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THE SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE COMPANY'S
QUARTERLY FORM 10-Q CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE 3 MONTHS
ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1995 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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