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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAIN SUMMARY INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM RJRN HOLDINGS'
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE
TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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<NAME> RJR NABISCO HOLDINGS CORP.
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