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THE COMPANY'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IN ITS QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q FOR THE
QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 26, 1998.
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<NAME> BOSTON ACOUSTICS, INC.
       
                             
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