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October 7, 2008
VIA EDGAR AND
OVERNIGHT DELIVERY
Division of Corporation Finance
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F. Street, N.E.
Washington, DC 20549-1004
Attention:
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Russell Mancuso, Branch Chief
Joseph McCann |
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Re:
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Fluidigm Corporation
Withdrawal of Registration Statement on Form 8-A (File No. 001-34180) |
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Fluidigm Corporation (the Company) hereby respectfully requests withdrawal of its
Registration Statement on Form 8-A (File No. 001-34180) (the Registration Statement). The
Registration Statement was originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the
Commission) on September 16, 2008.
In light of current public market conditions, the Company has determined not to proceed with
its initial public offering at this time. The Company confirms that no securities have been or will
be distributed, issued or sold in the proposed initial public offering. Furthermore, the
Registration Statement was not declared effective by the Commission.
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Sincerely,
FLUIDIGM CORPORATION
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/s/ Gajus Worthington
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Name: |
Gajus Worthington |
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President and Chief Executive Officer |
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