was $620 million.

Asset Management AUM was $239 billion, up 11% year-to-date.

Financial Advisory second-quarter operating revenue was up 26% from first quarter.

Adjusted compensation ratio for the second quarter of 2023 was 68.4%.

Total Revenue
$620M
Previous year: $676M
-8.3%
EPS
$0.24
Previous year: $0.92
-73.9%
Assets Under Management
$239B
Previous year: $217B
+10.1%
Compensation Ratio
68.4%
Gross Profit
$70.9M
Previous year: $293M
-75.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$698M
Previous year: $907M
-23.1%
Free Cash Flow
$194M
Previous year: $292M
-33.8%
Total Assets
$4.6B
Previous year: $6.71B
-31.4%

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Forward Guidance

Lazard’s diversified global business model has proven resilient during the continued challenging market conditions in the second quarter. The Asset Management business is well-positioned, and the M&A market is stabilizing and conditions are set for the beginning of a rebound.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income