Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund Declares Monthly Distribution

Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund (NYSE: LGI) confirmed on July 22, 2026, that it will pay a monthly distribution of $0.15340 per share. This distribution is in line with the fund's Managed Distribution Policy, previously authorized by its Board of Directors.

The distribution is scheduled to be paid on August 21, 2026, to shareholders of record as of August 10, 2026. The ex-dividend date is also August 10, 2026.

Detailed within the announcement tables, the estimated sources for the current distribution indicate that 59% will come from return of capital and 41% from net realized long-term capital gains. There was no distribution from net investment income or net realized short-term capital gains for this period. The fund noted these figures are estimates and subject to change based on tax regulations.

The fund's investment objective is to achieve total return, comprising capital appreciation and current income. Its portfolio typically consists of 60 to 80 U.S. and non-U.S. equity securities from companies with market capitalizations generally exceeding $2 billion. The fund may also invest in emerging markets and related currencies.

Lazard Asset Management (LAM), the fund's investment manager, oversaw $284.7 billion in client assets as of June 30, 2026. Additional details on the fund's portfolio and performance are available on the LAM website.