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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AND INCOME STATEMENT AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY
BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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143,750
0
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