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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS OF HUGHES SUPPLY, INC. AND RELATED STATEMENTS OF
INCOME AS OF AND FOR THE PERIODS ENDED APRIL 30, 1998, JANUARY 30, 1998,
OCTOBER 31, 1997, JULY 31, 1997, AND APRIL 30, 1997.  THIS SCHEDULE IS 
QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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<NAME> HUGHES SUPPLY, INC.
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