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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary information extracted from the Form 10-Q and is
qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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<NAME> FIRST BELL BANCORP INC.
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<FN>
<F1>This information is not disclosed in the Form 10-Q.
</FN>