<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from
Ferrofluidics Corporation's consolidated balance sheet as of June 28, 1997 and
its consolidated results of operations, as restated, for the year then ended and
is qualified in its entirety by reference to such Annual statements on Form 10K
for the year ended June 28, 1997.
</LEGEND>
<RESTATED>
<MULTIPLIER> 1

                             
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