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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial  information extracted from the audited
consolidated  financial  statements  at August 31, 1998 and for the twelve month
period ended  August 31, 1998 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to
such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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