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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of the Corporation for the
three months ended April 4, 1998 and is qualified in its entirety by reference
to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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<NAME>                                                 Kronos Inc.
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