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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT AND CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

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<NAME>                          Susquehanna Media Co.
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