[QUARLES & BRADY STREICH LANG LLP LETTERHEAD]
June 23, 2005
Mary Beth Breslin
Division of Corporation Finance
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Re: | ASM International N.V. |
Registration Statement on Form F-3, File No. 333-124479
Dear Ms. Breslin:
Pursuant to Section 8(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 and Rule 461 promulgated thereunder, and in accordance with your instructions, on behalf of ASM International N.V., we respectfully request that the effective date of the Registration Statement of ASM International N.V. on Form F-3, File No. 333-124479, be accelerated so that it will become effective on Monday, June 27, 2005, or as soon thereafter as practicable.
Sincerely, |
/s/ LAURA EICHELSDERFER |
Laura Eichelsderfer |