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AllianceBernstein (NYSE: AB) director sells 5,000 units at $37.17

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. director Charles G.T. Stonehill reported a sale of 5,000 AB Holding Units on 2026-08-04 at an average price of about $37.17 per unit in an open-market or private transaction. After this sale, he directly holds 24,573 AB Holding Units.

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Insider Stonehill Charles G.T.
Role Director
Sold 5,000 shs ($186K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale AB Holding Units F1, F2 5,000 $37.17 $186K
Holdings After Transaction: AB Holding Units — 24,573 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (2)
  1. F1. Units representing assignments of beneficial ownership of limited partnership interests in AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. ("AB Holding Units").
  2. F2. Reporting Person sold 5,000 AB Holding Units at an average price of approximately $37.17 per unit.
Units sold 5,000 AB Holding Units Non-derivative sale reported on 2026-08-04
Average sale price $37.17 per unit Approximate weighted average price for the 5,000 units sold
Units held after transaction 24,573 AB Holding Units Direct ownership position following the reported sale
AB Holding Units financial
"AB Holding Units are units representing assignments of beneficial ownership interests."
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.
limited partnership interests financial
"Units representing assignments of beneficial ownership of limited partnership interests."
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.
open market or private transaction financial
"Transaction code S is described as a sale in open market or private transaction."

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FAQ

What insider transaction did AllianceBernstein (AB) report in this Form 4?

AllianceBernstein (AB) reported that director Charles G.T. Stonehill sold 5,000 AB Holding Units on 2026-08-04. The sale was reported as a non-derivative transaction at an average price of about $37.17 per unit, leaving him with 24,573 units held directly.

Who is Charles G.T. Stonehill in relation to AllianceBernstein (AB)?

Charles G.T. Stonehill is listed as a director of AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. in this Form 4 filing. He is the reporting person for the transaction involving AB Holding Units and reports his direct ownership position following the disclosed sale.

At what price were the AB Holding Units sold in this AB Form 4?

The reported transaction shows an average sale price of approximately $37.17 per AB Holding Unit. A footnote explains that the reporting person sold 5,000 units at this weighted average price in the transaction dated 2026-08-04.

How many AB Holding Units does Charles G.T. Stonehill hold after the sale reported by AB?

After selling 5,000 AB Holding Units, Charles G.T. Stonehill directly holds 24,573 AB Holding Units. This post-transaction holding figure is reported in the Form 4 as his direct ownership position immediately following the 2026-08-04 transaction.

Was the AB insider transaction reported under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

The Form 4 indicates the Rule 10b5-1 trading plan checkbox was not affirmatively selected. There is no footnote stating the sale was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 or similar pre-arranged trading plan for this 5,000-unit transaction.

What type of security did the AllianceBernstein (AB) director trade?

The director traded AB Holding Units, described as units representing assignments of beneficial ownership of limited partnership interests in AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. These are reported as non-derivative equity securities in the Form 4 insider transaction.
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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
Estimated average burden
hours per response:0.5
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*
Stonehill Charles G.T.

(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
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/04/2026
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)08/04/2026S5,000D$37.17(2)24,573D
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 5,000 AB Holding Units at an average price of approximately $37.17 per unit.
Remarks:
/s/ Charles G. T. Stonehill08/06/2026
** 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).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)