July 31, 2025
VIA EDGAR
United States Securities and Exchange Commission
Division of Corporation Finance
Office of Life Sciences
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Attention: Mr. Joshua Gorsky
Re: Aptevo Therapeutics Inc.
Registration Statement on Form S-1
Filed July 25, 2025
File No. 333-288959
Dear Mr. Gorsky:
In accordance with Rule 461 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, we hereby request acceleration of the effective date of the Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-288959) of Aptevo Therapeutics Inc. (the “Registration Statement”). We respectfully request that the Registration Statement become effective as of 4:30 p.m., Eastern Time, on August 1, 2025, or as soon as practicable thereafter. Once the Registration Statement has been declared effective, please confirm that event with our counsel, Paul Hastings LLP, by calling Sean M. Donahue at (202) 551-1704.
Very truly yours,
Aptevo Therapeutics Inc.
By: /s/ Marvin L. White
Marvin L. White
President and Chief Executive Officer
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SoYoung Kwon, Aptevo Therapeutics Inc. |