[8-K] ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN HOLDING L.P. Reports Material Event
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AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. reported that preliminary assets under management rose to $899 billion as of May 31, 2026, up from $882 billion at the end of April, a 2% increase. The rise was driven by market appreciation, while overall client flows were slightly negative.
May outflows were concentrated in Retail, partly offset by modest inflows from Institutions and roughly flat flows in Private Wealth. At May 31, 2026, AUM totaled $370 billion in Private, $362 billion in Institutions and $167 billion in Retail across equity, fixed income and alternatives/multi‑asset strategies.
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Insights
AUM increased 2% to $899B, driven by markets with modest net outflows.
AllianceBernstein reports preliminary assets under management of $899 billion at May 31, 2026, up from $882 billion a month earlier. The 2% gain reflects market appreciation across strategies rather than strong net inflows.
Net flows were slightly negative overall, with outflows concentrated in Retail. Institutions showed modest inflows and Private Wealth was roughly flat, suggesting mixed client demand. Segment AUM is diversified across equity, fixed income and Alternatives/Multi‑Asset Solutions, which reached $214 billion.
The release emphasizes typical asset‑manager risks in its forward‑looking statements, including market performance, economic conditions and regulation. Subsequent quarterly and annual filings may provide more detail on flow trends by channel and strategy.
8-K Event Classification
2 items: 7.01, 9.01
2 items
Item 7.01
Regulation FD Disclosure
Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Total AUM May 31, 2026: $899 billion
Total AUM April 30, 2026: $882 billion
AUM increase: 2%
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8 metrics
Total AUM May 31, 2026
$899 billion
Preliminary assets under management at May 31, 2026
Total AUM April 30, 2026
$882 billion
Assets under management at April 30, 2026
AUM increase
2%
Month-end May 2026 vs. April 2026
Private client AUM
$370 billion
Private segment AUM at May 31, 2026
Institutional AUM
$362 billion
Institutional segment AUM at May 31, 2026
Retail AUM
$167 billion
Retail segment AUM at May 31, 2026
Alternatives/Multi-Asset AUM
$214 billion
Alternatives/Multi‑Asset Solutions at May 31, 2026
AB Holding stake
31.4%
AllianceBernstein Holding ownership of AllianceBernstein as of March 31, 2026
Key Terms
assets under management, Regulation FD Disclosure, forward-looking statements, Alternatives/Multi-Asset Solutions, +2 more
6 terms
assets under management financial
"announcing AB’s preliminary assets under management as of May 31, 2026"
Assets under management (AUM) is the total value of all the investments that a financial company or fund is responsible for overseeing on behalf of its clients. It’s like a big bucket that shows how much money the firm is managing for people or organizations. A higher AUM often indicates a larger, more trusted company, and it can influence how much money they earn and the services they can offer.
Regulation FD Disclosure regulatory
"Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure. AllianceBernstein L.P. (“AB”)"
Regulation FD disclosure requires public companies to share important, market-moving information with everyone at the same time instead of tipping off analysts or large investors first. Think of it as making sure all players on a field hear the same announcement simultaneously; that fairness helps investors trust that stock prices reflect the same information and reduces the risk of sudden, unfair trading advantages or regulatory penalties for selective leaks.
forward-looking statements regulatory
"Certain statements provided by management in this news release are “forward-looking statements”"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
Alternatives/Multi-Asset Solutions financial
"Alternatives/Multi-Asset Solutions (1) | 167 | | | 10 | | | 37"
Alternatives/multi-asset solutions are investment offerings that combine traditional holdings (like stocks and bonds) with other types of assets — such as real estate, commodities, private equity, or hedge strategies — in a single package. They matter to investors because, like a balanced meal or a mixed toolbox, blending different kinds of investments aims to reduce risk and smooth returns across market ups and downs, making a portfolio less dependent on any one market or outcome.
Tax-Exempt financial
"Tax-Exempt | 1 | | | 63 | | | 33 | | | 97"
A tax-exempt status means income, a security, or an organization is legally freed from paying one or more taxes that would normally apply. For investors this matters because it changes the money they actually keep—similar to getting a discount on a bill—so tax-exempt holdings often yield lower nominal returns but can be more valuable after taxes, affecting portfolio choice and how securities are priced relative to taxable alternatives.
emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b)"
An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 10, 2026
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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
AllianceBernstein L.P. (“AB”) and AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. are furnishing a news release (“AUM Release”) issued on June 10, 2026 announcing AB’s preliminary assets under management as of May 31, 2026. The AUM Release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.01.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
99.01 AUM Release.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN HOLDING L.P. | |||||||||||
| Dated: June 10, 2026 | By: | /s/ Mark Manley | |||||||||
| Mark Manley Corporate Secretary | |||||||||||
 | Ioanis Jorgali, Investors 629.213.6139 ioanis.jorgali@alliancebernstein.com | Carly Symington, Media 629.213.5568 carly.symington@alliancebernstein.com | ||||||
AB Announces May 31, 2026 Assets Under Management
Nashville, TN, June 10, 2026 - AllianceBernstein L.P. (“AB”) and AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. (“AB Holding”) (NYSE: AB) today announced that preliminary assets under management increased to $899 billion in May 2026, up from $882 billion at the end of April. The 2% increase in month-end AUM was driven by market appreciation, partially offset by net outflows. May outflows were concentrated in Retail, while Institutions saw modest inflows and Private Wealth flows were roughly flat.
