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[LETTERHEAD OF CII TECHNOLOGIES INC.]
November 18, 1996
VIA EDGAR
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Re: CII Technologies Inc.
Registration Statement on Form 8-A
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Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Ladies and Gentlemen:
On behalf of CII Technologies Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"),
due to unfavorable market conditions, I hereby request the withdrawal of the
Company's Registration Statement on Form 8-A filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended, on September 20, 1996, effective immediately.
If you should have any questions or comments regarding this letter, please
contact Wilson S. Neely (212-455-7063) or Janet Lapidus (212-455-2596) of this
firm.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Ramzi A. Dabbagh
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Ramzi A. Dabbagh
Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer
cc: Securities and Exchange Commission
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Eloise Quarles
Nasdaq Stock Market
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Maria Konstantinidis
