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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
audited consolidated balance sheet as pf September 30, 2000 and the consolidated
statement of operations for the year ended September 30, 2000 of Audio Visual
Services Corporation as set forth in this Form 10-K and is qualified in its
entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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<NAME> Audio Visual Services Corporation
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