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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM JDA SOFTWARE
GROUP, INC.'S ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
1996 AND QUARTERLY REPORTS ON FORM 10-K FOR THE QUARTERS ENDED MARCH 31, 1996,
JUNE 30, 1996 AND SEPTEMBER 30, 1996 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY
REFERENCE TO SUCH STATEMENTS.
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