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THE COMPANY'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IN ITS QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10Q FOR THE
QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 25, 1999.
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<NAME> Boston Acoustics,Inc.

                             
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