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AllianceBernstein Global High Income (NYSE: AWF) VP trades shares

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund (AWF) vice president Gershon M. Distenfeld reported mixed open-market trades in the fund’s common stock. On January 22, 2026, he bought a total of 1,593 shares at prices around $10.60 per share.

On February 5, 2026, he sold a total of 5,462 shares at $10.57 per share, leaving him with 14,801.2209 shares held directly. A footnote states his current holdings include 2,657.6027 shares acquired through the fund’s dividend reinvestment plan since a prior Form 4.

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Insider Distenfeld Gershon M
Role VICE PRESIDENT
Bought 1,593 shs ($17K)
Sold 5,462 shs ($58K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock 33 $10.57 $348.81
Sale Common Stock 5,429 $10.57 $57K
Purchase Common Stock 850 $10.595 $9K
Purchase Common Stock 743 $10.599 $8K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 20,230.221 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
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Shares purchased 1,593 shares Total open-market purchases on January 22, 2026
Purchase prices $10.595 and $10.599 per share Open-market buys on January 22, 2026
Shares sold 5,462 shares Total open-market sales on February 5, 2026
Sale price $10.57 per share Open-market sales on February 5, 2026
Shares owned after trades 14,801.2209 shares Direct AWF common stock holdings following February 5, 2026
Dividend reinvestment shares 2,657.6027 shares Accumulated via dividend reinvestment plan since January 17, 2025
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action": "open-market sale""
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
open-market purchase financial
"transaction_action": "open-market purchase""
An open-market purchase is when an investor or a company buys shares on a public stock exchange at the going market price, rather than through a private deal. It matters to investors because these purchases change how many shares are available, can push the stock price up or signal confidence from large buyers, and often affect per-share metrics like earnings—think of it like someone buying lots of apples off a grocery shelf, reducing supply and potentially raising the price.
dividend reinvestment plan financial
"shares acquired by the reporting person pursuant to the issuer's dividend reinvestment plan"
A dividend reinvestment plan lets shareholders automatically use cash dividends to buy more shares of the same company instead of receiving the money. It matters to investors because it turns regular payouts into a steady way to grow ownership and take advantage of compound returns—like having your savings automatically buy additional slices of a pie over time—while often reducing transaction costs and smoothing purchase timing.
beneficially owned financial
"The amount of securities beneficially owned by the reporting person following this reported transaction"
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
Estimated average burden
hours per response:0.5
Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Distenfeld Gershon M

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN L.P.
66 HUDSON BLVD EAST

(Street)
NEW YORK NEW YORK 10001

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN GLOBAL HIGH INCOME FUND INC [ AWF ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
VICE PRESIDENT
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/22/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock01/22/2026P850A$10.59519,520.2209(1)D
Common Stock01/22/2026P743A$10.59920,263.2209D
Common Stock02/05/2026S33D$10.5720,230.2209D
Common Stock02/05/2026S5,429D$10.5714,801.2209D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. The amount of securities beneficially owned by the reporting person following this reported transaction includes 2,657.6027 shares acquired by the reporting person pursuant to the issuer's dividend reinvestment plan since the Form 4 filing made by the reporting person in respect of the issuer on January 17, 2025.
/s/ Gershon M. Distenfeld04/07/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transactions did AWF vice president Gershon Distenfeld report?

He reported both purchases and sales of AWF common stock. He bought 1,593 shares on January 22, 2026, then sold 5,462 shares on February 5, 2026, all in open-market transactions at prices around $10.57–$10.60 per share.

How many AWF shares does Gershon Distenfeld hold after these Form 4 trades?

After the reported transactions, he directly holds 14,801.2209 AWF common shares. A footnote explains this total includes 2,657.6027 shares accumulated through the fund’s dividend reinvestment plan since a prior Form 4 dated January 17, 2025.

At what prices did Gershon Distenfeld trade AWF common stock?

He bought shares at approximately $10.595 and $10.599 per share on January 22, 2026, and sold shares at $10.57 per share on February 5, 2026. All transactions were classified as open-market purchases or sales of AWF common stock.

Did Gershon Distenfeld’s AWF trades involve derivatives or options?

No, the reported transactions all involved AWF common stock as non-derivative securities. The derivative position summary in the filing is empty, indicating no option or other derivative exercises or conversions were reported in connection with these trades.

What is notable about dividend reinvestment in Gershon Distenfeld’s AWF holdings?

A footnote states his beneficially owned AWF shares include 2,657.6027 shares acquired through the fund’s dividend reinvestment plan. These shares were accumulated since his previous Form 4 filed for AWF on January 17, 2025, reflecting ongoing reinvestment of distributed dividends.