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Rothschild & Co appoints Pablo Hernandez Schmidt-Tophoff as Head of Energy Services & Decarbonization, North America. 12 Oct 2026 Also appointed Head of Rothschild & Co's Houston office. Rothschild & Co today announced that Pablo Hernandez Schmidt-Tophoff has joined its Global Advisory business as Managing Director, Head of Houston and Head of Energy Services & Decarbonization, North America. Mr. Hernandez Schmidt-Tophoff brings two decades of experience advising clients on strategic and financial advisory assignments across the energy, infrastructure and energy transition sectors. "We are delighted to welcome Pablo to Rothschild & Co," said Markus Pressdee, Global Co-Head of Infrastructure, Energy & Power. "His deep sector expertise, long-standing client relationships and extensive advisory experience make him an excellent fit for our franchise. Pablo will play a critical role in helping accelerate our growth across the energy and infrastructure sectors, working closely together with Doug Fordyce, our Head of Energy, North America, and other partners worldwide." Mr. Hernandez Schmidt-Tophoff joins Rothschild & Co from Lazard, where he spent more than 14 years in the firm's Power, Energy & Infrastructure Group, most recently as Managing Director and Head of Houston. Prior to joining Lazard, Pablo worked within UBS's Latin America group. "As we continue our strategic expansion of our North American business and deepen our presence in key sectors, Pablo will help further strengthen our advisory capabilities and commitment to providing trusted, independent advice to clients." said Lee LeBrun, Head of Global Advisory, North America. Commenting on his appointment, Mr. Hernandez Schmidt-Tophoff said: "I am excited to join Rothschild & Co at a time when the firm is growing significantly in North America, and expanding its footprint in Houston. I look forward to partnering with Markus, Doug and colleagues across the firm to help our clients navigate the evolving opportunities across energy, infrastructure and decarbonization." Pablo holds a B.B.A. in Finance and a B.A. in Economics from The University of Texas at Austin, and an MBA from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business. For further information: Global Advisory, Rothschild & Co. Prosek. About Rothschild & Co, Global Advisory. Rothschild & Co is a family-controlled and independent group and has been at the centre of the world's financial markets for over 200 years. With a team of c.4,600 talented financial services specialists on the ground in over 40 countries, Rothschild & Co's integrated global network of trusted professionals provide in-depth market intelligence and effective long-term solutions for its clients in Global Advisory, Wealth & Asset Management, and Five Arrows, its alternative assets arm. Global Advisory, a division of the Rothschild & Co group, designs and executes strategic M&A and financing solutions, providing impartial, expert advice to large and mid-sized corporations, private equity, families and entrepreneurs, and governments. Through its unrivalled network of 1,600 industry and financing specialists in 48 countries, Rothschild & Co's Global Advisory business combines the breadth of its advisory offering with a high volume of transactions to achieve a unique understanding and perspective into markets and participants worldwide

Triton exits OCU Group in sale to TDR Capital after four-year hold. 5 Oct 2026 Reading time: 3 minutes Private equity investment firm Triton Partners has agreed to sell energy transformation and critical infrastructure services platform OCU Group to TDR Capital. Terms of the transaction, which is subject to regulatory approvals and other closing conditions, have not been disclosed. Since acquiring OCU in 2022, Triton has worked closely with management to transform the business from a regional UK utilities services provider into a leading energy transformation and critical infrastructure platform with a growing international presence. Over the past four years, OCU has broadened its capabilities, expanded into new geographies, and invested in its people, technology and operating platform to support its growth. The company played a major role in Scotland's energy transition through its acquisition of RJ McLeod in 2024. OCU employs more than 2,500 people and deploys a total workforce of around 5,500 across the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and India. In the financial year to 30 April 2026, OCU generated revenue of £1.2bn up from £295m in the year to April 2022, while its order book has surpassed £4bn. Mid-market private equity investor TDR will manage the next stage of OCU's expansion, leveraging the firm's experience internationalising, expanding and professionalising regional infrastructure assets. Thomas Cheung, managing director at Triton, said: "OCU's revenue has more than quadrupled to £1.2bn under Triton's ownership, with 18 acquisitions and expansion into Australia and New Zealand. Drawing on our long track record in infrastructure services and the energy transition, we have worked closely with management to build on OCU's strong utilities heritage and develop a scaled, integrated platform, with broader capabilities, greater international reach, and a more diversified client offering. OCU is now a significantly stronger business, well positioned for its next phase of growth." Michael Hughes, chief executive at OCU Group, said: "Our focus now is on continuing to deliver for our clients, invest in our people and capabilities, and capture the significant opportunities ahead. We look forward to working with TDR - a firm with a strong track record in building leading global businesses - on the next phase of OCU's growth." Gary Lindsay, managing partner at TDR Capital, said: "With the vital challenge of the ongoing modernisation requirements across infrastructure globally and the changing dynamics within the power industry, we see a compelling need to take this platform to the next level." Lazard acted as exclusive financial adviser and White & Case LLP as legal adviser to Triton in connection with the transaction.

Mark Hoban joins Lazard as Managing Director in the Financial Sponsors Group. September 29, 2026 Downloads. NEW YORK - September 29, 2026 - Lazard, Inc. (NYSE: LAZ) announced that Mark Hoban has joined the firm as a Managing Director in its Financial Sponsors Group, based in New York. In this role, Mark will cover large-cap private equity firms and alternative asset managers, advising clients across M&A, secondaries, equity offerings, restructuring and liability management, and debt capital raising. "Mark's arrival is a strong addition to our Financial Sponsors Group. He brings deep, sponsor-focused relationships and a track record advising leading private equity firms and alternative asset managers across M&A, secondaries, equity offerings, and debt financings," said Adam Cady, Global Head of Financial Sponsors at Lazard. "His experience strengthens the coverage we can offer clients as they navigate an active and increasingly complex market." Mark joins Lazard from Bank of America, where he was a Managing Director covering large-cap private equity firms and alternative asset managers. He led deal execution for sponsor transactions across products including M&A advisory, equity offerings, and financing for leveraged buyouts. "Lazard's independence and the depth of its advisory platform have long stood out to me," said Mark Hoban. "Clients are operating in a market that demands creativity across M&A, financing, and capital markets, and I look forward to helping them navigate what lies ahead." Mark holds an M.B.A. from Emory University's Goizueta Business School and a B.S. in Economics from Oglethorpe University. About Lazard Founded in 1848, Lazard is the preeminent financial advisory and asset management firm, with operations in North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. Lazard provides advice on mergers and acquisitions, capital markets and capital solutions, restructuring and liability management, geopolitics, and other strategic matters, as well as asset management and investment solutions to institutions, corporations, governments, partnerships, family offices, and high net worth individuals. Lazard is listed on the New York Stock Exchange as Lazard, Inc. under the ticker LAZ. For more information, please visit Lazard.com and follow Lazard on LinkedIn. Media Contact Jessica Francisco Media Contact Shannon Houston INVESTOR CONTACT William Murdock More news & announcements. October 01, 2026 Press releases September 28, 2026 Press releases September 21, 2026 Press releases