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[PSW Technologies, Inc. Letterhead]
April 27, 2000
VIA EDGAR
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Judiciary Plaza
Washington, D.C. 20549
Re: PSW Technologies, Inc.
Registration Statement on Form S-3 (Reg. No. 333-32464)
Application for Withdrawal
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule 477 of the General Rules and Regulations of the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended, PSW Technologies, Inc. hereby applies for the
withdrawal of the above-referenced Registration Statement, on the grounds that
Registrant does not intend to consummate the offering contemplated therein due
to prevailing market conditions.
Please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned at (512) 342-3202 or Mark
T. Goglia at (512) 479-2962 if you have any questions regarding this
application.
Sincerely,
/s/ Timothy D. Webb
Timothy D. Webb
President and Chief Executive Officer
cc: Thomas R. Nelson, Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison LLP
Mark T. Goglia, Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison LLP
Joseph Hall, Davis Polk & Wardwell
