<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial data extracted from the Company's
consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2000
included in Item 8 Financial Statements and financial statement schedules and is
qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>

                             
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