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<LEGEND>
DXP ENTERPRISES, INC. UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE QUARTER'S ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 1996 AND MARCH 31, JUNE 30 AND SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 AND AUDITED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996.
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