<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from (a) the
unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and is qualified in its
entirety by reference to such (b) unaudited condensed consolidated financial
statements.
</LEGEND>
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