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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTREACTED FROM THE SUNBEAM
COPORATION FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2000 AND IS
QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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0
0
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