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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) AND NOTES TO THE 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE
SIX MONTH PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 1997, AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY
BY REFERENCE TO SUCH 10-K FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996, AS AMENDED,
FILED ON APRIL 15, 1997.
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