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
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
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December 12, 2013
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AllianceBernstein Holding l.p.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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001-09818
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13-3434400
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(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
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(Commission File Number)
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
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1345 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York
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10105
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
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212-969-1000
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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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Regulation FD Disclosure. |
On December 11, 2013, the shareholders of W.P. Stewart & Co., Ltd. (“WPS”), approved the previously announced merger agreement with AllianceBernstein L.P. (“AllianceBernstein”), and on December 12, 2013, AllianceBernstein issued the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.01 announcing the completion of its acquisition of WPS (“WPS Release”). In connection with the completion of the transaction, each outstanding share of WPS common stock (other than certain specified shares, as previously disclosed) was converted into the right to receive $12.00 in cash and one transferable contingent value right entitling the holder thereof to an additional cash payment of $4.00 per share if the assets under management in the acquired WPS investment services reach $5.0 billion on or before the third anniversary of the closing, subject to certain measurement procedures and limitations set forth in the agreement governing the contingent value rights. AllianceBernstein will pay approximately $58.8 million in the aggregate in respect of the cash purchase price, and the maximum amount payable in respect of the contingent value rights is approximately $19.6 million.
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Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
SIGNATURES
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.
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AllianceBernstein Holding l.p.
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Dated: December 12, 2013
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By:
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Mona Bhalla
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Corporate Secretary
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