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     FOR CURRENT FISCAL YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 1999
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<NAME>KOLLMORGNE CORPORATION                                   
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(1) EPS - Primary represents Earnings per share - Basic per SFAS 128
    EPS - Diluted represents Earnings per share - Diluted per SFAS 128
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