---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001628280-24-051041"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "LAZ"
cik: "0001311370"
company_name: "Lazard, Inc."
filed_at: "2024-12-12T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-29T03:54:01.221349+00:00"
event_type: "debt"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.4
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.4
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Lazard completes consent solicitation, amends indenture and guarantees $1.7B senior notes

## Summary
- Lazard obtained required consents to amend reporting covenant on four series of senior notes totaling $1.7B.
- Consent payment of $1.50 per $1,000 principal paid to consenting holders.
- Amendments allow parent entity (Lazard, Inc.) to file reports instead of Lazard Group, with Lazard guaranteeing the notes.
- Notes affected: 3.625% due 2027 ($300M), 4.500% due 2028 ($500M), 4.375% due 2029 ($500M), 6.000% due 2031 ($400M).

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001628280-24-051041
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: LAZ
- cik: 0001311370
- company_name: Lazard, Inc.
- filed_at: 2024-12-12T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: debt
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.4
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.4
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1311370/000162828024051041/0001628280-24-051041-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1311370/000162828024051041/laz-20241211.htm

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