AllianceBernstein CEO reports 24,946-unit sale under 10b5-1 plan

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Seth P. Bernstein, President and CEO and a director of AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. (AB), reported a sale of AB Holding Units under a Rule 10b5-1 plan. On 08/22/2025 he disposed of 24,946 AB Holding Units at prices ranging from $40.00 to $40.16 per unit, with a weighted average sale price of $40.05. After the sale he beneficially owned 238,510 AB Holding Units. The Form 4 indicates the transactions were coded as sales and executed pursuant to a written plan intended to satisfy Rule 10b5-1(c).

Positive

• Transaction disclosed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan, indicating the sale was pre-arranged and intended to provide affirmative defense to insider trading claims
• Complete transaction details provided: number of units sold (24,946), weighted average price ($40.05), price range ($40.00–$40.16), and post-sale beneficial ownership (238,510 units)

Negative

• Insider sale of 24,946 units which reduces the reporting person’s holdings (from an undisclosed prior amount to 238,510 units)
• Form 4 does not disclose the original pre-sale holding amount or context for the sale beyond the 10b5-1 plan

Insights

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Insider sale under a 10b5-1 plan of 24,946 units by the CEO/director; routine disclosure without additional context.

The filing shows a planned sale rather than an ad-hoc trade, as indicated by the checked box for a Rule 10b5-1 plan and the transaction code "S." The report quantifies the disposition (24,946 units) and gives the weighted average price ($40.05), and the filer retains a meaningful residual holding (238,510 units). This is a standard Section 16 disclosure that satisfies public reporting obligations but does not, by itself, indicate corporate governance changes or extraordinary events.

Securities Analyst

TL;DR: Material figures are transparent: 24,946 units sold at a $40.05 weighted average; remaining beneficial ownership disclosed.

The Form 4 provides clear transactional detail: sale date 08/22/2025, price range $40.00–$40.16, and post-transaction beneficial ownership of 238,510 units. Because the sale is reported under a 10b5-1 plan, it suggests pre-arranged execution; the filing does not provide any information about the reason for the sale or its impact on company operations or financials.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

BERNSTEIN SETH P

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN

501 COMMERCE STREET

(Street)

NASHVILLE TN 37203

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN HOLDING L.P. [ AB ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	President and CEO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/22/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
AB Holding Units(1)	08/22/2025		S		24,946(2)	D	$40.05(2)	238,510	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Units representing assignments of beneficial ownership of limited partnership interests in AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. ("AB Holding Units").

2. Reporting Person sold 24,946 AB Holding Units at prices ranging from $40.00 to $40.16 per Unit. The price set forth in the table represents the weighted average sales price.

Remarks:

	/s/ Seth P. Bernstein	08/25/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did AllianceBernstein (AB) insider Seth P. Bernstein report on the Form 4?

The Form 4 reports that Seth P. Bernstein sold 24,946 AB Holding Units on 08/22/2025 at prices ranging from $40.00 to $40.16, with a weighted average sale price of $40.05.

Was the insider sale by AB’s CEO/director part of a 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. The filing includes a checked box indicating the transaction was made pursuant to a written plan intended to satisfy the Rule 10b5-1(c) affirmative defense.

How many AB Holding Units does Seth P. Bernstein own after the reported sale?

Following the reported transaction he beneficially owned 238,510 AB Holding Units.

What price did the insider receive for the AB Holding Units sold?

The sale prices ranged from $40.00 to $40.16 per unit; the weighted average sales price reported is $40.05.

When was the Form 4 filed and who signed it?

The signature block shows Seth P. Bernstein signed the Form 4 on 08/25/2025 reporting the 08/22/2025 transactions.