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WARNING: THE EDGAR SYSTEM ENCOUNTERED ERROR(S) WHILE PROCESSING THIS SCHEDULE.
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<ALLOWANCES> 00
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<PP&E> 53,766
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<OTHER-EXPENSES> 00
<LOSS-PROVISION> 00
<INTEREST-EXPENSE> 15,648
<INCOME-PRETAX> 10,228
<INCOME-TAX> 3,318
<INCOME-CONTINUING> 6,910
<DISCONTINUED> 00
<EXTRAORDINARY> 00
<CHANGES> 00
<NET-INCOME> 6,910
<EPS-BASIC> 0.31
<EPS-DILUTED> 0.31
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