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| Exhibit 16 |
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June 24, 2003
Office of the Chief Accountant
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Ladies and Gentlemen:
We were previously principal accountants for Versant Corporation and, under the date of
November 26, 2002, we reported on the consolidated financial statements of Versant
Corporation as of and for the year ended October 31, 2002. On June 23, 2003, our appointment
as principal accountants was terminated. We have read Versant Corporation’s statements
included under subparagraphs (i), (ii) and (iv) of the first paragraph under Item 4 of its Form
8-K dated June 24, 2003, and we agree with such statements.
Very truly yours,
/s/ KPMG LLP
