<ARTICLE> 5
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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INORATION FOR THE GOODYEAR TIRE &
RUBBER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES EXTRACTED FROM THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF
INCOME AND RETAINED EARNINGS AND THE CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AND IS QUALIFIED
IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

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