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This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
condensed consolidated balance sheet at September 30, 1996 (unaudited) and
condensed consolidated statement of income for the nine months ended September
30, 1996 (unaudited) and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such asid
financial statements.
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