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AllianceBernstein (NYSE: AB) has scheduled its First Quarter 2025 financial and operating results announcement for Thursday, April 24, 2025, before market opening. The company will host a teleconference at 9:00 am (CT) featuring key executives including Seth Bernstein (President and CEO), Thomas Simeone (CFO), and Onur Erzan (Head of Global Client Group and Private Wealth).

Investors can access the conference through a webcast on AB's Investor Relations website or by telephone: (888) 440-3310 (US) or +1 (646) 960-0513 (international) using conference ID# 6072615. The presentation materials will be available on the company's website after the results release, and a webcast replay will be accessible approximately one hour after the conference concludes.

Equitable Holdings (NYSE: EQH) has completed its cash tender offer for AllianceBernstein Holding (NYSE: AB) units. The company accepted 19,682,946 units at $38.50 per unit, representing approximately 17.8% of outstanding Units as of December 31, 2024. The total cost of the purchase was approximately $757.8 million, excluding fees and expenses.

The tender offer, which expired on April 1, 2025, initially targeted up to 46,000,000 units for an aggregate purchase price of up to $1.8 billion. Following this transaction, Equitable will increase its economic interest in AllianceBernstein L.P. to approximately 68.6%.

Equitable Holdings (NYSE: EQH) has announced preliminary results of its cash tender offer for AllianceBernstein Holding (NYSE: AB) units. The offer, which expired on April 1, 2025, sought to purchase up to 46,000,000 units at $38.50 per unit, for a maximum aggregate value of $1.8 billion.

According to preliminary counts, 19,766,878 units were properly tendered, including 559,614 units tendered by notice of guaranteed delivery. Equitable expects to accept all tendered units for payment, representing approximately 17.9% of outstanding Units as of December 31, 2024, for an aggregate cost of approximately $761.0 million. Following the purchase, Equitable will hold an approximate 68.6% economic interest in AllianceBernstein L.P.

Equitable Holdings (NYSE: EQH) has extended its cash tender offer to purchase up to 46,000,000 units of AllianceBernstein Holding (NYSE: AB) at $38.50 per unit, representing a total potential purchase of approximately $1.8 billion. The offer's expiration time has been extended from March 24, 2025, to April 1, 2025.

Based on preliminary counts, 19,028,061 units have been properly tendered, including 1,394,553 units tendered by notice of guaranteed delivery. Equitable does not plan to further extend the expiration time or modify other terms. Current unitholders who have already tendered their units do not need to take additional action.

AllianceBernstein (AB) reported a decrease in assets under management (AUM) to $805 billion in February 2025, down from $809 billion in January, representing a 0.5% decline. The decrease was attributed entirely to market depreciation, while firmwide net flows remained flat.

In terms of channel performance, Private Wealth experienced net inflows, which were largely counterbalanced by Institutional net outflows, while Retail flows remained flat during the month.

Equitable Holdings (NYSE: EQH) has launched a cash tender offer to purchase up to 46,000,000 units of AllianceBernstein Holding (NYSE: AB) at $38.50 per unit, representing a total value of approximately $1.8 billion. The offer price represents a 7.8% premium over AB Holding's closing price on February 21, 2025.

The tender offer targets approximately 41.7% of AB Holding's outstanding units. Currently, Equitable owns about 61.9% interest in AllianceBernstein L.P. through various holdings. If the maximum units are purchased, Equitable's economic interest would increase to approximately 77.5%.

The offer expires on March 24, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. NYC time, unless extended. The offer is not conditional on financing or minimum tender requirements but is subject to customary terms and conditions.

AllianceBernstein (NYSE: AB) reported a 2% increase in assets under management (AUM) to $809 billion in January 2025, up from $792 billion in December 2024. The growth was primarily attributed to market appreciation and slightly positive firmwide net flows.

The company experienced net inflows in Retail and Institutions segments, partially offset by net outflows in Private Wealth. The AUM breakdown shows: Equity at $342 billion (actively managed: $272B, passive: $70B), Fixed Income at $299 billion (taxable: $211B, tax-exempt: $78B, passive: $10B), and Alternatives/Multi-Asset Solutions at $168 billion.

AllianceBernstein (AB) reported strong financial results for Q4 and full-year 2024. The company achieved Q4 GAAP diluted net income of $0.94 per unit and adjusted diluted net income of $1.05 per unit. For the full year, AB recorded net revenues of $4.48 billion, up 7.7% from 2023, with operating income increasing 37.5% to $1.12 billion.

The firm's assets under management (AUM) reached $792.2 billion, representing a 9.2% increase from 2023. Despite Q4 outflows, AB's active platform registered $4.2 billion net inflows for 2024, with active fixed income flows reaching a record $24.5 billion. The retail channel grew 5% organically, while institutional net outflows remained concentrated in active equities.

Operating margins expanded significantly, with adjusted operating margin increasing 410 basis points to 32.3%. The company announced a cash distribution of $1.05 per unit, payable on March 13, 2025.

AllianceBernstein (NYSE: AB) has announced it will release its Fourth Quarter 2024 financial and operating results before market opens on Thursday, February 6, 2025. The company will hold a teleconference at 10:00 am (CT) to discuss the results.

The conference call will be led by Seth Bernstein (President and CEO), Jackie Marks (CFO), and Onur Erzan (Head of Global Client Group and Private Wealth). Investors can access the call via webcast through AB's Investor Relations website or by telephone using the conference ID# 6072615.

A presentation will be available on the company's Investor Relations website after the release of Q4 2024 results, and a webcast replay will be accessible approximately one hour after the call concludes.