Healthcare services leaders are focused on execution excellence, returns on investment, and “controlling the controllables,” as they navigate a complex macro and policy backdrop. The imperative to deploy capital remains intense, as they execute on their strategic and financial plans. In our latest Healthcare Services Leaders Study, the team surveyed a set of nearly 200 corporate executives and leading investors, and learned the following: 🏦 Capital availability expected to improve, led by private equity 🤝M&A is expected to pick up, particularly sponsor-driven deals 📈Organic growth is the top capital allocation priority 🏥AI is poised to fundamentally transform healthcare services — especially in revenue cycle management and administrative functions Explore the full study for more: https://lnkd.in/erH4SEux
Lazard
Financial Services
New York, New York 505,666 followers
A global financial advisory and asset management firm, built over generations on a foundation of client service
About us
Founded in 1848, Lazard is the preeminent financial advisory and asset management firm, with operations in North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. Lazard provides advice on mergers and acquisitions, capital markets and capital solutions, restructuring and liability management, geopolitics, and other strategic matters, as well as asset management and investment solutions to institutions, corporations, governments, partnerships, family offices, and high net worth individuals. For more information, please visit Lazard.com. Social Media Disclosure: https://www.lazard.com/social-media-community-guidelines/
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https://www.lazard.com
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- Financial Services
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- 1,001-5,000 employees
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- New York, New York
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- Public Company
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- 1848
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- Financial Advisory and Asset Management
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We recently welcomed two groups of university students to Lazard’s London offices as part of our 2026 Spring Insight Programme. Over three days, each group gained an introduction to Lazard’s Financial Advisory business, our teams, and the collegial, collaborative culture that underpins our work. The agenda included sessions led by our M&A sector and product specialists, career Q&A panels, technical workshops, a group project, and the opportunity to shadow our Analysts. We hope all participants came away with fresh insights, strengthened technical skills, and a clearer understanding of what a career in financial advisory looks like in practice. Thank you to all who joined us!
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Before discovering finance, Ekaterina Ksoll (Katja), Lazard's Head of Debt Advisory and Co-Head of Capital Structure Advisory for the DACH region, spent eight years studying the cello and considered becoming a professional musician. Her experiences with music taught her discipline, focus and the importance of listening carefully - skills she continues to draw on today when working with clients and leading teams through complex transactions. Katja’s story is a reminder that there is no single path into investment banking. Your interests and experiences can help set the scene for a career that combines analytical thinking, creativity and collaboration. Watch the full video to learn more about Katja’s story: https://lnkd.in/ekh9PzEp
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Emerging markets have become central to the global AI and semiconductor ecosystem. From critical minerals and advanced manufacturing to energy and infrastructure, EM economies supply many of the inputs powering the AI boom. Yet EM continues to trade at meaningful discounts to developed markets. With roughly $750 billion AI-related investment accelerating across the value chain, particularly in Asia, we believe the asset class may be entering a structural turning point. Learn more from Lazard Asset Management in this month's EM Monitor: https://lnkd.in/etCBxrt5
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Shareholder activism kicked off 2026 at a record pace. Q1 saw 94 global campaigns (up 19% y-o-y), including 55 in the U.S., the busiest ever single quarter for new activity. The story isn’t just about volume. The type of activism is shifting. ✅ Strategy-focused campaigns surged to 38% of activity (well above the 11% five‑year average), signaling heightened activist focus on long‑term strategic direction and, in particular, the role of AI initiatives in corporate strategy ✅ One in five Q1 2026 targets was a Financial Institution (up from only 8% historically), with activists increasingly focused on regional bank consolidation and capital allocation demands ✅ At the same time, the broader ecosystem is changing. Greater regulatory scrutiny of proxy advisors and the in-housing of proxy analysis and voting by institutional investors are reshaping the dynamics of activism campaigns.
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Real estate fundraising is finally turning a corner; however, the recovery is uneven and capital is becoming far more selective. Investor sentiment has shifted toward value‑add and opportunistic strategies, with a strong focus on platforms that can drive operational growth in sectors such as residential, urban logistics and hospitality. In the latest episode of the People Property Place Podcast 🎙️, James Jacobs, Managing Director and Head of Real Assets within Lazard’s Private Capital Advisory team, shares his perspective on where real estate fundraising is heading and the trends reshaping the market. One of the clearest structural shifts highlighted in the conversation is the rapid growth of the real estate secondaries market. Listen to the podcast to understand how the market has evolved from a niche segment two decades ago into a mature ecosystem of multi‑billion‑dollar vehicles today. https://lnkd.in/gEtbb9cv
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We are pleased to share our 2025 Annual Letter to Shareholders, in which CEO and Chairman Peter Orszag reflects on the progress we’ve made advancing our Lazard 2030 long‑term growth strategy. As client needs evolve amid shifting global dynamics and market conditions, our long-term focused approach is designed to meet growing demand for independent judgment and customized solutions. While what we do remains consistent — delivering client insights and solutions grounded in contextual alpha — how we do it continues to evolve: reshaping our culture, accelerating our adoption of AI, and redefining our strategy across a broader set of growth opportunities. While we are still in early stages, our progress continues to fuel strong momentum, and we enter 2026 with conviction in our vision for Lazard’s future. Thank you to our clients and shareholders for your continued partnership and support. Read the full letter: https://lnkd.in/gbk8c57e
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In the summer of 2024, Lazard was selected by leading European grid operator TenneT Holding to advise on one of Germany’s most significant energy infrastructure transactions in recent years. Balancing public and private interests while navigating two parallel transaction paths right up to the finish line; the mandate sat at the intersection of energy policy, sovereign priorities, and capital markets. Our latest "Behind the Deal" video highlights the seamless coordination between our teams in Frankfurt, Munich, Amsterdam, and Paris. It provides an inside look into how teams worked together across geographies and disciplines to deliver high-impact, strategic solutions for our client – ultimately helping support Europe’s long-term energy transition. Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/eRaGGfmz