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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AND CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF
INCOME AND NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ON PAGES 1
THROUGH 19 OF THE COMPANY'S FORM 10-Q FOR THE SIX MONTH PERIOD ENDING JUNE 30,
2000, AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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