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<LEGEND>
The schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the Condensed
Consolidated Balance Sheet as of October 31, 1999 and the Condensed Consolidated
Statement of Operations for the nine months ended October 31, 1999 and is
qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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