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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF VENTURE HOLDINGS TRUST FOR THE
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1999.
</LEGEND>
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<NAME> VENTURE HOLDINGS CO. LLC
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