VERSARTIS, INC.
September 4, 2018
VIA EDGAR AND FEDEX
Division of Corporation Finance
United States Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, N.E.
Mail Stop 4546
Washington, D.C. 20549
Attention: | Dorrie Yale Erin Jaskot Suzanne Hayes |
Re: | Acceleration Request of Versartis, Inc. |
Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-226594) |
Dear Ms. Yale:
Versartis, Inc. (the “Registrant”) hereby requests that the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) take appropriate action to cause the above-referenced Registration Statement on Form S-4, as amended, to become effective on Wednesday, September 5, 2018, at 4:30 p.m., Eastern Time, or as soon thereafter as practicable.
Thank you for your assistance. If you should have any questions, please contact Kenneth Guernsey of Cooley LLP, counsel to the Registrant, at (415) 693-2091.
Very truly yours, |
VERSARTIS, INC. |
/s/ Kevin Haas |
Kevin Haas |
Vice President, Finance |