BIOVENTUS INC.
4721 Emperor Boulevard, Suite 400
Durham, North Carolina 27703
September 22, 2021
VIA EDGAR
Division of Corporation Finance
Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Attention: Mr. Chris Edwards
| Re: | Bioventus Inc. |
Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-259392)
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule 461 promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, we hereby respectfully request acceleration of the effective date of the Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-259392) (as amended, the “Registration Statement”) of Bioventus Inc. (the “Company”), so that such Registration Statement will be declared effective as of 9:00 a.m. on September 24, 2021, or as soon thereafter as practicable.
Once the Registration Statement has been declared effective, please orally confirm that event with our counsel, Latham & Watkins LLP, by calling Mark Bekheit at (650) 463-3032.
Thank you for your assistance with this matter. If you have any questions regarding the foregoing, please do not hesitate to contact Mark Bekheit of Latham & Watkins LLP at (650) 463-3032.
| Very truly yours, | ||
| BIOVENTUS INC. | ||
| By: | /s/ Kenneth M. Reali Name: Kenneth M. Reali Title: Chief Executive Officer | |
| cc: | Mark Bekheit, Latham & Watkins LLP |
Wesley Holmes, Latham & Watkins LLP