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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Consolidated Balance Sheet and Statement of Income found on pages F-3 and F-4 of
the company's Form 10-K for the year ending March 31, 2000 and is qualified in
its entirety by reference to such consolidated financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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