Fitch Plans to Withdraw Ratings of AllianceBernstein, L.P.

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Fitch Ratings plans to withdraw the ratings on AllianceBernstein, L.P. on or about Aug. 10, 2015, for commercial reasons.

Fitch currently rates AllianceBernstein, L.P. as follows:

--Long-term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) 'A+'; Outlook Stable;

--Short-term IDR 'F1';

--Commercial paper 'F1'.

Fitch reserves the right in its sole discretion to withdraw or maintain any rating at any time for any reason it deems sufficient. Fitch believes that investors benefit from increased rating coverage by Fitch and is providing approximately 30 days' notice to the market on the withdrawal. Ratings are subject to analytical review and change up to the time Fitch withdraws the ratings.

Fitch's last rating action for the above referenced entity was on June 15, 2015. The ratings were affirmed with a Stable Outlook.

Fitch will maintain coverage on the parent AXA SA.

Additional information is available at 'www.fitchratings.com'.

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Source: Fitch Ratings

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