lazard, one of the world’s preeminent financial advisory and asset management firms, operates from 43 cities across 27 countries in north america, europe, asia, australia, central and south america. with origins dating to 1848, the firm provides advice on mergers and acquisitions, strategic matters, restructuring and capital structure, capital raising and corporate finance, as well as asset management services to corporations, partnerships, institutions, governments and individuals. social media disclosure: https://www.lazard.com/social-media-disclosure/