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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONDENSED AND CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE COMPANY.
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