<ARTICLE>                     5
<LEGEND>
For the twelve months ended August 31, 1997
(This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from Form 10-K
 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements).
</LEGEND>
<RESTATED>
       
                             
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<FN>
F1 - Net of allowance. 
F2 - Net of accumulated depreciation.
</FN>