According to the latest data from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, on March 24, Lazard Asset Management LLC increased its stake in SINOPHARM (01099) by 2,096,025 shares. The transaction was executed at a price of HK$19.5897 per share, resulting in a total investment of approximately HK$41.06 million. Following this purchase, Lazard's total shareholding in the company reached about 176 million shares, representing a 13.13% stake.