Lazard(US:LAZ)2025-07-24 12:00Lazard's Business Overview - Lazard is an independent financial advisory and asset management firm[11] - Asset Management AUM reached $248 billion in 2Q25, with 63% in non-USD securities[19] - Financial Advisory had >200 clients in FY24 with fees >$1M[19] Financial Performance & Strategy - Lazard aims to double revenue by 2030 and achieve a 10-15% average annual total shareholder return (TSR)[31] - In 2024, Financial Advisory net revenue was $1731 million and Asset Management net revenue was $1100 million[161] - Lazard targets an $85 million annual revenue per MD in Financial Advisory by 2025, increasing to $10 million by 2028[34] Financial Metrics - Adjusted net revenue for 2024 was $2890 million[159] - The adjusted compensation ratio for 2024 was 659%[154] - The adjusted non-compensation ratio for 2024 was 199%[156]