<ARTICLE>  5
<LEGEND>
The Schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the Company's
unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements for the quarter
ended April 30, 1995 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such
financial statements
</LEGEND>
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