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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
UNAUDITED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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<NAME> GENERAC PORTABLE PRODUCTS INC.
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