Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund confirmed a monthly distribution of $0.15340 per share under its Managed Distribution Policy. The distribution is payable on August 21, 2026 to shareholders of record on August 10, 2026, with an ex-dividend date of August 10, 2026. The Fund estimates that 41% of the current distribution comes from net realized long-term capital gains and 59% from return of capital, with no portion from net investment income or short-term gains. The annualized current distribution rate expressed as a percentage of NAV as of June 30, 2026 is 10.08%, while cumulative total return in relation to NAV for the fiscal year through that date is 4.56%.
Lazard LtdThe fund declares a distribution, but the impact on Lazard Ltd (the asset manager) is indirect and neutral; the distribution is a routine capital event for the fund, not a direct driver for the parent company.