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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
MARK VII, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 30, 1995 AND CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AS OF DECEMBER 30, 1995
AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
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