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<LEGEND>
The schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
consolidated balance sheet and statement of income of the Company as of and for
the twelve months ended December 31, 1998 and is qualified in its entirety to
be referenced to such financial statements. Amounts are in millions.
</LEGEND>

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