<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 July 31, 1997 and is qualified in its entirety by
reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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