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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM (A)
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS INCLUDED IN ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K FOR THE
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO
SUCH (B) ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K.
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