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Michael Wong
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Restructuring and Asset Management Can Stabilize Lazard's Earnings if U.S. M&A Falters

Narrow-moat Lazard reported record second-quarter and first-half operating revenue, but we remain skeptical of equally strong results continuing over the next four quarters. For the first half of 2017, operating revenue grew 28% to $1.345 billion and adjusted diluted earnings per share came in at $1.81. Financial advisory revenue in the second quarter was boosted by the closing of several large acquisition and restructuring deals that caused it to be 43% higher from the previous year. Financial ...
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Lazard Ltd Class A

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Morningstar
Morningstar

Morningstar, Inc. is a leading provider of independent investment research in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The company offer an extensive line of products and services for individual investors, financial advisors, asset managers, and retirement plan providers and sponsors.

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