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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from Pathmark
Stores, Inc. Consolidated Statement of Operations for the 39 weeks ended October
30, 1999 and Consolidated Balance Sheet as October 30, 1999 and is qualified in
its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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