<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM 
APRIL 4, 1999 MSX INTERNATIONAL, INC. 10-Q AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY.
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