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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AS OF APRIL 2, 2000, AND THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT
OF OPERATIONS FOR THE QUARTER ENDED APRIL 2, 2000, AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS
ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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