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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM REGISTRANT'S
REPORT ON FORM 10-K FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED APRIL 30, 2000 AND IS QUALIFIED IN
ITS ENTRY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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