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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
QUALIFIED PERIOD ENDED APRIL 30, 1999 AND IS QUALIFIED BY REFERENCE TO SUCH
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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