Lazard Asset Management LLC Reports 7.3% Stake in Templeton Dragon Fund Inc (TDF)

Lazard Asset Management LLC filed a Schedule 13G on May 15, 2026, reporting a new ownership stake in Templeton Dragon Fund Inc (TDF). As of the event date of March 31, 2026, the firm beneficially owns 1,841,353 shares of the issuer's common stock, representing a 7.3% ownership interest. The filing indicates that Lazard Asset Management LLC holds sole voting and sole dispositive power over the entirety of these shares. This filing marks an increase from a previously reported 0.0% position, establishing Lazard as a significant institutional holder. The securities were acquired in the ordinary course of business and are not held for the purpose of changing or influencing the control of the issuer. Lazard Asset Management LLC is a New York-based investment adviser. The issuer, Templeton Dragon Fund Inc, is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and is a closed-end management investment company primarily focused on equity investments in China.