# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001257148
**File Stem:** 0001532155-25-000163
**Filing Date:** 2025-8
**Character Count:** 11892
**Document Hash:** dcd033a214e467652553bc34fea3fbca
**Contains OCR:** False
**Source Format:** 

## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001532155-25-000163.hdr.sgml**: 20250814

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001532155-25-000163

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: SCHEDULE 13G/A

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 2

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20250814

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20250814

**SUBJECT COMPANY**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** AB Private Lending Fund
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001982701

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** SCHEDULE 13G/A
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 005-94609
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251217627

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 405 COLORADO STREET
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 1500
- **CITY:** AUSTIN
- **STATE:** TX
- **ZIP:** 78701
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 512-721-2900

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 405 COLORADO STREET
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 1500
- **CITY:** AUSTIN
- **STATE:** TX
- **ZIP:** 78701
**FILED BY**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** AXA EQUITABLE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001257148

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 522197822
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** SCHEDULE 13G/A

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1345 AVE OF THE AMERICAS
- **CITY:** NEW YORK
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 10105
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 212-554-1234

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1345 AVE OF THE AMERICAS
- **CITY:** NEW YORK
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 10105

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** AXA FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20030728

## Ex-99

```

JOINT FILING AGREEMENT
Pursuant to and in accordance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, and the rules and regulations thereunder (the Exchange Act) the
undersigned hereby agree to the joint filing on behalf of each of them of any
filing required by such party under Section 13 of the Exchange Act or any rule
or regulation thereunder (including any amendment, restatement, supplement,
and/or exhibit thereto) with respect to securities of AB Private Lending Fund,
a Delaware statutory trust, and further agree to the filing, furnishing, and/
or incorporation by reference of this agreement as an exhibit thereto. Each of
them is responsible for the timely filing of such filings and any amendments
thereto, and for the completeness and accuracy of the information concerning
such person contained therein; but none of them is responsible for the
completeness or accuracy of the information concerning the other persons
making the filing, unless such person knows or has reason to believe that such
information is inaccurate. This agreement shall remain in full force and
effect until revoked by any party hereto in a signed writing provided to each
other party hereto, and then only with respect to such revoking party. This
agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts all of which taken
together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
Date: August 14, 2025
EQUITABLE HOLDINGS, INC.

By: /s/ Anthony Bruccoleri
Name:Anthony Bruccoleri

Title:Lead Director, Equitable Life Insurance Company

AXA EQUITABLE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

By: Glen Gardner

/s/

```

### UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
**Washington, D.C. 20549**

## SCHEDULE 13G

### Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

**(Amendment No. 1)**

**Issuer:** AB Private Lending Fund

**Title of Class of Securities:** Class I Common Shares of Beneficial Interest

**CUSIP Number:** 00254B306

**Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement:** 06/30/2025

**Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:**

- [x] Rule 13d-1(b)

- [ ] Rule 13d-1(c)

- [ ] Rule 13d-1(d)

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| 1. | Names of Reporting Persons<br>AXA EQUITABLE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC | Names of Reporting Persons<br>AXA EQUITABLE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| 2. | Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>(a) [ ] (b) [ ] | Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>(a) [ ] (b) [ ] |
| 3. | SEC Use Only | SEC Use Only |
| 4. | Citizenship or Place of Organization<br>DE | Citizenship or Place of Organization<br>DE |
| Number of<br>Shares<br>Beneficially<br>Owned by<br>Each<br>Reporting<br>Person<br>With | 5. | Sole Voting Power<br>4400000.00 |
| Number of<br>Shares<br>Beneficially<br>Owned by<br>Each<br>Reporting<br>Person<br>With | 6. | Shared Voting Power<br>— |
| Number of<br>Shares<br>Beneficially<br>Owned by<br>Each<br>Reporting<br>Person<br>With | 7. | Sole Dispositive Power<br>4400000.00 |
| Number of<br>Shares<br>Beneficially<br>Owned by<br>Each<br>Reporting<br>Person<br>With | 8. | Shared Dispositive Power<br>— |
| 9. | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person<br>4400000.00 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person<br>4400000.00 |
| 10. | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) [ ] | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) [ ] |
| 11. | Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)<br>86.4% | Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)<br>86.4% |
| 12. | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>HC | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>HC |

