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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM PATHMARK
STORES, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS FOR THE 33 WEEKS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 16, 2000 AND CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2000 AND IS
QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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