<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from Unaudited
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, Statements of Income and Statements of
Cash Flows and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial
statements.
</LEGEND>
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