<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the Balance
Sheet as of September 30, 2000 and the related Statement of Operations for the
year to date ended September 30, 2000.
</LEGEND>
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000
<CURRENCY> U.S. DOLLARS

                             
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<FISCAL-YEAR-END>                          DEC-31-2000
<PERIOD-START>                             JAN-01-2000
<PERIOD-END>                               SEP-30-2000
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<SECURITIES>                                         0
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<OTHER-EXPENSES>                                 (359)
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<INCOME-TAX>                                     5,170
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<EPS-BASIC>                                       6.21
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<FN>
<F1>Bonds represents current and long-term portion of subordinated notes.
<F2>Represents Guaranteed Preferred Beneficial Interests in the corporation's
Junior Subordinated Debenture.
</FN>