Citigroup Global Markets Inc.
50th Floor, Citibank Tower
Citibank Plaza
3 Garden Road
Central, Hong Kong
December 11, 2007
Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Filed on Form S-1
Registration No. 333-146377
Ladies and Gentlemen:
In connection with the above-captioned Registration Statement, we wish to advise that between December 3, 2007 and the date hereof, 9,078 copies of the Preliminary Prospectus dated December 3, 2007 were distributed as follows: 3,250 copies to 4 prospective underwriters, 3,972 copies to 3,972 institutional investors and 1,856 copies to 464 individuals.
We have been informed by the participating underwriters that they will comply with the requirements of Rule 15c2-8 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
We hereby join in the request of the registrant that the effectiveness of the above-captioned Registration Statement, as amended, be accelerated to 12:00 noon, Washington D.C. Time, on December 13, 2007, or as soon thereafter as practicable.
Very truly yours,
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
As Representative of the Prospective Underwriters
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Citigroup Global Markets Inc. |
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By: | | /s/ Rahul Shukla |
Name: | | Rahul Shukla |
Title: | | Managing Director |