AllianceBernstein L.P. Acquires 5.0% Stake in CB Financial Services Inc (CBFV)

AllianceBernstein L.P. filed a Schedule 13G on May 18, 2026, reporting a new 5.0% ownership stake in CB Financial Services Inc (CBFV). As of the event date on March 31, 2026, the investment firm holds 253,883 shares of common stock. The filing indicates that these shares were acquired solely for investment purposes on behalf of client discretionary investment advisory accounts. AllianceBernstein L.P., a Delaware-based investment adviser, holds sole voting and dispositive power over the entire position. The filing notes that AllianceBernstein is a majority-owned subsidiary of Equitable Holdings, Inc. (EQH) but operates under independent management and reports its beneficial ownership separately. This transaction represents a significant increase from a previous 0.0% position, crossing the 5% regulatory reporting threshold. The filing confirms that the securities were acquired in the ordinary course of business and not with the intent of influencing or changing the control of the issuer.