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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AND CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF
OPEARTIONS AS OF AND FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1999 AND IS
QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS INCLUDED
IN THE COMPANY'S ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K, EXHIBIT 13.1.
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