AllianceBernstein reports 7.3% stake in California BanCorp (BCAL)

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AllianceBernstein L.P. filed an amended Schedule 13G reporting its beneficial ownership of California BanCorp common stock. It reports holding 2,347,421 shares, representing 7.3% of the outstanding common stock as of the event date of December 31, 2025.

The shares are held in discretionary investment advisory accounts and are stated to be acquired solely for investment purposes. AllianceBernstein has sole voting and dispositive power over all reported shares and certifies that the position is not intended to change or influence control of California BanCorp.

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FAQ

What stake does AllianceBernstein hold in California BanCorp (BCAL)?

AllianceBernstein L.P. reports beneficial ownership of 2,347,421 California BanCorp common shares, representing 7.3% of the class. This position is reported on an amended Schedule 13G, indicating a significant but non-controlling investment stake in the bank holding company.

Is AllianceBernstein seeking control of California BanCorp (BCAL)?

AllianceBernstein states the California BanCorp shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business, solely for investment purposes. It certifies they were not acquired and are not held to change or influence control of the issuer, consistent with a passive institutional investment.

How many California BanCorp (BCAL) shares can AllianceBernstein vote and dispose of?

AllianceBernstein reports sole voting power and sole dispositive power over 2,347,421 California BanCorp common shares. It reports no shared voting or shared dispositive power, meaning all reported authority over these shares rests with AllianceBernstein on behalf of its client accounts.

On what date was AllianceBernstein’s 13G ownership in BCAL measured?

The ownership information is reported as of an event date of December 31, 2025. On that date, AllianceBernstein’s beneficial holdings in California BanCorp common stock totaled 2,347,421 shares, representing 7.3% of the outstanding class according to the filing.

In what capacity does AllianceBernstein hold California BanCorp (BCAL) shares?

AllianceBernstein holds the California BanCorp common shares in client discretionary investment advisory accounts. The filing notes the 2,347,421 shares were acquired solely for investment purposes on behalf of these clients, consistent with its role as an investment adviser.

What type of SEC filing did AllianceBernstein submit for BCAL?

AllianceBernstein submitted an Amendment No. 4 to Schedule 13G for California BanCorp common stock. Schedule 13G is used by certain investors to report beneficial ownership exceeding 5% of a registered class when the holdings are maintained on a passive, non-control basis.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 4)

California BanCorp

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

84252A106

(CUSIP Number)

12/31/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 84252A106

1

Names of Reporting Persons

AllianceBernstein L.P.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 2,347,421.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 2,347,421.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

2,347,421.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

7.3 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: California BanCorp
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 12265 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 210,, SAN DIEGO, CA 92130
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: AllianceBernstein L.P. ("AllianceBernstein L.P.")
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 501 Commerce Street, Nashville, TN 37203 All media outlets, please contact Jennifer Will at AllianceBernstein (212-969-1157) with any questions. All other questions can be directed to Section13USFilings@alliancebernstein.com.
(c)	Citizenship: Delaware
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 84252A106
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 2,347,421 shares acquired solely for investment purposes on behalf of client discretionary investment advisory accounts.* *AllianceBernstein L.P. is a majority owned subsidiary of Equitable Holdings, Inc. ("EQH"). AllianceBernstein operates under independent management and makes independent decisions from EQH and its respective subsidiaries, and EQH calculates and reports beneficial ownership separately from AllianceBernstein pursuant to guidance provided by the Securities and Exchange Commission in Release Number 34-39538 (January 12, 1998).
(b)	Percent of class: 7.3 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 2,347,421
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 2,347,421
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

AllianceBernstein L.P.

Signature:	Marcus Edwards
Name/Title:	AVP/ Senior Compliance Associate
Date:	02/17/2026