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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET OF CASTLE CREEK PARTNERS, L.P. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
AS OF JUNE 30, 1998 AND THE RELATED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME FOR THE
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1998 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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