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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
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OPERATIONS AS OF AND FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED MAY 31, 2000, AND IS QUALIFIED IN
ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS INCLUDED IN THE
COMPANY'S ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K, EXHIBIT 13.1.
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