Lazard Asset Management

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Assets under management of C$130 billion as at December 31, 2011 and more than 280 investment professionals. Headquartered in New York with close to 15 offices throughout the world.

A subsidiary of Lazard, the pre-eminent financial group dating from 1848 that offers financial consulting (mergers & acquisitions and financing) and portfolio management services. Lazard Asset Management is recognized primarily for equity management according to an investment method that favours security selection focused on value and financial return. The firm also manages fixed-income securities, alternative strategies, asset allocation and private wealth mandates. Lazard Asset Management provides management services to institutional clients, distribution networks and high net worth clients.