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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM (A) THE
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 1996 AND
IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH (B) ANNUAL REPORT FILED BY
REFERENCE ON FORM 10-K FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 1996.
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