Arthur Andersen LLP Letter Regarding Form 8-K Disclosures for Affinity Group Holding, Inc.
Arthur Andersen LLP sent this letter to the SEC confirming that, based on discussions with the former engagement partner, they have no disagreements with certain statements made about them in Affinity Group Holding, Inc.'s recent Form 8-K filing. The letter clarifies that their representations are limited to information from the former engagement partner, who is no longer with the firm. The letter is addressed to the SEC and copied to Affinity Group Holding, Inc.'s Chief Financial Officer.
Exhibit 4.12
[Arthur Andersen LLP letterhead]
June 27, 2002
Office of the Chief Accountant
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washin gton, D.C. 20549
Dear Sir/Madam:
The representations made in this letter are based solely on discussions with and representations from the engagement partner on the audits of the financial statements of this registrant for the two most recent fiscal years. That individual is no longer with Arthur Andersen LLP. We have read paragraphs 1 through 6 (as it relates to Arthur Andersen) of Item 4 included in the Form 8-K dated June 27, 2002 of Affinity Group Holding, Inc. filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and have found no basis for disagreement with the statements contained therein.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Arthur Andersen LLP
Arthur Andersen LLP
cc: Mark J. Boggess, Sr. Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer, Affinity Group Holding, Inc.