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Institutions | Retail | Wealth | Total | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Actively Managed | $ | 51 | $ | 169 | $ | 64 | $ | 284 | $ | 278 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Passive | 31 | 44 | 11 | 86 | 82 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Equity | 82 | 213 | 75 | 370 | 360 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fixed Income | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Taxable | 120 | 67 | 22 | 209 | 209 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tax-Exempt | 1 | 63 | 33 | 97 | 95 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Passive | — | 9 | — | 9 | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Fixed Income | 121 | 139 | 55 | 315 | 313 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Alternatives/Multi-Asset Solutions(1) | 167 | 10 | 37 | 214 | 209 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 370 | $ | 362 | $ | 167 | $ | 899 | $ | 882 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Total | $ | 363 | $ | 356 | $ | 163 | $ | 882 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(1) Includes certain multi-asset solutions and services not included in equity or fixed income services. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Cautions Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements provided by management in this news release are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The most significant of these factors include, but are not limited to, the following: the performance of financial markets, the investment performance of sponsored investment products and separately-managed accounts, general economic conditions, industry trends, future acquisitions, integration of acquired companies, competitive conditions, and government regulations, including changes in tax regulations and rates and the manner in which the earnings of publicly-traded partnerships are taxed. AB cautions readers to carefully consider such factors. Further, such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which such statements are made; AB undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements. For further information regarding these forward-looking statements and the factors that could cause actual results to differ, see “Risk Factors” and “Cautions Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in AB’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 or form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. Any or all of the forward-looking statements made in this news release, Form 10-K, Form 10-Q, other documents AB files with or furnishes to the SEC and any other public statements issued by AB, may turn out to be wrong. It is important to remember that other factors besides those listed in “Risk Factors” and “Cautions Regarding Forward-Looking Statements”, and those listed above, could also adversely affect AB’s financial condition, results of operations and business prospects.
About AllianceBernstein
AllianceBernstein is a leading global investment management firm that offers diversified investment services to institutional investors, individuals and private wealth clients in major world markets.
As of March 31, 2026, including both the general partnership and limited partnership interests in AllianceBernstein, AllianceBernstein Holding owned approximately 31.4% of AllianceBernstein. Including both the general partnership and limited partnership interest in AllianceBernstein Holding and AllianceBernstein, Equitable Holdings, Inc. ("EQH"), owned an approximate 68.0% economic interest in AllianceBernstein.
Additional information about AB may be found on our website, www.alliancebernstein.com.
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FAQ
What were AllianceBernstein (AB) total assets under management at May 31, 2026?
AllianceBernstein reported preliminary assets under management of $899 billion at May 31, 2026. This compares with $882 billion at the end of April 2026, reflecting a 2% month‑end increase mainly from market appreciation.
How did AllianceBernstein (AB) assets under management change from April to May 2026?
Assets under management increased from $882 billion at April 30, 2026 to $899 billion at May 31, 2026. The 2% rise was driven by market appreciation, while net client flows were slightly negative overall during May.
Which client channels drove AllianceBernstein (AB) flows in May 2026?
In May 2026, AllianceBernstein saw outflows concentrated in Retail, with modest inflows from Institutions and roughly flat flows in Private Wealth. Overall, market gains outweighed these flows, lifting total month‑end assets under management.
What was AllianceBernstein (AB) AUM mix by client type at May 31, 2026?
At May 31, 2026, AllianceBernstein managed $370 billion for Private clients, $362 billion for Institutions and $167 billion for Retail. Together, these segments totaled $899 billion across equity, fixed income and alternatives/multi‑asset strategies.
How large were AllianceBernstein (AB) alternatives and multi-asset AUM in May 2026?
Alternatives and Multi‑Asset Solutions totaled $214 billion in assets under management at May 31, 2026. This category includes certain multi‑asset solutions and services not classified as equity or fixed income in the firm’s product lineup.
What ownership stake does AllianceBernstein Holding have in AllianceBernstein as of March 31, 2026?
As of March 31, 2026, AllianceBernstein Holding owned approximately 31.4% of AllianceBernstein, including both general partnership and limited partnership interests. Equitable Holdings, Inc. held an approximate 68.0% economic interest in AllianceBernstein through its ownership stakes.