<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
consolidated balance sheet as of August 14, 1999, and the consolidated statement
of operations for the two quarters then ended and is qualified in its entirety
by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000,000
<CURRENCY> U.S. DOLLARS

                             
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<FN>
<F1>On May 20, 1999, the Company announced a distribution in the nature of a
two-for-one stock split to shareholders of record of common stock on June 7,
1999. All share amounts prior to this date have been restated to reflect the
split.
</FN>