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Investment in AllianceBernstein (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Investment in AllianceBernstein [Abstract]  
Investment in Affiliate
Changes in Holding's investment in AllianceBernstein during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2012 were as follows (in thousands):

Investment in AllianceBernstein as of December 31, 2011
 
$
1,627,912
 
Equity in net income attributable to AllianceBernstein Unitholders
 
 
43,915
 
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
 
 
2,128
 
Additional investments in AllianceBernstein from cash distributions paid to AllianceBernstein consolidated rabbi trust
   
6,071
 
Cash distributions received from AllianceBernstein
 
 
(77,829
)
Change in Holding Units held by AllianceBernstein for deferred compensation plans
 
 
3,275
 
Investment in AllianceBernstein as of September 30, 2012
 
$
1,605,472