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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM JDA
SOFTWARE GROUP, INC.'S CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE
QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2000 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO
SUCH STATEMENTS.
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