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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AS OF AUGUST 30, 1997, AND THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT
OF EARNINGS FOR THE SIX MONTH PERIOD ENDED AUGUST 30, 1997, AND IS QUALIFIED IN
ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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