<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
consolidated financial statements for the period ended September 30, 1999 and is
qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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<FN>
A three for two stock split occurred on May 14, 1998, prior Financial Data
Schedules have not been restated.
</FN>