Tracing its history back to 1848, Lazard has long maintained a pre-eminent position in the world's financial marketplace. Lazard Asset Management LLC, an indirect subsidiary of Lazard Ltd., is known for its global perspective on investing and years of experience with both U.S. and non-U.S. portfolios. 

Today, the firm counts more than 170 investment professionals worldwide.  From local offices in seven different countries, Lazard Asset Management offers investors of all types an array of equity, fixed income, and alternative investment solutions. As of December 30, 2006, total assets under management were approximately $97.7 billion.

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