Lazard Announces Commencement of Senior Notes Offering and Concurrent Tender Offer by Lazard Group LLC - Seite 2

This press release is for informational purposes only and is neither an offer to purchase nor a solicitation of an offer to sell the 2025 Notes. The Tender Offer is being made solely by means of the Offer to Purchase and related Letter of Transmittal and Notice of Guaranteed Delivery dated March 6, 2024. The Tender Offer is void in all jurisdictions where it is prohibited. In those jurisdictions where the securities, blue sky or other laws require the Tender Offer to be made by a licensed broker or dealer, the Tender Offer will be deemed to be made on behalf of Lazard Group by the Dealer Managers or one or more registered brokers or dealers licensed under the laws of such jurisdictions.

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