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This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition at June 30, 1997
(Unaudited) and the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the
nine months ended June 30, 1997 (Unaudited) and is qualified in its
entirety by reference to such financial statements.
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<NAME>                                             MedCath Incorporated
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