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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
SEPTEMBER 27, 1998 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AND STATEMENT OF EARNINGS FOR THE
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 27, 1998 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY
REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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