-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, HrbnYllOeWZikH2rjVqH1Wbog/xiywSzPQnxKYrkJBhB0ng97LT6p4MZV5LytrL0 MDy1V2jTMML26O+hBrVkcA== 0000919574-09-013664.txt : 20090721 0000919574-09-013664.hdr.sgml : 20090721 20090721150329 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000919574-09-013664 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 497 PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 FILED AS OF DATE: 20090721 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20090721 EFFECTIVENESS DATE: 20090721 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN VARIABLE PRODUCTS SERIES FUND INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000825316 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 497 SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 033-18647 FILM NUMBER: 09954981 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN LP STREET 2: 1345 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10105 BUSINESS PHONE: 2129691000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN LP STREET 2: 1345 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10105 0000825316 S000010429 AllianceBernstein International Growth Portfolio C000028824 Class A C000028825 Class B 0000825316 S000010431 AllianceBernstein International Value Portfolio C000028828 Class A C000028829 Class B 0000825316 S000010447 AllianceBernstein Global Thematic Growth Portfolio C000028860 Class A C000028861 Class B 497 1 d991714_497.txt This is filed pursuant to Rule 497(e). File Nos. 33-18647 and 811-05398. ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN INVESTMENTS [LOGO] ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN VARIABLE PRODUCT SERIES FUND, INC. -AllianceBernstein International Growth Portfolio -AllianceBernstein Global Thematic Growth Portfolio -AllianceBernstein International Value Portfolio - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Supplement dated June 21, 2009 to the Prospectus dated May 1, 2009 of AllianceBernstein International Growth Portfolio, AllianceBernstein Global Thematic Growth Portfolio and AllianceBernstein International Value Portfolio (the "Portfolios") offering Class A shares and the Prospectus dated May 1, 2009 of the Portfolios offering Class B shares (together, the "Prospectuses"). * * * * * The following information is added before the last sentence in the last paragraph in the Prospectuses under the headings "AllianceBernstein VPS International Growth Portfolio - Objective and Principal Strategies" and "AllianceBernstein VPS Global Thematic Growth Portfolio - Objective and Principal Strategies." The Fund may invest, without limit, in derivatives, such as options, futures, forwards and swaps. * * * * * The following information is added after the last paragraph in the Prospectuses, under the headings "AllianceBernstein VPS International Growth Portfolio - Objective and Principal Strategies" and "AllianceBernstein VPS Global Thematic Growth Portfolio - Objective and Principal Strategies." Currencies can have a dramatic impact on equity returns, significantly adding to returns in some years and greatly diminishing them in others. Currency and equity positions are evaluated separately. The Adviser may seek to hedge the currency exposure resulting from securities positions when it finds the currency exposure unattractive. To hedge a portion of its currency risk, the Fund may from time to time invest in currency-related derivatives, including forward currency exchange contracts, futures, options on futures, swaps and options. The Adviser may also seek investment opportunities by taking long or short positions in currencies through the use of currency-related derivatives. * * * * * The following information is added after the last bullet point in the Prospectuses under the headings "AllianceBernstein VPS International Growth Portfolio - Principal Risks" and "AllianceBernstein VPS Global Thematic Growth Portfolio - Principal Risks." o Derivatives Risk o Leverage Risk * * * * * The following information is added after the last bullet point in the Prospectuses under the heading "AllianceBernstein VPS International Value Portfolio - Principal Risks." o Leverage Risk * * * * * This Supplement should be read in conjunction with the Prospectus for the Fund. You should retain this Supplement with your Prospectus for future reference. - ------------------ AllianceBernstein(R) and the AB Logo are registered trademarks and service marks used by permission of the owner, AllianceBernstein L.P. -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----