<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains information extracted from the Consolidated
Statement of Operations, the Balance Sheet and 10-K Schedule VIII and
Exhibit 11 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to those items.
</LEGEND>
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<FN>
<F1>Total debt
<F2>Does not include additional paid in capital
<F3>Other income - net
</FN>