<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
COMPANY'S REPORT ON FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2000
</LEGEND>
<RESTATED>
<CIK>0000915840
<NAME> BEAZER
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<FN>
<F1>THE COMPANY PRESENTS A CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET
<F2>THE COMPANY PRESENTS A CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET
</FN>