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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM AEL
INDUSTRIES, INC. FORM 10-Q FOR PERIOD ENDED NOVEMBER 25, 1994 AND IS QUALIFIED IN
ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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