Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund Sets October Distribution

The fund also processed a previously announced distribution on September 22. Financial disclosures indicate that 43% of the current monthly payout is classified as a return of capital, while 33% stems from net realized long-term capital gains and 24% from net investment income. For the fiscal year to date, return of capital accounts for 51% of total cumulative distributions, totaling $0.69978 per share.

Management emphasizes that these figures are estimates based on accounting principles that may differ from final federal tax regulations. Investors are cautioned that a return of capital does not equate to investment yield or income, as it may represent a repayment of original investment funds. Final tax reporting details will be provided via Form 1099-DIV through financial intermediaries following the close of the fiscal year. Performance data for the fund, which maintains a portfolio of 60 to 80 global equity securities, remains available through the Lazard Asset Management portal.