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| 1. | Names of Reporting Persons<br>Equitable Holdings, Inc. | Names of Reporting Persons<br>Equitable Holdings, Inc. |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| 2. | Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>(a) [ ] (b) [ ] | Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>(a) [ ] (b) [ ] |
| 3. | SEC Use Only | SEC Use Only |
| 4. | Citizenship or Place of Organization<br>DE | Citizenship or Place of Organization<br>DE |
| Number of<br>Shares<br>Beneficially<br>Owned by<br>Each<br>Reporting<br>Person<br>With | 5. | Sole Voting Power<br>4400000.00 |
| Number of<br>Shares<br>Beneficially<br>Owned by<br>Each<br>Reporting<br>Person<br>With | 6. | Shared Voting Power<br>— |
| Number of<br>Shares<br>Beneficially<br>Owned by<br>Each<br>Reporting<br>Person<br>With | 7. | Sole Dispositive Power<br>4400000.00 |
| Number of<br>Shares<br>Beneficially<br>Owned by<br>Each<br>Reporting<br>Person<br>With | 8. | Shared Dispositive Power<br>— |
| 9. | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person<br>4400000.00 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person<br>4400000.00 |
| 10. | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) [ ] | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) [ ] |
| 11. | Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)<br>86.4% | Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)<br>86.4% |
| 12. | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>HC | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>HC |

---

**Item 1(a). Name of Issuer:**
AB Private Lending Fund

**Item 1(b). Address of Issuer's Principal Executive Offices:**
405 COLORADO STREET, 405 COLORADO STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS, 78701.

**Item 2(a). Name of Person Filing:**
This statement on Schedule 13G is being filed jointly by AXA EQUITABLE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC and Equitable Holdings, Inc. (Holdings), pursuant to the provisions of Rule 13d-1(k)(1) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), as separate persons and not as members of a group. See Exhibit 99.1 to this Schedule 13G for their Joint Filing Agreement.

**Item 2(b). Address of Principal Business Office:**
Equitable Holdings, Inc Holdings, a Delaware corporation, has its principal business office at 1345 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York 10105.

AXA EQUITABLE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC Equitable Financial Services LLC, a Delaware corporation, is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Holdings. Equitable Financial Services principal business office is located at 1345 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York 10105.

All media outlets, please contact Erik Bass (212-314-2476) with any questions.

**Item 2(c). Citizenship:**
Equitable Holdings
Delaware

AXA EQUITABLE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC
Delaware

**Item 2(d). Title of Class of Securities:**
Class I Common Shares of Beneficial Interest

**Item 2(e). CUSIP Number:**
00254B306

**Item 3. If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:**

(a) [ ] Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o).

(b) [ ] Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c).

(c) [ ] Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c).

(d) [ ] Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8).

(e) [ ] An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);

(f) [ ] An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);

(g) [x] A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);

(h) [ ] A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);

(i) [ ] A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);

(j) [ ] A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), if filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:

(k) [ ] Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).

**Item 4. Ownership:**

**(a) Amount beneficially owned:**

4,400,000 shares acquired solely for investment purposes on behalf of client discretionary investment advisory accounts.*

**(b) Percent of class:**

86.4% based upon 4,400,000 Class I Shares outstanding as of June 30, 2025.

**(c) Number of shares as to which the person has:**

**(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:**

4,400,000

**(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:**

—

**(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:**

4,400,000

**(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:**

—

**Item 5. Ownership of Five Percent or Less of a Class.**

[x] If this statement is being filed to report the fact that as of the date hereof the reporting person has ceased to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent of the class of securities, check the following.

**Item 6. Ownership of More than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.**

Not Applicable

**Item 7. Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary**

Not Applicable

**Item 8. Identification and Classification of Members of the Group**

Not Applicable

**Item 9. Notice of Dissolution of Group**

Not Applicable

**Item 10. Certification:**

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.

### SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

**AXA EQUITABLE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC**

**Date:** 08/14/2025

**By:** Glen Gardner

**Name & Title:** Chief Investment Officer

**Equitable Holdings, Inc.**

**Date:** 08/14/2025

**By:** Anthony Bruccoleri

**Name & Title:** Lead Director, Equitable Life Insurance Company