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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF VENTURE HOLDINGS COMPANY LLC FOR THE SIX
MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2000.
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<NAME> VENTURE HOLDINGS COMPANY LLC

                             
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