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<NAME>                        Apple Suites, Inc.
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<FN>
<F1>
Current  Assets and  Current  Liabilities  are not  separated  to  conform  with
industry standards.
<F2>
Income is from rental income. There are no Sales or Cost of Goods Sold.
</FN>