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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from Southern
Indiana Gas and Electric Financial statements as of March 31, 2000 by reference
to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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<NAME> SOUTHERN INDIANA GAS AND ELECTRIC CO

                             
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