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[Nasdaq Letterhead]
DOUGLAS D. MCKENNEY, CFA
Associate Director
Listing Qualifications
VIA FACSIMILE AND FIRST CLASS MAIL
May 23, 2000
Mr. Hamid R. Shokrgozar
President and Chief Executive Officer
White Electronic Designs Corporation
3601 East University Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85034
Dear Mr. Shokrgozar:
We have reviewed a copy of the resolution adopted by the Board of Directors of
White Electronic Designs Corporation on May 18, 2000, which authorizes the
withdrawal of the Company's Common Stock from listing and registration on the
Exchange. On the basis of this resolution, we have determined not to interpose
an objection to your filing an application with the Securities and Exchange
Commission to remove the issue from listing on the Amex. As provided by SEC Rule
12d2-2, a copy of this application should be sent to the attention of Denise
Gubich at the Exchange.
We also advise that in view of the Company's pending listing on the Nasdaq
National Market, we will not require the Company to give its stockholders prior
notice of its intention to file such application.
Should you have any further questions regarding this matter, please do not
hesitate to contact Denise Gubich at 301-978-8015.
Very truly yours,
