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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AND CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT FOR
PRESTOLITE ELECTRIC HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS
ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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<NAME> PRESTOLITE ELECTRIC HOLDING, INC.
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