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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 $4,759,000 related to other income.
</LEGEND>
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<NAME> THE TOLEDO EDISON COMPANY
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