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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM ZEBRA
TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AT
DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS FOR THE YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS.
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