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02/23/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/23/2026 15:46

Lazard Completes Sale of Edgewater Funds Interests

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Lazard Completes Sale of Edgewater Funds Interests

February 23, 2026

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Today, Lazard announced that it has sold its stake in the Edgewater Funds management vehicles, as part of the firm's ongoing efforts to simplify operations and align activities with its long-term growth strategy, Lazard 2030.

We share our appreciation for Jim Gordon, the founder and managing partner of Edgewater, and our gratitude for the longstanding relationship.

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As of December 31, 2025, Lazard Asset Management's $254 billion of AUM included $1.5 billion related to Edgewater. Further details can be found in Lazard's Form 10-K filed today and available in the Investor Relations section of Lazard.com

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