<ARTICLE> 5
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<EPS-BASIC>                                     1.54<F1>
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<FN>
<F1>Represents Basic EPS, calculated in accordance with SFAS No. 128.
<F2>Represents Diluted EPS, calculated in accordance with SFAS No. 128.
</FN>