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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
REPORT ON FORM 10-K OF BAYOU INTERNATIONAL LTD FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,
1997 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO TO SUCH REPORT.
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