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Selected Financial DataNotes to Consolidated Statements
Management's Discussion and AnalysisReport of Independent Auditors
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Note 9: WRITEDOWN OF ASSETS AND LEASE LOSS ACCRUAL

The writedown of assets and lease loss accrual in 2002 was $16.2 million.The writedown primarily consists of $8.9 million related to costs associated with excess real estate capacity, $3.6 million related to the writedown of fixed assets that are no longer actively used, $3.0 million related to impaired strategic investments, and $700,000 related to a writedown of exchange seats. The writedown of assets and lease loss accrual in 2001 was $20.5 million. The writedown primarily consisted of $10.7 million related to impaired strategic investments, $6.8 million related to the writedown of fixed assets that are no longer actively used, $1.6 million related to a writedown of exchange seats and $1.4 million related to costs associated with excess real estate capacity.
 
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