<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
The Schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Company's unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements for
the quarter ended January 31, 1996 and is qualified in its entirety by
reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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