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(1) The schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1997 and December 31, 1996, and
the related Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income for the
twelve months ended December 31, 1997 and 1996, and is qualified in its entirety
by reference to such financial statements.
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