January 5, 2021
VIA EDGAR
United States Securities and Exchange Commission
Division of Corporation Finance
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Attention: Karina Dorin, Staff Attorney
| Re: | Powered Brands Registration Statement on Form S-1 Filed December 22, 2020, as amended File No. 333-251610 |
Dear Ms. Dorin:
Pursuant to Rule 461 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”), the undersigned, for itself and the several underwriters, hereby joins in the request of Powered Brands that the effective date of the above-referenced Registration Statement be accelerated so as to permit it to become effective at 4:00 p.m. Washington D.C. time on January 7, 2021, or as soon thereafter as practicable.
Pursuant to Rule 460 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Act, the undersigned advises that it intends to distribute approximately 1,000 copies of the Preliminary Prospectus dated January 4, 2021 to prospective underwriters and dealers, institutional investors, retail investors and others.
The undersigned advises that it has complied and will continue to comply with the requirements of Rule 15c2-8 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
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| Very truly yours, | ||
| CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC | ||
| as Representative of the Several Underwriters | ||
| By: | /s/ Frank McGee | |
| Name: Frank McGee | ||
| Title: Managing Director | ||
[Signature Page to Underwriters’ Acceleration Request Letter]
