AllianceBernstein L.P. is one of the largest publicly traded global asset management firms in the world with approximately $800 billion in assets under management at December 31, 2007. AllianceBernstein provides diversified, global investment management services that include growth and value equities, blend strategies and fixed income services to institutional, high net worth and retail clients worldwide. Additionally, through its Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., LLC (“Bernstein LLC”- subsidiary, AllianceBernstein provides in-depth research, portfolio strategy, trading and brokerage-related services