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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
condensed consolidated balance sheet of Percon Incorporated and Subsidiaries as
of June 30, 1999 and the related condensed consolidated statements of income and
cash flows for the six months in the period ended June 30, 1999 and is qualified
in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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