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<CURRENT-LIABILITIES> 0<F1>
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0
0
<COMMON> 9,170
<OTHER-SE> (12,549)
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<OTHER-EXPENSES> 10,352
<LOSS-PROVISION> 0
<INTEREST-EXPENSE> 4,816
<INCOME-PRETAX> 10,572
<INCOME-TAX> 294
<INCOME-CONTINUING> 10,278
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<EPS-BASIC> 1.22
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<FN>
<F1>
Note: Total Current Assets and Total Current Liabilities are not applicable
because Registrant does not present a classified balance sheet.
</FN>
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