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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
related Form 10-Q financial statements for The Toledo Edison Company and
is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
(Amounts in 1,000's.) Income tax expense includes $1,273,000 related to
other income.
</LEGEND>
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<NAME> THE TOLEDO EDISON COMPANY
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