Exhibit 16
June 24, 2002
Office of the Chief Accountant
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Dear Sir/Madam:
The representations made in this letter are based solely on discussions with and representations from the engagement partner and manager on the audits of the financial statements of this registrant for the two most recent fiscal years. Those individuals are no longer with Arthur Andersen LLP. We have read Item 4 included in the Form 8-K/A dated June 24, 2002 of Versant Corporation, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and are in agreement with the statements contained therein and that refer to our firm.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Arthur Andersen LLP |
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Arthur Andersen LLP |
cc: Mr. Lee McGrath
Vice President, Finance and Administration,
Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary
Versant Corporation
June 24, 2002
Mr. Lee McGrath
Vice President, Finance and Administration
Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary
Versant Corporation
6539 Dumbarton Circle
Fremont, CA 94555
Dear Mr. McGrath:
This is to confirm that the client-auditor relationship between Versant Corporation (Commission File Number 000-28540) and Arthur Andersen LLP has ceased.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Arthur Andersen LLP |
Arthur Andersen LLP |
cc: Chief Accountant
Securities and Exchange Commission
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