<ARTICLE> 5 
<LEGEND> 
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the 
financial statements of Tech Data Corporation for the period ended January 31, 
1996 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial 
statements. 
</LEGEND> 
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