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August 20, 1997
Securities and Exchange Commission
Division of Corporation Finance
Mail Stop 4-4
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20549
Attention: Ms. Mariana Prieto
Re: Exide Corporation -- Registration Statement on Form S-3 filed on
August 13, 1997 -- Registration No. 333-33553
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Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule 478 of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the
undersigned hereby applies for withdrawal of the above-referenced Registration
Statement. If you have any questions regarding this application, please call
Carter W. Emerson of Kirkland & Ellis at 312-861-2052.
Very truly yours,
Bernard F. Stewart
Executive Vice President, Legal Affairs
Exide Corporation
