<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains a summary of financial information extracted from the
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet and Condensed Consolidated Statement of
Earnings and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial
statements.
</LEGEND>
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