PRESS RELEASE AB SCIENCE ANNOUNCES A NEW PUBLICATION ON BIORXIV THAT IDENTIFIES AND CHARACTERIZES A NOVEL SMALL SYNTHETIC MOLECULE, AB8939, AS A PROMISING DRUG CANDIDATE FOR TREATING REFRACTORY ACUTE MYELOID LEUKEMIA (AML) AND POTENTIALLY OTHER CANCERS AB8939 is a promising drug candidate for refractory AML, especially for cases with poor prognoses such as complex karyotypes, MECOM rearrangements, and TP53 mutations AB8939 has dual action against both proliferating tumor cells (via tubulin disruption) and q ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. (NYSE: AB) and AllianceBernstein L.P. ("AB"), a leading global investment management firm, announced today the launch of AB US Equity ETF (NYSE: XCHG), an actively managed exchange-traded fund (ETF) on the New York Stock Exchange. Global trading firm Jane Street is the Lead Market Maker for the Fund. "XCHG, the latest addition to our expanding suite of active ETFs, was developed in collaboration with our Bernstein Private Wealth ...

PRESS RELEASE AB SCIENCE ANNOUNCES NEW PUBLICATION ON MEDRXIV HIGHLIGHTING CLINICAL BENEFIT WITH MASITINIB IN AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS PATIENTS PRIOR ANY COMPLETE LOSS OF FUNCTION Significant improvement in functional decline measured by the ALSFRS-R score, with a 4.04-point difference favoring masitinib over placebo (p=0.0065)Significant benefit on CAFS (relative benefit +20.2%, p=0.0290)Median progression-free survival (PFS) extended by 9 months (p=0.0057)Median overall survival (OS) increased by 12 ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AllianceBernstein L.P. ("AB") and AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. ("AB Holding") (NYSE: AB) announced today that preliminary assets under management ("AUM") decreased to $865 billion during November 2025 from $868 billion at the end of October. Month-end AUM declined by $3 billion, primarily due to client outflows, while market conditions remained largely flat. Outflows during November were mainly concentrated within Institutions, with modest outflows in Retail ...

PresentationAlexander BlosteinGoldman Sachs Group, Inc., Research Division Great. Well, welcome back. Hopefully, everybody had a chance to grab something to eat, as we kind of get going for our next session. I would love to welcome Seth Bernstein, President and CEO of AllianceBernstein. AllianceBernstein is a global, diversified asset manager with over $850 billion in AUM and robust capabilities across fixed income, private markets and global equities. In addition, the firm's partnership with Equitable and ...

Summary of AllianceBernstein Conference Call (December 09, 2025) Company Overview - **Company**: AllianceBernstein (NYSE: AB) - **AUM**: Over $850 billion - **Core Capabilities**: Fixed income, private markets, global equities - **Partnership**: Collaboration with Equitable enhances product development opportunities Key Themes and Insights Market Outlook and Client Allocation - **Inflation Expectations**: Anticipation of higher inflation impacting real returns and diversification challenges [10][11] - **U.S. Market Valuation**: The U.S. is considered expensive, with tight credit spreads and strong returns, making future performance uncertain [10][11] - **Global Investment Shift**: Encouragement for clients to consider offshore investments due to better returns and governance in foreign markets, particularly in Asia and emerging markets [12][27] - **Dollar Weakness**: A belief that the U.S. administration favors a weaker dollar, which could affect investment strategies [11][12] Fixed Income and Investment Strategies - **Interest in Fixed Income**: Increased interest in intermediate duration assets as clients move away from cash and money market funds [15][16] - **High Yield Demand**: Strong demand for high yield and investment-grade assets, despite a significant issuance in the market [16][18] - **Market Dynamics**: The back end of the yield curve may widen due to Treasury issuance needs, impacting fixed income strategies [21] Global Equity and Non-U.S. Investments - **Interest in Non-U.S. Equities**: Growing interest in EFA products from international clients looking to reduce U.S. exposure [26] - **Emerging Markets Focus**: Notable interest in China and emerging markets, particularly during periods of dollar weakness [27] Active ETFs and Product Development - **Active ETF Growth**: Approximately $10 billion in AUM across 20 strategies, with 60% being net new flows [31] - **Customization and Thematic Investing**: Focus on mass customization and thematic strategies, such as Security of the Future, to meet client needs [33][34] Defined Contribution Market - **Market Size**: Defined contribution market stands at $105 billion in assets [37] - **Annuities in Retirement Plans**: Discussion on the importance of integrating annuities into target date funds to provide security for retirees [39][40] - **DOL Advisory Opinion**: Recent advisory opinion from the Department of Labor provides a safe harbor for including annuities in retirement plans, potentially increasing adoption [41][43] Private Markets and Growth Strategy - **Private Markets Target**: Aiming for $90-$100 billion in private markets by 2027, currently close to $90 billion [46][49] - **Growth Pillars**: Continued growth expected from Equitable, third-party institutional support, and private wealth channels [50][52] Private Credit Landscape - **Competitive Environment**: Increased competition in private credit, particularly in direct lending, with weaker terms compared to previous years [59][60] - **Risk Management**: Emphasis on careful deployment of capital and proactive management of potential risks in portfolios [63][64] Financial Performance and Profitability - **Management Fees**: Steady fee rates around 38-39 basis points, with expectations of durability despite market fluctuations [69][70] - **Operating Margin**: Current operating margin tracking around 33%-34%, with ongoing focus on expense control and growth in private alternatives [75][84] Additional Insights - **Market Sentiment**: Despite concerns in the private credit space, there has not been a significant pullback in allocations from knowledgeable clients [64] - **Future Opportunities**: Potential for growth in the defined contribution market and private credit, with a focus on innovative product offerings [41][52][84]

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Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes the importance of value investing and highlights AllianceBernstein (AB) as a strong value stock based on its financial metrics and Zacks Rank [1][2][6]. Company Analysis - AllianceBernstein (AB) currently holds a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy) and has a Value grade of A, indicating strong potential as a value investment [4]. - The stock has a Forward P/E ratio of 10.89, which is significantly lower than the industry average of 13.57, suggesting that AB may be undervalued [4]. - Over the past 52 weeks, AB's Forward P/E has fluctuated between 9.17 and 12.79, with a median of 10.71, indicating relative stability in its valuation metrics [4]. - AB has a Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio of 2.18, which is also lower than the industry average of 3.08, further supporting the notion of undervaluation [5]. - The P/B ratio for AB has ranged from 1.83 to 2.39 over the past year, with a median of 2.09, reflecting consistent valuation levels [5]. - Overall, the financial metrics suggest that AllianceBernstein is likely undervalued and presents a strong investment opportunity for value investors [6].

Core Points - AllianceBernstein L.P. and AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. announced that Seth Bernstein, President and CEO, will participate in the Goldman Sachs 2025 US Financial Services Conference on December 9, 2025 [1] - A live audio webcast of the conference will be available on the Investor & Media Relations section of AB's website, with a replay accessible shortly after the event [2] - AllianceBernstein is recognized as a leading global investment management firm, providing diversified investment services to institutional investors, individuals, and private wealth clients [3] Ownership Structure - As of September 30, 2025, AllianceBernstein Holding owned approximately 30.8% of AllianceBernstein, while Equitable Holdings, Inc. held an approximate 68.5% economic interest in AllianceBernstein [4]