<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE BALANCE
SHEET AS OF NOVEMBER 28, 1999 AND THE INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED
NOVEMBER 28, 1999.
</LEGEND>
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000
<CURRENCY> USD

                             
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<PERIOD-END>                               NOV-28-1999
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<SECURITIES>                                         0
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<DEPRECIATION>                                       0
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