<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
consolidated balance sheet of SunGard Data Systems Inc. as of December 31, 1995
and the consolidated statement of income for the year ended December 31, 1995,
both incorporated by reference into the Form 10-K of SunGard Data Systems Inc.
for the year ended December 31, 1995, and is qualified in its entirety by
reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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<FN>
<F1>Merger costs associated with poolings-of-interests
</FN>