September 14, 2020
VIA EDGAR
Re: PPD, Inc.
Registration Statement on Form S-1
File No. 333-248780
Securities and Exchange Commission
Division of Corporation Finance
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Attention: Nick Lamparski
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule 461 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, PPD, Inc. (the “Company”) hereby requests that the effective date of the above-referenced Registration Statement be accelerated so that it may become effective at 4:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on September 16, 2020, or as soon as possible thereafter. In this regard, the Company is aware of its obligations under the Securities Act.
If you require any additional information with respect to this letter, please contact William Brentani (650-251-5110) of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP.
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| Very truly yours, | ||||
| PPD, INC. | ||||
| By: | /s/ B. Judd Hartman | |||
| Name: | B. Judd Hartman | |||
| Title: | Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Administrative Officer | |||
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