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SEC Comment Letter for LIQUIDMETAL TECHNOLOGIES INC (LQMT) (CIK 0001141240) (LQMT) — Dec 2, 2005

LIQUIDMETAL TECHNOLOGIES INC (LQMT) (CIK 0001141240)
Date: Dec. 2, 2005 · CIK: 0001141240 · Accession: 0000000000-05-060515

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December 2, 2005
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LIQUIDMETAL TECHNOLOGIES INC (LQMT) (CIK 0001141240)

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December 2, 2005 Mr. John Kang Chief Executive Officer Liquidmetal Technologies, Inc. 25800 Commercentre Dr., Suite 100 Lake Forest, CA 92630

RE: Form 8-K Item 4.01 filed November 30, 2005 File # 1-31332

Dear Mr. Kang:

We have reviewed your filing and have the following comments. Where indicated, we think you should revise your documents in response to these comments. If you disagree, 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 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 number listed at the end of this letter.

1. We note that while your current auditor has notified you that they will cease to act as your accountants, they are still currently reviewing your interim unaudited financial statements as of and for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2005. Please amend the report when the relationship between you and your accountants is effectively completed. File the amendment under cover of Form 8-K/A and include the Item 4 designation. In addition, please include a letter from the former accountants addressing the revised disclosures in the amendment. File this letter as Exhibit 16.

2. Please amend your Form 8-K to state whether the former accountant resigned, declined to stand for re-election or was dismissed, and the specific date, as required by Item 304(a)(1)(i) of Regulation S-K. The disclosure should also indicate whether the board of directors recommended or approved the decision to change accountants.

3. In detail, supplementally describe the nature of each reportable event, as applicable, and the amounts involved, if any. Also, tell us in what period the reportable event occurred and whether or not you restated (or intend to restate) any prior period for any adjustment resulting from the reportable event; and if not, why not. Tell us in detail the steps you have taken (or plan to take) and procedures you implemented (or plan to implement) to correct each reportable event.

4. Please provide us with a schedule of your fiscal year end fourth quarter adjustments to close the books, or adjustments recorded in connection with or as a result of the audit. Clearly explain the reason for each adjustment. For each adjustment, show us the impact on pre-tax net loss. Quantify the net effect of all adjustments on pre-tax net income (loss). Also, tell us why none of the adjustments relate to prior period. Explain in detail why you believe the timing of each adjustment is appropriate.

5. Provide us with any letter or written communication to and from the former accountants regarding any disagreements or reportable events to management or the Audit Committee.

6. When you engage a new accountant, please report the engagement in a new Form 8-K and comply with the requirements of Regulation S-K Item 304(a)(2). In making any disclosures about consultations with your new accountants, please ensure you disclose any consultations up through the date of engagement.

*****

We urge all persons who are responsible for the accuracy and adequacy of the disclosure in the filing to be certain that the filing includes all information required under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that they have provided all information investors require for an informed investment 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 the filing;

* 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 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) 551-3866.

Sincerely,
Jeffrey Gordon
Staff Accountant
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December 2, 2005

Mr. John Kang
Chief Executive Officer
Liquidmetal Technologies, Inc.
25800 Commercentre Dr., Suite 100
Lake Forest, CA  92630

RE:  	Form 8-K Item 4.01 filed November 30, 2005
	File # 1-31332

Dear Mr. Kang:

We have reviewed your filing and have the following comments.
Where
indicated, we think you should revise your documents in response
to
these comments.  If you disagree, 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 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 number
listed
at the end of this letter.

1. We note that while your current auditor has notified you that
they
will cease to act as your accountants, they are still currently
reviewing your interim unaudited financial statements as of and
for
the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2005.  Please
amend the report when the relationship between you and your
accountants is effectively completed.  File the amendment under
cover
of Form 8-K/A and include the Item 4 designation.  In addition,
please include a letter from the former accountants addressing the
revised disclosures in the amendment.  File this letter as Exhibit
16.

2. Please amend your Form 8-K to state whether the former
accountant
resigned, declined to stand for re-election or was dismissed, and
the
specific date, as required by Item 304(a)(1)(i) of Regulation S-K.
The disclosure should also indicate whether the board of directors
recommended or approved the decision to change accountants.

3. In detail, supplementally describe the nature of each
reportable
event, as applicable, and the amounts involved, if any.  Also,
tell
us in what period the reportable event occurred and whether or not
you restated (or intend to restate) any prior period for any
adjustment resulting from the reportable event; and if not, why
not.
Tell us in detail the steps you have taken (or plan to take) and
procedures you implemented (or plan to implement) to correct each
reportable event.

4. Please provide us with a schedule of your fiscal year end
fourth
quarter adjustments to close the books, or adjustments recorded in
connection with or as a result of the audit.  Clearly explain the
reason for each adjustment.  For each adjustment, show us the
impact
on pre-tax net loss.  Quantify the net effect of all adjustments
on
pre-tax net income (loss).  Also, tell us why none of the
adjustments
relate to prior period.  Explain in detail why you believe the
timing
of each adjustment is appropriate.

5. Provide us with any letter or written communication to and from
the former accountants regarding any disagreements or reportable
events to management or the Audit Committee.

6. When you engage a new accountant, please report the engagement
in
a new Form 8-K and comply with the requirements of Regulation S-K
Item 304(a)(2).  In making any disclosures about consultations
with
your new accountants, please ensure you disclose any consultations
up
through the date of engagement.

*****

We urge all persons who are responsible for the accuracy and
adequacy
of the disclosure in the filing to be certain that the filing
includes all information required under the Securities Exchange
Act
of 1934 and that they have provided all information investors
require
for an informed investment 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 the filing;

* 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 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) 551-3866.

Sincerely,

Jeffrey Gordon
Staff Accountant
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John Kang
Chief Executive Officer
December 2, 2005
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549-7010

         DIVISION OF
CORPORATION FINANCE

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