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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the nine months ended July 1,
2000 and the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of July 1,2000 and is
qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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0
0
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