SEC Comment Letter for FEDDERS — Apr 25, 2005
FEDDERS CORP /DE (CIK 0000744106)
Date: April 25, 2005 · CIK: 0000744106 · Accession: 0000000000-05-019981
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Please direct replies to zip code 20549-0510
April 22, 2005
via U.S. mail and facsimile
Mr. Kent E. Hansen
Fedders Corporation
505 Marinsville Rd
Watergate Corporate Ctr
Liberty Corner, NJ 07938
Re: Form 8-K Item 4.01 filed April 20, 2005
File No. 1-08831
Dear Mr. Hansen:
We have reviewed your filing and have the following comments. If
you
disagree with a comment, we will consider your explanation as to
why
our comment is inapplicable or a revision is unnecessary. Please
be
as detailed as necessary in your explanation. In some of our
comments, we may ask you to provide us with supplemental
information
so we may better understand your disclosure. After reviewing this
information, we may or may not raise additional comments.
Please understand that the purpose of our review process is to
assist
you in your compliance with the applicable disclosure requirements
and to enhance the overall disclosure in your filing. We look
forward to working with you in these respects. We welcome any
questions you may have about our comments or on any other aspect
of
our review. Feel free to call us at the telephone numbers listed
at
the end of this letter.
1. We note that Deloitte & Touche LLP ("Deloitte") will not stand
for
reappointment for the year ending December 31, 2005 or for any of
the
quarterly reporting periods therein. We further note that
Deloitte
has not yet completed its audit for the year ended December 31,
2004.
Please note that, at such time as the audit is completed and the
relationship has actually terminated, an additional Item 4.01 Form
8-
K will be required. The Form 8-K should address all of the
disclosures required by Item 304 of Regulation S-K and an updated
letter from the former accountant, filed as Exhibit 16, should be
provided along with the filing. An Item 4.01 Form 8-K will be
required when you engage a new accountant. Supplementally,
confirm
to us your intentions in this regard.
We urge all persons who are responsible for the accuracy and
adequacy
of the disclosure in the filings reviewed by the staff to be
certain
that they have provided all information investors require for an
informed decision. Since the company and its management are in
possession of all facts relating to a company`s disclosure, they
are
responsible for the accuracy and adequacy of the disclosures they
have made.
In connection with responding to our comments, please provide, in
writing, a statement from the company acknowledging that:
* the company is responsible for the adequacy and accuracy of the
disclosure in their filings;
* staff comments or changes to disclosure in response to staff
comments do not foreclose the Commission from taking any action
with
respect to the filing; and
* the company may not assert staff comments as a defense in any
proceeding initiated by the Commission or any person under the
federal securities laws of the United States.
In addition, please be advised that the Division of Enforcement
has
access to all information you provide to the staff of the Division
of
Corporation Finance in our review of your filing or in response to
our comments on your filing. Please file your supplemental
response
via EDGAR in response to these comments within 5 business days of
the
date of this letter. Please note that if you require longer than
5
business days to respond, you should contact the staff immediately
to
request additional time. You may wish to provide us with marked
copies of each amended filing to expedite our review. Direct any
questions regarding the above to the undersigned at (202) 824-
5563.
Sincerely,
Patricia Armelin
Staff Accountant
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Fedders Corporation
April 22, 2005
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549-0510
DIVISION OF
CORPORATION FINANCE
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