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AllianceBernstein (NYSE: AB) CEO sells 29,000 units, retains 212,046

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ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN HOLDING L.P. director and CEO Seth P. Bernstein sold 29,000 AB Holding Units in an open-market transaction on April 30, 2026 at a weighted average price of $39.539 per unit. After this sale, he directly holds 212,046 AB Holding Units, which represent beneficial ownership of limited partnership interests in the firm.

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Insider BERNSTEIN SETH P
Role CEO
Sold 29,000 shs ($1.15M)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale AB Holding Units 29,000 $39.539 $1.15M
Holdings After Transaction: AB Holding Units — 212,046 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Units representing assignments of beneficial ownership of limited partnership interests in AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. ("AB Holding Units"). Reporting Person sold 29,000 AB Holding Units at a weighted average price of $39.539.
Units sold 29,000 AB Holding Units Open-market sale on April 30, 2026
Sale price $39.539 per unit Weighted average sale price
Holdings after sale 212,046 AB Holding Units Direct beneficial ownership following transaction
AB Holding Units financial
"Units representing assignments of beneficial ownership of limited partnership interests"
open-market sale financial
"Reporting Person sold 29,000 AB Holding Units at a weighted average price"
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
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.
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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*
BERNSTEIN SETH P
(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)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
CEO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/30/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
AB Holding Units(1)04/30/2026S29,000(2)D$39.539(2)212,046D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount 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 29,000 AB Holding Units at a weighted average price of $39.539.
Remarks:
/s/ Seth P. Bernstein05/04/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did AB CEO Seth P. Bernstein report?

Seth P. Bernstein reported an open-market sale of 29,000 AB Holding Units. The transaction took place on April 30, 2026, and was disclosed as a sale of units representing limited partnership interests in AllianceBernstein Holding L.P.

At what price did the AB CEO sell his 29,000 AB Holding Units?

The 29,000 AB Holding Units were sold at a weighted average price of $39.539 per unit. This average price reflects multiple trades that together comprised the reported open-market sale on April 30, 2026.

How many AB Holding Units does the CEO hold after this Form 4 sale?

Following the reported sale, Seth P. Bernstein directly owns 212,046 AB Holding Units. This figure shows his remaining direct beneficial ownership of units representing limited partnership interests in AllianceBernstein Holding L.P.

What security was involved in Seth P. Bernstein’s Form 4 filing for AB?

The filing involves AB Holding Units, which are units representing assignments of beneficial ownership of limited partnership interests in AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. These units trade like equity and reflect an economic interest in the partnership.

Was the AB CEO’s transaction in this Form 4 a purchase or a sale?

The Form 4 reports a sale of AB Holding Units by the CEO. It is classified as an open-market sale, identified with transaction code “S” and labeled as a sale in open market or private transaction.