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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY INFORMATION FROM THE COMPANY'S CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996 AND IS
QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
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