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Please read this table in conjunction with Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition, and the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes.
(1) Both fiscal 2001 and 1996 included 53 weeks. All other periods presented included 52 weeks. 
(2) During the third quarter of fiscal 2002, we acquired the common stock of Future Shop Ltd. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2001, we acquired the common stock of Musicland Stores Corporation (Musicland) and Magnolia Hi-Fi, Inc. (Magnolia Hi-Fi). The results of operations of these businesses are included from their dates of acquisition.
(3) Earnings per share is presented on a diluted basis and reflects a three-for-two stock split in May 2002; two-for-one stock splits in March 1999, May 1998 and April 1994; and a three-for-two stock split in September 1993.
(4) Comparable stores are stores open at least 14 full months, include remodeled and expanded locations and, for all periods presented, reflect Best Buy stores only. Relocated stores are excluded from the comparable store sales calculation until at least 14 full months after reopening. Acquired stores will be included in the comparable store sales calculation beginning with the first full quarter following the first anniversary of the date of acquisition.
(5) Inventory turns reflect Best Buy stores only and are calculated based upon a monthly average of inventory balances.
(6) Average revenues per store reflect Best Buy stores only and are based upon total revenues for the period divided by the weighted average number of stores open during the fiscal year.
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