Replacement - Transactions in a close period

6 June 2018

The following replaces the 'Transaction in a Close Period' announcement released on 31 May 2018 at 3.00 pm, under RNS No 8928P.

The announcement contained references to Listing Rule 15.5.1 which no longer exists.

The full amended text is shown below.

Lazard World Trust Fund

Transactions in a close period

In accordance with the EU Market Abuse Regulation, Lazard World Trust Fund (the "Fund") announces that it is satisfied that all inside information which the Directors and the Fund may have in the period leading up to the announcement of its Annual Results for the period ended 31 March 2018 has previously been and will continue to be notified via a regulatory information service. Therefore, the Fund is not prohibited from repurchasing its own securities, during this period.

For further information, please contact:

Cenkos Securities plc

Will Rogers +44 (0)20 7397 1920

Shamus Henderson +44 (0)20 7397‎ 1917