<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This Schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
financial statements for the quarters ended August 31, 1996, November 23, 1997,
August 30, 1997, and November 22, 1997 and is qualified in its entirety by
reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
<RESTATED> 
<MULTIPLIER> 1000
       
                                                                                            
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