form8k.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
  
May 2, 2012
 
AllianceBernstein Holding l.p.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware
001-09818
13-3434400
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
 
1345 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York
  
10105
(Address of principal executive offices)
  
(Zip Code)
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
  
212-969-1000
 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligations of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
 
o
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o
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o
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Item 2.02. 
Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. (“AllianceBernstein Holding”) is furnishing the news release it issued on May 2, 2012 announcing financial and operating results for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 (“1Q12 Release”).  The 1Q12 Release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.01.

AllianceBernstein Holding is furnishing its First Quarter 2012 Review, dated May 2, 2012 (“1Q12 Review”).  The 1Q12 Review is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.02.

AllianceBernstein Holding is furnishing a transcript of its conference call with analysts relating to the 1Q12 Release and the 1Q12 Review (“1Q12 Transcript”).  The call took place on May 2, 2012. The 1Q12 Transcript is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.03.
 
Item 7.01. 
Regulation FD Disclosure.

AllianceBernstein Holding is furnishing the 1Q12 Release, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.01.

AllianceBernstein Holding is furnishing the 1Q12 Review, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.02.

AllianceBernstein Holding is furnishing the 1Q12 Transcript, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.03.
 
Item 9.01. 
Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
 
(d)
Exhibits.

 
1Q12 Release.

 
1Q12 Review.

 
1Q12 Transcript.

 
 
 

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
AllianceBernstein Holding l.p.
     
Dated:  May 3, 2012
By:
/s/ Edward J. Farrell
   
Edward J. Farrell 
    Senior Vice President, Controller and
    Interim Chief Financial Officer