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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 $5,277,000 related to other income.
</LEGEND>
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<NAME> THE TOLEDO EDISON COMPANY
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