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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
condensed consolidated balance sheets, the condensed consolidated statements of
income and the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows and is qualified
in its entirety by reference to such financial statements and the notes thereto.
</LEGEND>
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