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This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
TransFinancial Holdings, Inc. consolidated statement of income for the three
months ended March 31, 2000 and consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2000
and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.

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<NAME> TRANSFINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC.
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