AllianceBernstein director granted 4,397 units

Walthall Todd reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

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Walthall Todd reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN HOLDING L.P. director Todd Walthall received an equity grant of 4,397 AB Holding Units as compensation. The award was approved by the Board of Directors of AllianceBernstein Corporation, the general partner.

The restricted AB Holding Units will vest and be delivered in three equal 33.33% installments on May 1, 2027, 2028 and 2029. The grant was based on the NYSE closing price of $38.67 per unit on May 20, 2026, and brings Walthall’s direct holdings to 25,277 AB Holding Units.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 4,397 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Walthall Todd

Role Director

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

Holdings After Transaction: AB Holding Units — 25,277 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (3)

1. F1. Units representing assignments of beneficial ownership of limited partnership interests in AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. ("AB Holding Units").
2. F2. 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. F3. 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 Post-grant holdings: 25,277 AB Holding Units +2 more

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

Grant-date price $38.67 per unit Closing price on May 20, 2026

Post-grant holdings 25,277 AB Holding Units Direct ownership after transaction

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

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

Key Terms

restricted AB Holding Units, limited partnership interests, Independent Director, vesting

4 terms

restricted AB Holding Units financial

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

limited partnership interests financial

"beneficial ownership of limited partnership interests in AllianceBernstein Holding L.P."

An ownership stake in a limited partnership gives an investor the role of a limited partner who provides capital but does not run day-to-day operations; a separate general partner manages the business. It matters because limited partners share profits, losses, and tax benefits but generally cannot lose more than they invested and have little control or liquidity—think of it like quietly funding a small business while someone else manages it, with potential return and risk tied to the venture’s performance.

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.

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.

FAQ

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What did AllianceBernstein (AB) director Todd Walthall report on this Form 4?

Todd Walthall reported receiving a grant of 4,397 AB Holding Units as compensation. These are restricted units representing limited partnership interests in AllianceBernstein Holding L.P., increasing his direct holdings to 25,277 AB Holding Units after the award.

Was Todd Walthall’s AB equity grant an open-market purchase?

No, the 4,397 AB Holding Units were granted as a restricted equity award, not bought on the open market. The Board of Directors of AllianceBernstein Corporation approved the grant during a meeting held on May 20, 2026.

What is the vesting schedule for Todd Walthall’s 4,397 AB Holding Units?

The 4,397 restricted AB Holding Units vest in three equal 33.33% installments. Units will vest and be delivered on May 1, 2027, May 1, 2028 and May 1, 2029, aligning the director’s compensation with longer-term performance.

At what price was Todd Walthall’s AB equity award valued?

The grant was valued using the closing price of an AB Holding Unit of $38.67 on May 20, 2026. This NYSE closing price was used as the reference value for the 4,397 restricted AB Holding Units awarded to the director.

How many AB Holding Units does Todd Walthall own after this grant?

After receiving the 4,397 restricted AB Holding Units, Todd Walthall directly holds 25,277 AB Holding Units. This total reflects his post-transaction ownership reported in the Form 4, consolidating his position as a director of AllianceBernstein Holding L.P.

Who approved the restricted AB Holding Units granted to Todd Walthall?

The Board of Directors of AllianceBernstein Corporation, general partner of AllianceBernstein Holding L.P., approved the grant. Each Independent Director recused himself or herself from approving this specific grant, as noted in the accompanying footnote disclosure.

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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^*

Walthall Todd

(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)	25,277	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/ Todd Walthall	05/22/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)