AllianceBernstein (NYSE: AB) awards 4,397 restricted units to director Das

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Narayandas Das reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN HOLDING L.P. granted Director Narayandas Das 4,397 restricted AB Holding Units as equity compensation. The grant was approved by the Board of AllianceBernstein Corporation, with each Independent Director recusing himself or herself from approving this specific grant.

The units were valued at $38.67 per unit, based on the NYSE closing price on May 20, 2026, and will vest in three equal 33.33% installments on May 1, 2027, 2028 and 2029. After this award, Das directly holds 49,318 AB Holding Units.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Narayandas Das

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	AB Holding Units	4,397	$38.67	$170K

Holdings After Transaction: AB Holding Units — 49,318 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

1. Units representing assignments of beneficial ownership of limited partnership interests in AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. ("AB Holding Units"). The Board of Directors of AllianceBernstein Corporation, general partner of AB Holding, granted 4,397 restricted AB Holding Units to the Reporting Person during a meeting of the Board held on May 20, 2026; each Independent Director recused himself or herself from approving this grant. The AB Holding Units will vest and be delivered in equal 33.33% increments on each of May 1, 2027, 2028 and 2029. Closing price of an AB Holding Unit (NYSE: AB) on the grant date (May 20, 2026).

Key Figures

Restricted units granted: 4,397 AB Holding Units Grant date price: $38.67 per unit Holdings after grant: 49,318 AB Holding Units +1 more

4 metrics

Restricted units granted 4,397 AB Holding Units Equity compensation grant on May 20, 2026

Grant date price $38.67 per unit NYSE closing price on May 20, 2026

Holdings after grant 49,318 AB Holding Units Total direct holdings following transaction

Vesting installments 33.33% each Vesting on May 1, 2027, 2028 and 2029

Key Terms

restricted AB Holding Units, Independent Director, beneficial ownership, vesting

4 terms

restricted AB Holding Units financial

"granted 4,397 restricted AB Holding Units to the Reporting Person"

Independent Director financial

"each Independent Director recused himself or herself from approving this grant"

An independent director is a member of a company's board of directors who is not involved in the company's day-to-day operations and has no significant relationships with the company that could influence their judgment. Their role is to provide unbiased oversight and ensure the company is managed in the best interests of all shareholders. This helps build trust and confidence among investors by promoting transparency and accountability.

beneficial ownership financial

"Units representing assignments of beneficial ownership of limited partnership interests"

Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.

vesting financial

"The AB Holding Units will vest and be delivered in equal 33.33% increments"

Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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 if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

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^*

Narayandas Das

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN

501 COMMERCE STREET

(Street)

NASHVILLE TENNESSEE 37203

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/20/2026

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

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

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

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)	05/20/2026		A		4,397(2)	A	$38.67(3)	49,318	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 Board of Directors of AllianceBernstein Corporation, general partner of AB Holding, granted 4,397 restricted AB Holding Units to the Reporting Person during a meeting of the Board held on May 20, 2026; each Independent Director recused himself or herself from approving this grant. The AB Holding Units will vest and be delivered in equal 33.33% increments on each of May 1, 2027, 2028 and 2029.

3. Closing price of an AB Holding Unit (NYSE: AB) on the grant date (May 20, 2026).

Remarks:

	/s/ Das Narayandas	05/22/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did AllianceBernstein (AB) report for Narayandas Das?

AllianceBernstein reported that Director Narayandas Das received a grant of 4,397 restricted AB Holding Units. This was an equity compensation award approved by the Board and classified as a grant or award acquisition, not an open-market purchase.

What is the value of the restricted AB Holding Units granted to Narayandas Das?

The 4,397 restricted AB Holding Units were valued at $38.67 per unit, the NYSE closing price on May 20, 2026. This price is used for grant valuation rather than indicating any separate purchase transaction by the director.

How and when do Narayandas Das’s restricted AB Holding Units vest?

The granted restricted AB Holding Units vest in three equal 33.33% installments on May 1, 2027, May 1, 2028, and May 1, 2029. Vesting means the units are delivered over time, aligning director compensation with longer-term company performance.

How many AB Holding Units does Narayandas Das hold after this grant?

Following the grant, Narayandas Das directly holds 49,318 AB Holding Units. This figure includes the newly awarded restricted units and reflects his total direct beneficial ownership as reported in the Form 4 after the transaction.

Who approved the restricted unit grant to Narayandas Das at AllianceBernstein?

The grant was approved by the Board of Directors of AllianceBernstein Corporation, the general partner of AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. Each Independent Director recused himself or herself from approving this particular grant to avoid conflicts of interest.

Are the 4,397 AB Holding Units a market purchase by Narayandas Das?

No. The 4,397 AB Holding Units are a restricted equity grant, categorized as a grant, award, or other acquisition. They were not bought on the open market but issued as part of director compensation at the specified closing price.