2011 Annual Report
2011 Annual Report The Lazard model is simple and powerful. Our model is built on Financial In Asset Management, we are Advisory and Asset Management— a world-class firm with strong what we consider the two most performance and growth. We are attractive businesses in financial leaders in emerging markets and services. global equities. We provide clients with global and local investment We compete on equal footing with solutions that we export and import firms many times our size, without around the world. the inherent risks and conflicts that come with the use of capital. We aim to drive shareholder returns through quality revenue growth, In Financial Advisory, we are investing smartly in hiring and long-standing leaders in M&A and expansion, focusing on realizing strategic advice. We offer clients operating leverage, and returning extraordinary depth and experience cash to shareholders. in our understanding of capital structure and capital markets. We are leaders in restructuring and in advising governments around the world. And our Capital Structure Advisory business is a powerful complement to our strategic advice. Financial Highlights ($mm, except per share data) 2011 2010 2009 Net Revenue $1,830 $1,905 $1,531 Operating Revenue1,3 1,884 1,979 1,618 Adjusted Net Income2,3 179 281 11 Adjusted Net Income Per Share—Diluted2,3 $1.31 $2.06 $0.09 OPERATING REVENUE1,3 ($mm) 2011 NET REVENUE BY BUSINESS4 2,500 Financial Asset Advisory Management $2,015 $1,979 2,000 $1,884 $1,675 $1,618 53% 47% 1,500 2011 NET REVENUE BY GEOGRAPHY 1,000 59% 33% United Europe States 500 8% Rest of World 0 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 STOCK PERFORMANCE5 Lazard Ltd S&P Financial Index S&P 500 Index $200 150 100 50 0 30 Dec 2005 29 Dec 2006 31 Dec 2007 31 Dec 2008 31 Dec 2009 31 Dec 2010 30 Dec 2011 1 Excludes revenues related to non-controlling interests, interest expense 3 A non-U.S.
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