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Condensed Statements of Income (unaudited) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | |
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Mar. 31, 2015
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Mar. 31, 2014
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| Condensed Statements of Income (unaudited) [Abstract] | ||
| Equity in net income attributable to AB Unitholders | $ 51,616 | $ 41,371 |
| Income taxes | 6,031 | 5,212 |
| Net income | $ 45,585 | $ 36,159 |
| Net income per unit: | ||
| Basic (in dollars per share) | $ 0.45 | $ 0.38 |
| Diluted (in dollars per share) | $ 0.45 | $ 0.38 |