Other holdings experienced a short-term struggle. Asset manager and transaction advisor Lazard Ltd (NYSE:LAZ) fell -22.44% after a weak earnings report. Specifically, the company reported adjusted quarterly earnings of $0.50 per share, short of the consensus $0.65 expectation. Revenues were a bit light, while a higher compensation ratio drove the bulk of the miss. In addition, there were net outflows of $361 million in the quarter. We continue to believe the company has a considerable advantage in the crucial emerging markets investment niche.
From John Rogers (Trades, Portfolio)' Ariel Fund second quarter 2016 commentary.
