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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE JUNE 28,
1998 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AND STATEMENT OF EARNINGS FOR THE SIX MONTHS
ENDED JUNE 28, 1998 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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