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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
consolidated balance sheet of Pegasystems, Inc. as of June 30, 1996 and the
related consolidated statement of income for the six month period ended June 30,
1996 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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