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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
COMPANY'S ANNUAL 10-K FOR THE PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 AND IS QUALIFIED
IN TIS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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