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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINACIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM JDA SOFTWARE
GROUP, INC.'S CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE QUARTER ENDED
JUNE 30, 1997 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH STATEMENTS.
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