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                    EXTRACTED FROM THE REGISTRANT'S CONSOLIDATED BALANCE
                    SHEET AND CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS FOR THE
                    SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 AND IS QUALIFIED 
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