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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary information extracted from the Balance Sheet as
of September 29, 1996 and the Statement of Operations for the fiscal year ended
September 29, 1996 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such
financial statements.

</LEGEND>
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