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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
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SEPTEMBER 30, 1996 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BE REFERENCE TO SUCH
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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