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Preliminary Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A |
Ladies and Gentlemen:
On behalf of AeroVironment, Inc. (“AeroVironment”), we are filing by EDGAR today a Preliminary Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A in connection with AeroVironment’s 2013 annual meeting of stockholders. In accordance with Note 4 of Rule 14a-6(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, please be advised that AeroVironment is only filing the attached Preliminary Proxy Statement because AeroVironment is commenting herein on a solicitation in opposition.
If you have any questions or comments regarding this Preliminary Proxy Statement, please call the undersigned at (858) 523-3959.
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Very truly yours, |
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/s/ Michael E. Sullivan |
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Michael E. Sullivan |
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of LATHAM & WATKINS LLP |
cc: Douglas Scott