10/15/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/15/2026 15:24
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AB EQUITY FUNDS ("Equity Funds")
- ABSustainable Global Thematic Fund
Class A (Ticker: ALTFX); Class C (Ticker: ATECX); Advisor Class (Ticker: ATEYX);
Class I (Ticker: AGTIX); Class Z (Ticker: ATEZX)
- AB Sustainable International ThematicFund
Class A (Ticker: AWPAX); Class C (Ticker: AWPCX); Advisor Class (Ticker: AWPYX);
Class I (Ticker: AWPIX); Class Z (Ticker: AWPZX)
AB VARIABLE PRODUCTS SERIES FUND, INC. ("AVP")
- AB VPS Sustainable Global Thematic Portfolio
Class A; Class B
Each of the funds listed above is hereinafter referred to as a "Fund" or, collectively, the "Funds."
Supplement dated October 15, 2026 to the following Prospectuses and Summary Prospectuses, as amended:
| Prospectus | Date | |
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Equity Funds |
October 31, 2025 | |
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AVP |
May 1, 2026 |
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Effective immediately, the following replaces certain information under the heading "Portfolio Managers" in the summary sections of the Prospectuses and Summary Prospectuses for the following Funds.
AB Sustainable Global Thematic Fund
PORTFOLIO MANAGERS
The following table lists the persons responsible for day-to-day management of the Fund's portfolio:
| Employee | Length of Service | Title | ||
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Edward Bryan |
Since February 2026 | Senior Vice President of the Adviser | ||
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Lei Qiu |
Since October 2026 | Senior Vice President of the Adviser | ||
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Adam Yee |
Since October 2026 | Senior Vice President of the Adviser |
AB Sustainable International Thematic Fund
PORTFOLIO MANAGERS
The following table lists the persons responsible for day-to-day management of the Fund's portfolio:
| Employee | Length of Service | Title | ||
|
Edward Bryan |
Since February 2026 |
Senior Vice President of the Adviser |
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Lei Qiu |
Since October 2026 |
Senior Vice President of the Adviser |
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Adam Yee |
Since October 2026 |
Senior Vice President of the Adviser |
AB VPS Sustainable Global Thematic Portfolio
PORTFOLIO MANAGERS
The following table lists the persons responsible for day-to-day management of the Portfolio's portfolio:
| Employee | Length of Service | Title | ||
|
Edward Bryan |
Since February 2026 |
Senior Vice President of the Adviser |
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|
Lei Qiu |
Since October 2026 |
Senior Vice President of the Adviser |
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|
Adam Yee |
Since October 2026 |
Senior Vice President of the Adviser |
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The following replaces certain information under the heading "Management of the [Funds/Portfolios] - Portfolio Managers" in the Prospectuses for the following Funds.
AB Sustainable Global Thematic Fund
| Employee; Length of Service; Title |
Principal Occupation(s) During the Past Five (5) Years |
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| Edward Bryan; since February 2026; Senior Vice President of the Adviser | Senior Vice President of the Adviser, with which he has been associated since prior to 2021. | |
| Lei Qiu; since October 2026; Senior Vice President of the Adviser | Senior Vice President of the Adviser, with which she has been associated since prior to 2021. She is also Head of Thematic Equities. | |
| Adam Yee; since October 2026; Senior Vice President of the Adviser | Senior Vice President of the Adviser, with which he has been associated since prior to 2021. | |
AB Sustainable International Thematic Fund
| Employee; Length of Service; Title |
Principal Occupation(s) During the Past Five (5) Years |
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| Edward Bryan; since February 2026; Senior Vice President of the Adviser | (see above) | |
| Lei Qiu; since October 2026; Senior Vice President of the Adviser | (see above) | |
| Adam Yee; since October 2026; Senior Vice President of the Adviser | (see above) | |
AB VPS Sustainable Global Thematic Portfolio
| Employee; Length of Service; Title |
Principal Occupation(s) During the Past Five (5) Years |
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| Edward Bryan; since February 2026; Senior Vice President of the Adviser | Senior Vice President of the Adviser, with which he has been associated since prior to 2021. | |
| Lei Qiu; since October 2026; Senior Vice President of the Adviser | Senior Vice President of the Adviser, with which she has been associated since prior to 2021. She is also Head of Thematic Equities. | |
| Adam Yee; since October 2026; Senior Vice President of the Adviser | Senior Vice President of the Adviser, with which he has been associated since prior to 2021. | |
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Each Statement of Additional Information is revised, as applicable, to incorporate changes conforming to this Supplement.
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This Supplement should be read in conjunction with the Prospectuses and Summary Prospectuses for the Funds.
You should retain this Supplement with your Prospectus(es) for future reference.
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