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April 21, 1999
VIA EDGAR
Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, D.C. 20549
RE: FORM 8-A FILED FEBRUARY 22, 1999 FOR NETOBJECTS, INC.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
This letter is in regards to a Form 8-A filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission on February 22, 1999 for NetObjects, Inc. Our registration
statement on Form S-1 has not yet been declared effective, and therefore, we
kindly request that the Form 8-A be withdrawn prior to its automatic
effectiveness. A new Form 8-A will be filed concurrently with the next amendment
to our Form S-1 registration statement. Thank you for your time and
consideration.
Sincerely,
NetObjects, Inc.
/s/ RUSSELL F. SURMANEK
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Russell F. Surmanek,
Executive Vice President, Finance and Operations
and Chief Financial Officer
