[Form 4] ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN HOLDING L.P. Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Karl Sprules, Chief Operating Officer of AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. (AB), reported a non‑derivative transfer of AB Holding Units identified as a gift. On 09/10/2025 he disposed of 2,650 AB Holding Units via a transaction coded as a gift at the NYSE closing price of $37.76 on that date. After the transaction he beneficially owns 104,096 AB Holding Units, held directly. The filing clarifies that AB Holding Units represent limited partnership interests in the company and provides the required Section 16 disclosure of the change in beneficial ownership.

Positive

• Full Section 16 disclosure filed, showing compliance with insider reporting rules
• Clear identification of units as limited partnership interests, improving investor transparency
• Continued substantial direct ownership of 104,096 AB Holding Units after the transfer

Negative

• Reduction in direct holdings of 2,650 AB Holding Units (reported as a gift)
• Transaction reduces insider stake marginally, which could be noted by governance watchers

Insights

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Routine insider gift disclosure by a senior officer; transparency maintained with modest reduction in direct holdings.

The filing shows an officer compliance with Section 16 reporting by disclosing a transfer coded as a gift rather than a sale, which suggests the change was not a market disposition. The report confirms continued direct ownership of a substantial block (104,096 units), preserving alignment with holders. No derivatives or other compensatory transactions are reported, and the disclosure of the closing price enhances transparency.

Securities Analyst

TL;DR: Small, non‑market transfer that is unlikely to materially affect AB's public float or valuation.

The 2,650‑unit disposition represents a small percentage of the reported post‑transaction holdings and is recorded as a gift at the closing price of $37.76. There is no indication of sales or option exercises in this filing. From a market‑impact perspective, the transaction size is unlikely to move share supply materially. The filing meets reporting requirements and provides clear quantities and price basis for the transfer.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Sprules Karl

(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)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Operating Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/10/2025

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)	09/10/2025		G		2,650	D	$37.76(2)	104,096	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. The closing price on the NYSE of an AB Holding Unit on September 10, 2025, the date the gift was made.

Remarks:

	/s/ Karl Sprules	09/12/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What transaction did Karl Sprules report on the Form 4 for AB?

He reported a disposition coded as a gift of 2,650 AB Holding Units on 09/10/2025 at the NYSE closing price of $37.76.

How many AB Holding Units does Karl Sprules own after the reported transaction?

Following the transaction he beneficially owns 104,096 AB Holding Units, held directly.

What does an AB Holding Unit represent?

The filing states AB Holding Units represent assignments of beneficial ownership of limited partnership interests in AllianceBernstein Holding L.P.

Was the transaction a sale or a gift according to the Form 4?

The transaction is coded G, which indicates it was a gift, not a sale.

Does the Form 4 show any derivative transactions by Karl Sprules?

No. Table II for derivative securities shows no derivative transactions reported in this filing.