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                                                                   EXHIBIT 99.05

            GUIDELINES FOR CERTIFICATION OF TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION
                         NUMBER ON SUBSTITUTE FORM W-9

  Guidelines for Determining the Proper Identification Number to Give the
Payer.--Social Security numbers have nine digits separated by two hyphens: i.e.
000-00-0000. Employer identification numbers have nine digits separated by only
one hyphen: i.e. 00-0000000. The table below will help determine the number to
give the payer.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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                             Give the
                             SOCIAL SECURITY
For this type of account:    number of--
<S>                          <C>
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1. An individual's account   The individual
2. Two or more individuals   The actual owner of
   (joint account)           the account or, if
                             combined funds, any
                             one of the
                             individuals(1)
3. Husband and wife (joint   The actual owner of
   account)                  the account or, if
                             joint funds, either
                             person(1)
4. Custodian account of a    The minor(2)
   minor (Uniform Gift to
   Minors Act)
5. Adult and minor (joint    The adult or, if
   account)                  the minor is the
                             only contributor,
                             the minor(1)
6. Account in the name of    The ward, minor, or
   guardian or committee     incompetent
   for a designated ward,    person(3)
   minor, or incompetent
   person
7.a.  The usual revocable    The grantor-
      savings trust account  trustee(1)
      (grantor is also
      trustee)
b.  So-called trust account  The actual owner(1)
    that is not a legal or
    valid trust under State
    law
8. Sole proprietorship       The owner(4)
   account
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</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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                             Give the
                             SOCIAL SECURITY
For this type of account:    number of--
<S>                          <C>
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 9. A valid trust, estate,   Legal entity (Do
    or pension fund          not furnish the
                             identifying number
                             of the personal
                             representative or
                             trustee unless the
                             legal entity itself
                             is not designated
                             in the account
                             title.)(5)
10. Corporate account        The corporation
11. Religious, charitable,   The organization
    or educational
    organization account
12. Partnership account      The partnership
    held in the name of the
    business
13. Association, club, or    The organization
    other tax-exempt
    organization
14. A broker or registered   The broker or
    nominee                  nominee
15. Account with the         The public entity
    Department of
    Agriculture in the name
    of a public entity
    (such as a State or
    local government,
    school district, or
    prison) that receives
    agricultural program
    payments
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</TABLE>

(1) List first and circle the name of the person whose number you furnish.
(2) Circle the minor's name and furnish the minor's social security number.
(3) Circle the ward's, minor's or incompetent person's name and furnish such
    person's social security number.
(4) Show the name of the owner.
(5) List first and circle the name of the legal trust, estate, or pension
    trust.

Note: If no name is circled when there is more than one name, the number will
      be considered to be that of the first name listed.

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            GUIDELINES FOR CERTIFICATION OF TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION
                         NUMBER ON SUBSTITUTE FORM W-9
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Obtaining a Number
  If you don't have a taxpayer identification number ("TIN") or you don't know
your number, obtain Form SS-5, Application for a Social Security Number Card,
or Form SS-4, Application for Employer Identification Number, at the local
office of the Social Security Administration or the Internal Revenue Service
("IRS") and apply for a number.

Payees Exempt from Backup Withholding
  Payees specifically exempted from backup withholding on ALL payments include
the following:
 . A corporation.
 . A financial institution.
 . An organization exempt from tax under section 501(a), or an individual
   retirement plan.
 . The United States or any agency or instrumentality thereof.
 . A State, the District of Columbia, a possession of the United States, or
   any subdivision or instrumentality thereof.
 . A foreign government, a political subdivision of a foreign government, or
   agency or instrumentality thereof.
 . An international organization or any agency, or instrumentality thereof.
 . A registered dealer in securities or commodities registered in the U.S. or
   a possession of the U.S.
 . A real estate investment trust.
 . A common trust fund operated by a bank under section 584(a).
 . An exempt charitable remainder trust, or a non-exempt trust described in
   section 4947(a)(1).
 . An entity registered at all times under the investment Company Act of
   1940.
 . A foreign central bank of issue.


  Exempt payees described above should file Form W-9 to avoid possible
erroneous backup withholding.

  FILE THIS FORM WITH THE PAYER, FURNISH YOUR TIN, WRITE "EXEMPT" ON THE FACE
OF THE FORM, AND RETURN IT TO THE PAYER. IF THE PAYMENTS ARE INTEREST,
DIVIDENDS, OR PATRONAGE DIVIDENDS, ALSO SIGN AND DATE THE FORM.

  Certain payments other than interest, dividends, and patronage dividends
that are not subject to information reporting are also not subject to backup
withholding. For details, see the Treasury regulations under sections 6041,
6041A(a), 6045, 6050A. (All "section" references herein are to the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986).

Privacy Act Notice.--Section 6109 requires you to furnish your correct TIN to
persons who must file information returns with the IRS to report interest,
dividends, and certain other income paid to you, mortgage interest you paid,
the acquisition or abandonment of secured property, or contributions you made
to an IRA. The IRS uses the numbers for identification purposes and to help
verify the accuracy of your tax return. Payers must generally withhold 31% of
taxable interest, dividend, and certain other payments to a payee who does not
furnish a TIN to a payer. Certain penalties may also apply.

Penalties
(1) Penalty for Failure to Furnish TIN.--If you fail to furnish your TIN to a
payer, you are subject to a penalty of $50 for each such failure unless your
failure is due to reasonable cause and not to willful neglect.

(2) Civil Penalty for False Information With Respect To Withholding.--If you
make a false statement with no reasonable basis which results in no imposition
of backup withholding, you are subject to a penalty of $500.

(3) Criminal Penalty for Falsifying Information.--Willfully falsifying
certifications or affirmations may subject you to criminal penalties including
fines and/or imprisonment.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT YOUR TAX CONSULTANT OR THE IRS.


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