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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AT APRIL 30, 1999 AND THE CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 1999 AND
IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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