VIA EDGAR
United States Securities and Exchange Commission
Division of Corporation Finance
Washington, D.C. 20549
July 11, 2017
Re: Hostess Brands, Inc.
Registration Statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 333-219149)
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule 461 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Hostess Brands, Inc. (the “Registrant”) hereby requests acceleration of the effective date of the Registration Statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 333-219149), so that the Registration Statement becomes effective at 9:00 a.m., Eastern Time, on July 14, 2017, or as soon as practicable thereafter.
HOSTESS BRANDS, INC.
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By: /s/ Thomas Peterson | | |
Thomas Peterson | | |
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer |