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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 three months ended March 31, 2000
and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such consolidated
financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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<PERIOD-START> JAN-01-2000
<PERIOD-END> MAR-31-2000
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0
0
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