WARNING: THE EDGAR SYSTEM ENCOUNTERED ERROR(S) WHILE PROCESSING THIS SCHEDULE.
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Exhibit 27
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The schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the Form
10-Q for the nine months ended September 30, 2000, and its qualified in its
entirety by reference to such financial statements.
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<NAME> SECURITY CAPITAL GROUP INCORPORATED
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257,642
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