Director Daniel G. Kaye awarded 4,397 AB units at $38.67 (NYSE: AB)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Kaye Daniel G reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN HOLDING L.P. director Daniel G. Kaye reported receiving an equity award of 4,397 restricted AB Holding Units. The grant was approved by the Board of Directors of AllianceBernstein Corporation, the general partner, at a meeting on May 20, 2026.

The restricted units will vest and be delivered in three equal 33.33% installments on May 1 of 2027, 2028 and 2029, aligning the director’s compensation with long-term performance. Following this award, Kaye directly holds 48,527 AB Holding Units. The closing price on the grant date was $38.67 per unit.

Insights

Equity compensation analyst

Director received routine time-vested equity grant aligned with long-term incentives.

Director Daniel G. Kaye received 4,397 restricted AB Holding Units as a board-approved equity award. The transaction uses code A, indicating a grant or award rather than an open-market purchase or sale, so it is primarily compensation-related, not a trading signal.

The units vest in three equal 33.33% tranches on May 1, 2027, May 1, 2028 and May 1, 2029, creating a multiyear retention and alignment structure. After the grant, Kaye holds 48,527 units directly, suggesting this is a modest addition to an existing position.

The grant was approved by the Board of Directors, with each Independent Director recusing themselves from approving their own grant, which reflects standard governance practice. The closing price of an AB Holding Unit on the grant date was $38.67, providing a market reference for the award’s value at issuance.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Kaye Daniel G

Role null

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

Holdings After Transaction: AB Holding Units — 48,527 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 units Unit closing price: $38.67 per unit Holdings after transaction: 48,527 units +2 more

5 metrics

Restricted units granted 4,397 units Equity award to director on May 20, 2026

Unit closing price $38.67 per unit Closing price on grant date May 20, 2026

Holdings after transaction 48,527 units Total direct AB Holding Units after award

First vesting date May 1, 2027 33.33% of restricted units vest

Final vesting date May 1, 2029 Last 33.33% of restricted units vest

Key Terms

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

4 terms

restricted AB Holding Units financial

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

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.

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.

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^*

Kaye Daniel G

(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)	48,527	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/ Daniel G. Kaye	05/22/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did AllianceBernstein (AB) director Daniel G. Kaye report on this Form 4?

Daniel G. Kaye reported receiving an award of 4,397 restricted AB Holding Units. The units were granted by the Board of Directors and are part of his equity-based compensation, rather than an open-market purchase or sale of existing units.

How and when do Daniel G. Kaye’s new AB Holding Units vest?

The 4,397 restricted AB Holding Units vest in three equal 33.33% installments. Vesting and delivery occur on May 1, 2027, May 1, 2028 and May 1, 2029, tying the award to AllianceBernstein’s longer-term performance and director service period.

What is Daniel G. Kaye’s total direct holding in AllianceBernstein units after the grant?

After the grant, Daniel G. Kaye directly holds 48,527 AB Holding Units. This figure reflects his total direct ownership reported in the filing, including the newly awarded restricted units, and provides context for the size of the equity grant relative to his position.

Was Daniel G. Kaye’s transaction in AB units a market buy or sell?

No, the transaction was not a market buy or sell. It is coded as an "A" transaction, meaning a grant, award, or other acquisition from the issuer, representing equity compensation rather than an open-market trade initiated by the director.

What was the AB Holding Unit price associated with Daniel G. Kaye’s grant?

The filing notes a price of $38.67 per AB Holding Unit, which is described as the closing price on the May 20, 2026 grant date. This price serves as a reference for the market value of the awarded restricted units when they were granted.

Who approved the restricted AB Holding Units granted to Daniel G. Kaye?

The Board of Directors of AllianceBernstein Corporation, general partner of AllianceBernstein Holding L.P., approved the grant. Each Independent Director recused themselves from approving their own grant, indicating a governance process to manage potential conflicts of interest.