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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Consolidated Balance Sheet of Cariotronics Systems, Inc. and Subsidiary as of
June 30, 1996 and the related statement of operation for the year then ended
and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
       
                             
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