<ARTICLE> 5
       
                             
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<EPS-PRIMARY>                                     1.20<F1>
<EPS-DILUTED>                                     1.20<F1>
<FN>
<F1>EPS is presented on a pro forma basis. See Notes 1.f. and 1.g. to the
consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended March 28, 1998 on
Form 10-K for basis of presentation.
</FN>