BankAtlantic Bancorp to Issue Financial Results For the Fourth Quarter and Full Year, 2009

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, - January 26, 2010 -- BankAtlantic Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: BBX) announced today that it plans to release its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ending December 31, 2009 in a press release to be issued prior to market open Thursday, January 28, 2010.


BankAtlantic Bancorp will not be hosting an investor and media teleconference call related to its Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year, 2009 due to the timing of this release and the currently outstanding offers to purchase the TruPS as disclosed on a Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 21, 2010.

About BankAtlantic Bancorp:
BankAtlantic Bancorp (NYSE: BBX) is a bank holding company and the parent company of BankAtlantic.

About BankAtlantic:
BankAtlantic, Florida’s Most Convenient Bank, is one of the largest financial institutions headquartered in Florida. Via its broad network of community branches, online banking division - BankAtlantic.com , and conveniently located ATMs, BankAtlantic provides a full line of personal, small business and commercial banking products and services. BankAtlantic is open 7 days a week with extended weekday hours, Free Online Banking & Bill Pay, a 7-Day Customer Service Center and Change Exchange coin counters.

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BankAtlantic Bancorp Contact Info:
Leo Hinkley, Investor and Media Relations Officer
Telephone: 954 940-5300
Email: InvestorRelations@BankAtlanticBancorp.com

BankAtlantic, “Florida’s Most Convenient Bank,” Contact Info:
Media Relations:
Sharon Lyn, Vice President
Telephone: 954-940-6383, Fax: 954-940-5320
Email: CorpComm@BankAtlanticBancorp.com

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Matters discussed in this press release contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. When used in this press release, the words “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “may,” “intend,” “expect” and similar expressions identify certain of such forward-looking statements. Actual results, performance, or achievements could differ materially from those contemplated, expressed, or implied by the forward-looking statements contained herein.

 

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