<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF LUMINANT WORLDWIDE CORPORATION AS
OF MARCH 31, 2000 AND DECEMBER 31, 1999 AND THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31,
2000 AND 1999 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
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