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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EARNINGS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999 AND THE
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1999 FOUND ON PAGES 11 AND 12 OF
THE COMPANY'S FORM 10-K FOR THE YEAR TO DATE, AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY
BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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