[SCHEDULE 13G/A] BankFinancial Corporation SEC Filing

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AllianceBernstein L.P. reports beneficial ownership of 986,978 shares of BankFinancial Corp common stock, representing 7.9% of the class. The filing states AllianceBernstein has sole voting and sole dispositive power over these shares and holds them in discretionary investment advisory accounts on behalf of clients. AllianceBernstein indicates the shares were acquired solely for investment purposes and were not acquired to change or influence control, and notes it operates under independent management from its majority owner.

This disclosure is a routine greater-than-5% ownership report that notifies investors of a significant institutional stake and the adviser’s control of voting and disposition for those shares.

Positive

• 986,978 shares (7.9%) reported, representing a material institutional stake in BankFinancial Corp
• Sole voting and sole dispositive power reported over the shares and held in discretionary accounts, with acquisition described as solely for investment purposes

Negative

• None.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Institutional holding of 986,978 shares (7.9%) with sole voting and dispositive power; material stake but no stated intent to seek control.

The filing documents a significant passive institutional position: 986,978 shares equal to 7.9% of the outstanding class, with AllianceBernstein reporting sole voting and sole dispositive authority. The position is held in discretionary client accounts and described as acquired solely for investment purposes. For investors, this clarifies who holds a meaningful block of stock and confirms the adviser’s control over vote and disposition, without signalling a control attempt.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: 7.9% ownership by an investment adviser with exclusive voting/dispositive powers, disclosed as not intended to influence control.

The statement explicitly records sole voting and dispositive power over a >5% stake and includes a certification that the shares were not acquired to influence control. It also notes AllianceBernstein’s operational independence from its majority owner. From a governance perspective, this is a clear, routine disclosure that increases transparency about who can vote a sizeable block of shares but does not, on its face, indicate coordination or an activist intent.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 2)

BankFinancial Corp

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

06643P104

(CUSIP Number)

06/30/2025

(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. 06643P104

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 986,978.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 986,978.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

986,978.00

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)

7.9 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: BankFinancial Corp
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 60 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527
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.: 06643P104
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: 986,978 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: 7.9 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 986,978
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 986,978
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
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:	Melissa Guerra
Name/Title:	VP/Director of Compliance
Date:	08/13/2025

FAQ

How many BFIN shares does AllianceBernstein own?

986,978 shares, representing 7.9% of the class according to the filing.

Does AllianceBernstein have voting control over its BFIN shares?

Yes. The filing reports sole voting power and sole dispositive power over the 986,978 shares.

Was the stake acquired to influence control of BankFinancial (BFIN)?

The filing states the shares were acquired solely for investment purposes and were not acquired to change or influence control of the issuer.

Is AllianceBernstein filing as part of a group or with other parties?

No. The filing lists AllianceBernstein L.P. as the reporting person and indicates no group affiliation for this statement.

What is the relationship between AllianceBernstein and its majority owner as noted in the filing?

The filing notes AllianceBernstein is majority owned by Equitable Holdings but states AllianceBernstein operates under independent management and Equitable reports ownership separately.