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<NAME>                        TRUMP ATLANTIC CITY ASSOCIATES
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<FN>
<F1>Includes gaming, lodging, food & beverage and other
<F2>Includes general & administrative, depreciation & amortization, and 
    pre-closing expenses
</FN>