291 of net realized longtermcapital gains 16

NEW YORK(Business Wire)In November 2008 ABI Research carried out a survey of more than 1000 adultconsumers in the United States, aimed at identifying their attitudes to netbooksand mobile Internet devices (MIDs). The results are summarized in a ResearchBrief that provides critical insights into consumer perceptions of theseproducts Among many other results, the research found that only 11 would use a netbookas their primary computer, while a massive 79 view netbooks as a secondarydevice to be used in addition to a laptop or desktop computer. Netbooks are smaller, so theyre not as easy to use or as powerful as a PC or alaptop, and generally dont include built-in CD or DVD drives. However, the flipside is that the smaller size and weight of netbooks makes them much easier totote around the home or on-the-go. When considering another laptop as an additional device mostlyfor browsing the web and using other Internet-based communications applications,consumers will find netbooks to be an appropriate alternative." This Research Brief, "US Consumer Interest in Netbooks"( http://)addresses consumers levels of interest in purchasing these devices, expectedusage patterns, preferred applications, size and form factor, operating systems,affordability, and more. ABI Research provides in-depth analysis and quantitative forecasting of emergingtrends in global connectivity.

From offices in North America, Europe and Asia,ABI Researchs worldwide team of experts advise thousands of decision makersthrough research and advisory services in seven key practice areas Est. 1990.For more information visit , or call 1.516.624.2500. NEW YORK(Business Wire)The Lazard World Dividend & Income Fund (NYSE:LOR) has announced the componentsof distributions made by the Fund in 2008. The cumulative distributions for the fiscal year 2008 totaled $1.848 per shareand were composed of $1.408 of net investment income (76), $0.149 of netrealized short-term capital gains (8), and $0.291 of net realized long-termcapital gains (16). The amounts and sources of distributions reported are notfor tax reporting purposes.

Shareholders will receive a Form 1099-DIV for thecalendar year that will report these distributions for federal income taxpurposes. Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fundsinvestment performance from the amount of this distribution. The Funds objective is total return, through a combination of dividends,income, and capital appreciation. The Funds net assets are invested in aportfolio of approximately 60 to 90 world equity securities, consistingprimarily of the highest dividend-yielding stocks selected from the currentholdings of other accounts managed by Lazard Asset Management. The equityportfolio is broadly diversified in both developed and emerging market countriesand across the capitalization spectrum. The Fund seeks enhanced income byinvesting in short duration (typically less than one year) emerging marketforward currency contracts and other emerging market debt instruments. An indirect subsidiary of Lazard Ltd, Lazard Asset Management LLC (LAM), theFunds investment manager, offers a range of equity, fixed-income, andalternative investment products worldwide.