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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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0
0
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<INCOME-TAX> 7,477
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<EPS-BASIC> .38
<EPS-DILUTED> .32
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