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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AS OF MARCH 13, 1999 AND THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS
OF INCOME FOR THE 12 WEEKS ENDED MARCH 13, 1999 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY
BY REFERENCE TO SUCH CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
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<NAME> LPA Holding Corp
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