<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
COMPANY'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE TWELVE MONTH PERIOD ENDING DECEMBER 31,
1999 INCLUDED IN THE COMPANY'S FORM 10-K FILED MARCH 29, 2000 AND IS QUALIFIED
IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
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