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<LEGEND>
The schedule contains summary financial information
extracted from the consolidated financial statements of
the Holt Group, Inc. and subsidiaries as of and for the
six months ended June 30, 2000 and is qualified in its entirety
by reference to such consolidated financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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0
0
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