AllianceBernstein reports 5.7% stake in Lake Shore

Lake Shore Bancorp Inc ownership update: AllianceBernstein L.P. reports beneficial ownership of 448,959 shares, representing 5.7%, held for client discretionary investment accounts.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Lake Shore Bancorp Inc ownership update: AllianceBernstein L.P. reports beneficial ownership of 448,959 shares, representing 5.7%, held for client discretionary investment accounts. The filing states AllianceBernstein has sole voting and sole dispositive power over these shares. The filing is signed 05/15/2026.

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Institutional Ownership Analyst

Large asset manager reports a single mid‑single‑digit stake in LSBK.

AllianceBernstein lists 448,959 shares ( 5.7% ) as beneficially owned, acquired for client discretionary accounts. The filing indicates sole voting and sole dispositive power, which shows control over vote and disposition on these holdings.

Ownership disclosures like this clarify institutional positions; further changes would appear in subsequent Schedule 13D/G or Form 4 filings. The filing is dated 05/15/2026.

Key Figures

Beneficial ownership: 448,959 shares Percent of class: 5.7% Sole voting power: 448,959 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Beneficial ownership 448,959 shares Amount beneficially owned reported in Schedule 13G

Percent of class 5.7% Percent of common stock reported

Sole voting power 448,959 shares Shares over which filer reports sole voting power

Sole dispositive power 448,959 shares Shares over which filer reports sole dispositive power

Filing signature date 05/15/2026 Date signature was provided on Schedule 13G

Key Terms

Schedule 13G, Beneficial ownership, Sole dispositive power, Sole voting power

4 terms

Schedule 13G regulatory

"Name of form: SCHEDULE 13G appears at top of the excerpt"

A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.

Beneficial ownership financial

"Item 4. | Ownership (a) | Amount beneficially owned: 448,959 shares"

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.

Sole dispositive power regulatory

"(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 448,959"

Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.

Sole voting power regulatory

"(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 448,959"

Sole voting power is the exclusive right to cast votes attached to a shareholder’s stock without needing approval from anyone else. Like holding the only remote control for a TV, it lets that holder decide corporate matters such as board members, mergers, and policy changes, making it important to investors because it concentrates control and can strongly influence a company’s strategy and the value of its shares.

FAQ

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What stake does AllianceBernstein report in Lake Shore Bancorp (LSBK)?

AllianceBernstein reports beneficial ownership of 448,959 shares, equal to 5.7% of the class. The shares are held for client discretionary investment accounts and the filer reports sole voting and dispositive power.

When was the Schedule 13G for LSBK signed by AllianceBernstein?

The Schedule 13G filing is signed and dated 05/15/2026. The signature line lists Marcus Edwards as AVP/Senior Compliance Associate representing AllianceBernstein L.P.

Does AllianceBernstein disclose how the shares were acquired for LSBK?

The filing states the shares were acquired solely for investment purposes on behalf of client discretionary accounts. No purchase dates, prices, or counterparties are provided in the excerpt.

What voting and disposition powers does AllianceBernstein report for LSBK shares?

AllianceBernstein reports sole voting power of 448,959 shares and sole dispositive power of 448,959 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power recorded.

Who should be contacted for media questions about this filing?

Media inquiries are directed to Jennifer Will at AllianceBernstein (212-969-1157). Other questions can be sent to Section13USFilings@alliancebernstein.com as listed in the filing.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 05/18/2026 - 01:10 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Lake Shore Bancorp Inc

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

510704109

(CUSIP Number)

03/31/2026

(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)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 510704109

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 448,959.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 448,959.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

448,959.00

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)

5.7 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Lake Shore Bancorp Inc
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 31 EAST FOURTH STREET, DUNKIRK,, NY, 14048
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 Number(s): 510704109
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: 448,959 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: 5.7 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 448,959
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 448,959
	(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:	05/15/2026