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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from Pathmark
Stores, Inc. Consolidated Statement of Operations for the 26 weeks ended July
31, 1999 and Consolidated Balance Sheet as of July 31, 1999 and is qualified in
its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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