SEC Company Response from KMG America CORP (CIK 0001299210) — Dec 13, 2004
KMG America CORP (CIK 0001299210)
Date: Dec. 13, 2004 · CIK: 0001299210 · Accession: 0001047469-04-036896
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[FBR Letterhead]
December 10,
2004
Securities
and Exchange Commission
Division of Corporation Finance
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Attention: Sonia Barros
Re:KMG
America Corporation
Registration Statement on Form S-1
Registration No. 333-117911
Ladies
and Gentlemen:
As
the Representative of the underwriters of the proposed public offering of Common Stock that is the subject matter of the above-captioned Registration Statement, we hereby join in the
request of the issuer that the effective date of the Registration Statement be accelerated so that the same may become effective Tuesday, December 14, 2004 at 4:00 p.m., Eastern Standard
Time, or as soon thereafter as may be practicable.
The
undersigned confirm that they and any participating dealers have complied and will continue to comply with Rule 15c2-8 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended, in connection with the above-captioned public offering.
The
undersigned also wish to advise you that the following distribution was made of the Preliminary Prospectus dated November 22, 2004:
145
copies to
10
prospective underwriters;
5
copies to
1
prospective dealers;
2,062
copies to
2,062
institutional investors; and
2,664
copies to
2,664
others (including institutions, statistical services and individuals).
The
distribution of the Preliminary Prospectus set forth above occurred during the period from November 22, 2004 through December 14, 2004.
Very truly yours,
FRIEDMAN, BILLINGS, RAMSEY & CO., INC. as Representative of the several underwriters
By:
/s/ JAMES R. KLEEBLATT
Name:
James R. Kleeblatt
Title:
Senior Managing Director