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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary finacial information extracted from the financial
statements listed on pages 17 and 18 of this Form 10-k and is qualified in its
entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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<NAME> PARAGON CORPORATE HOLDINGS INC.
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