SEC Company Response from Republic Companies Group, Inc. (CIK 0001320092) — Jul 29, 2005
Republic Companies Group, Inc. (CIK 0001320092)
Date: July 29, 2005 · CIK: 0001320092 · Accession: 0001193125-05-152725
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File numbers found in text: 333-124758
Letter
Re: Republic Companies Group, Inc.
Underwriter's Acceleration Request
[JPMorgan Letterhead]
July 29, 2005
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Registration Statement on Form S-1 (SEC File No. 333-124758)
Ladies and Gentlemen:
In connection with the above-referenced Registration Statement, and pursuant to Rule 461 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”), we hereby join in the request of Republic Companies Group, Inc. that the effective date of the Registration Statement be accelerated so that it will be declared effective at 2:00 p.m., Eastern time, on August 2, 2005, or as soon thereafter as practicable.
Pursuant to Rule 460 under the Act, please be advised that through the date hereof, the undersigned effected the following approximate distribution of copies of the Preliminary Prospectus dated July 19, 2005 (the “Preliminary Prospectus”):
No. of Copies
Prospective Underwriters
6,425
Dealers
Institutions
Others
Total
6,506
In connection with the Preliminary Prospectus distribution for the above-referenced issue, the prospective underwriters have confirmed that they have complied and will continue to comply with the 48-hour requirement as promulgated by Rule 15c2-8 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Very truly yours,
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES INC.
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CORRESP 1 filename1.htm Underwriter's Acceleration Request [JPMorgan Letterhead] July 29, 2005 Securities and Exchange Commission 450 Fifth Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Republic Companies Group, Inc. Registration Statement on Form S-1 (SEC File No. 333-124758) Ladies and Gentlemen: In connection with the above-referenced Registration Statement, and pursuant to Rule 461 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”), we hereby join in the request of Republic Companies Group, Inc. that the effective date of the Registration Statement be accelerated so that it will be declared effective at 2:00 p.m., Eastern time, on August 2, 2005, or as soon thereafter as practicable. Pursuant to Rule 460 under the Act, please be advised that through the date hereof, the undersigned effected the following approximate distribution of copies of the Preliminary Prospectus dated July 19, 2005 (the “Preliminary Prospectus”): No. of Copies Prospective Underwriters 6,425 Dealers 0 Institutions 76 Others 5 Total 6,506 In connection with the Preliminary Prospectus distribution for the above-referenced issue, the prospective underwriters have confirmed that they have complied and will continue to comply with the 48-hour requirement as promulgated by Rule 15c2-8 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Very truly yours, J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES INC. BANC OF AMERICA SECURITIES LLC KEEFE, BRUYETTE AND WOODS, INC. SANDLER O’NEILL & PARTNERS, L.P. As Representatives of the several Underwriters By: J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. By: /s/ John Bertone Name: John Bertone Title: Vice-President 2