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This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at April 30, 1998 (unaudited) and the
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended April
30, 1998 (unaudited) and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such
financial statements.
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