<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
The schedule contains summary financial information for "Loral Corporation and
Subsidiaries--Retained Business" extracted from the consolidated balance sheet
and consolidated statement of earnings and is qualified in its entirety by
reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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