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Lazard is a preeminent financial advisory and asset management firm with offices in 27 cities and financial centers in 15 countries around the globe. The firm, founded in New Orleans in 1848, provides services including mergers and acquisitions, asset management and restructuring to corporations, partnerships, institutions, governments and individuals. The firm has advised on more than 100 in-and out-of- court restructurings comprising in excess of $300 billion of debt restructured. Its restructuring assignments have included WorldCom and Reliant Resources in Italy, Parmalat in the U.K., Marconi Corporation plcin France and the U.K., Eurotunnel plc and in Korea, Daewoo.

Operational for more than 80 years, First Republic Investment Management is an investment advising company. It manages assets for individuals, families, foundations, endowments and institutions. The company offers trust, brokerage and banking services. First Republic Investment Management manages fixed-income portfolios and develops investment guidelines. The company also manages portfolios by utilizing municipal bonds and tax-advantaged vehicles. It offers a balanced portfolio strategy that features a blend of equity and fixed-income instruments and provides protection during market declines and corrections. The company s fixed-income portion consists of a combination of treasuries, mortgage- and asset-backed securities and investment-grade corporate bonds. First Republic Investment Management maintains a presence in New York City.