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		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
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		STREET 1:		4500 PARK GRANADA BLVD
		CITY:			CALABASAS
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		BUSINESS PHONE:		8182253000

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		CITY:			CALABASAS
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			91302

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		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	COUNTRYWIDE CREDIT INDUSTRIES INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703
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