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		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	WHOLESALE-MISCELLANEOUS NONDURABLE GOODS [5190]
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		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		STREET 1:		1340 TREAT BOULEVARD
		STREET 2:		SUITE 600
		CITY:			WALNUT CREEK
		STATE:			CA
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		CITY:			WALNUT CREEK
		STATE:			CA
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		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19941019
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