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0 1,085<F1>
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8,724 10,117
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<FN>
<F1>Represents company obligated mandatorily redeemable preferred securities of
subsidiary trusts holding solely junior subordinated debentures.
<F2>Basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) represents EPS for the period April
7, 2000 to September 30, 2000.
</FN>
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