Exhibit 16.1
May 21, 2009
Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, DC 20549
Commissioners:
We have read the statements made by ACCO Brands Corporation (copy attached), which we understand will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Item 4.01 of Form 8-K, as part of the Form 8-K of ACCO Brands Corporation dated May 19, 2009. We agree with the statements concerning our Firm in such Form 8-K except we have no basis to agree to the Audit Committee process or deliberations.
Very truly yours, |
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP |