Company Snapshot: BBX  Print This Story  Email This Story  Save this Link View PR Newswire's RSS Feed  Blogs Discussing this News Release  Search Blogs that Mention this News Release  Click this link to view linked Bookmarking Services Click this link to view linked Blogging Services


BankAtlantic Bancorp Reports Earnings for the Second Quarter 2004

   BANKATLANTIC BANCORP LOGO
BankAtlantic Bancorp logo. (PRNewsFoto)[AS AG]
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL USA
               Income From Continuing Operations Increased 87%

                       Earnings Per Share Increased 81%

    FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BankAtlantic
Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: BBX) today reported income from continuing operations
increased 87% to $18.3 million for the second quarter of 2004, up from
$9.8 million earned in the corresponding period in 2003.  Diluted earnings per
share from continuing operations increased 81% to $0.29, up from $0.16 earned
in the corresponding period in 2003.
    Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer Alan B. Levan commented,
"We are extremely pleased with second quarter results.  Since the inception of
BankAtlantic's 'Florida's Most Convenient Bank' initiatives, growth in low
cost deposits has continued at significantly high levels.  We maintained a net
interest margin for the quarter of 3.73% vs. 3.27% in the 2003 period.  Credit
quality remained strong.  Ryan Beck & Co. also had an extraordinary quarter,
reporting an increase of 658% in income from continuing operations over the
equivalent quarter of 2003, reflecting strong investment banking performance."
    Additional accomplishments and highlights include:

    BankAtlantic:
    "BankAtlantic's groundbreaking 'Florida's Most Convenient Bank'
initiatives continue to contribute to record growth in new customers proving
our belief that customers desire the unsurpassed convenience offered by
BankAtlantic.  Since January 2002, BankAtlantic has opened over 331,000 new
checking and savings accounts, including nearly 42,000 in the second quarter
of 2004.  The second quarter of 2004 marks the tenth consecutive quarter of
double-digit growth in new low cost checking and savings account openings.
The average balances in these accounts are very typical for consumer banking
relationships, with average balances in the range of $2,500 - $3,500 for
individual accounts and approximately $10,000 - $15,000 for small business
accounts.  The growth in our low cost deposits from the inception of this
program has resulted from accounts in these ranges.
    "As shown in the table below, balances in low cost deposits increased 37%
on a 'same branch basis' in the second quarter of 2004 over the second quarter
of 2003, to a total of $1.6 billion at quarter-end.  At December 31, 2001,
immediately preceding the initiation of the 'Florida's Most Convenient Bank'
program, BankAtlantic had $600 million in low cost deposits.  Non-interest
bearing demand deposits now constitute 24% of deposit funding, up from 19% a
year ago, and 13% before initiation of the program.

    The following table presents comparative data for new account balances:

                                 MAR '02  JUN '02  SEP '02  DEC '02  MAR '03

    Demand Deposits, as % of
     Total Deposits              13%      14%      14%      16%      18%

    Low Cost Deposits*, as % of
     Total Deposits              29%      30%      32%      35%      40%

    Low Cost Deposit Growth*
     "Same Branch" Y-o-Y
      Change**                   15%      23%      30%      30%      31%

    Effective rate, Low Cost
      Deposits*                0.38%    0.49%    0.45%    0.35%    0.33%


                                 JUN '03  SEP '03  DEC '03  MAR '04  JUN '04

    Demand Deposits, as % of
     Total Deposits              19%      20%      21%      24%      24%

    Low Cost Deposits*, as % of
     Total Deposits              41%      43%      45%      49%      50%

    Low Cost Deposit Growth*
     "Same Branch" Y-o-Y
      Change**                   33%      36%      34%      36%      37%

    Effective rate, Low Cost
     Deposits*                 0.28%    0.18%    0.18%    0.18%    0.18%

    *Low Cost Deposits consist of DDA, NOW Checking, and Savings.
    ** Includes branches open two or more years.

    "BankAtlantic's credit quality remained strong.  The ratio of non-
performing loans remained favorable at 0.32% of total loans at June 30, 2004,
unchanged from the quarter ending March 31, 2004.  The ratio of non-performing
assets to total loans plus other real estate improved to 0.35% at June 30,
2004, down from 0.36% at March 31, 2004.  The Allowance for Loan and Lease
Losses was 1.18% of total loans and leases at June 30, 2004, down slightly
from 1.22% of total loans and leases at March 31, 2004.  However, the coverage
ratio of the Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses to non-performing loans
remained stable at 368% at June 30, 2004 vs. 387% at March 31, 2004.
    "During the second quarter, the Bank successfully recovered $2.1 million
from the guarantor on a loan that was charged-off in July of 2002.  Primarily
as a result of this recovery, the Bank had net recoveries for the quarter of
$3.3 million and a negative provision of $2.0 million.  On a year-to-date
basis, the Bank had net recoveries of $4.0 million and a negative provision of
$2.8 million.  In the corresponding period of 2003, net charge-offs were
negligible and a provision of $2.3 million was recorded.
    "The net interest margin at BankAtlantic improved to 3.73%, up from 3.27%
in the comparable quarter of 2003 and unchanged from the immediately preceding
quarter.  Our continued progress in improving the margin reflects the growth
in low cost deposits together with reductions in high cost Federal Home Loan
Bank advances, as we have made prepayments of those advances in each of the
three preceding quarters.  While further margin improvement will largely
depend on the future pattern of interest rates, we believe our level of low
cost deposits, coupled with the positioning of our balance sheet for rising
interest rates should enable BankAtlantic to benefit from a higher interest
rate environment.
    "On July 15, BankAtlantic unveiled its branch de novo expansion strategy
for 2005, and its renovation and branch 'branding' initiative for its existing
73 branches.  BankAtlantic's commitment to these two programs is designed to
position the Bank for increased growth within its existing markets.

    2005 Branch De Novo Initiative:
    "BankAtlantic's branch expansion initiative includes a mix of new in-line
and free-standing branches beginning in the first quarter of 2005.  The Bank
expects to open between eight and ten branches in 2005.  The initial focus
will be to place new branches within BankAtlantic's current footprint, with
future growth in other attractive markets.

    Branch Branding Initiative:
    "The branch branding initiative, including interior renovation of all
existing 73 BankAtlantic branches, is designed to create a consistent retail
environment and customer-friendly identity regardless of the branch or its
location.  The renovation process includes inviting new colors, a comfortable
customer waiting area, a video plasma screen, a redesigned Totally Free Change
Exchange coin counter, and a 'Yeah, We're Open' sign signifying the bank's
convenient 7 day banking strategy and its bold and spirited personality.

    Ryan Beck & Co.:
    "Ryan Beck & Co. reported record net income of $7.0 million on operating
revenue of $65.9 million for the three-month period ending June 30, 2004.
Growth in operating revenue for the second quarter of 2004 was 23% over the
comparable 2003 period.  Investment banking revenues for the quarter grew to
$18 million vs. $5.1 million in the comparable 2003 period.  The pre-tax
margin increased to 18.5% in the second quarter 2004, up from 2.8% in the
second quarter of 2003.  Income from continuing operations increased 658% vs.
the comparable 2003 period.  Year-to-date, return on average equity grew to
31.8% vs. 8.0% for the corresponding period of 2003.  Total assets in
approximately 152,000 client accounts were approximately $18.1 billion at June
30, 2004, excluding certain annuities and mutual funds.  Commissions and
principal transactions decreased 3.9% from the quarter ended June 30, 2003,
and fell 12% from the immediately preceding quarter, reflecting decreased
activity on the part of individual investors given current market conditions.
    "Ryan Beck & Co. reached several significant milestones during the period.
Ryan Beck served as the dealer-manager for one of the largest and most complex
mutual to stock conversions ever by assisting a client in raising over
$1.0 billion in equity and acquiring two companies.  Ryan Beck also launched a
major product initiative focusing on exchange-traded funds, with its
Washington Crossing Advisors Conquest Program.  This is a proprietary new
program offering discretionary management of ETF portfolios managed by Chief
Investment Strategist, Joe Battipaglia and Ryan Beck's Investment Strategy
Group.  Ryan Beck's financial institutions group announced or completed twelve
merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions and five capital financing
transactions through the second quarter.  Through June 30, 2004, the firm is
ranked fourth in the SNL Securities M&A League Tables for the number of M&A
transactions announced.
    "Ryan Beck also completed the relocation of its headquarters, moving from
Livingston to its new 40,000-square-foot facility in Florham Park, New Jersey,
and expanded its presence and visibility by opening a new branch office in
Cherry Hill, N.J., its first in the southern part of the state.  The firm also
made three significant additions to the investment research department during
the quarter.

    BankAtlantic Bancorp:
    "Earlier this year, we withdrew an announced public offering of up to
6 million shares of equity.  Our decision to terminate this offering was based
on the improvement in our equity ratios and cash position, and a market
decline that made an offering unattractive without a compelling need for the
capital at that time.  Recently, we decided not to undertake an equity
offering unless a specific capital need arises, such as would result from an
acquisition opportunity which offers a strong economic justification.
    "At quarter end, BankAtlantic Bancorp was added to Standard & Poor's (S&P)
SmallCap 600 Index.  The S&P 600 Index covers approximately three percent of
the domestic equities market and is well accepted in the investment community
as representing promising smaller capitalization companies.  We are very
pleased to be included in this group of companies.  In addition, BankAtlantic
Bancorp is also listed in the S&P 1500 Supercomposite Index and the New York
Stock Exchange Composite Index," Levan concluded.

                            Financial Highlights:
            Second Quarter, 2004 Compared to Second Quarter, 2003

    BankAtlantic Bancorp - consolidated (adjusted for Levitt Corporation spin-
off):
    -- Income from continuing operations of $18.3 million vs. $9.8 million, an
increase of 87%.
    -- Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of $0.29 vs.
$0.16, an increase of 81%.
    -- Return from continuing operations on tangible equity was 21.18% vs.
9.91%.
    -- Book value per share rose to $7.37.

    BankAtlantic:
    -- Business segment net income was $14.0 million vs. $13.0 million, an
increase of 7.7%.
    -- Return on average tangible assets was 1.20% vs. 1.00%.
    -- Return on tangible equity was 13.68% vs. 13.18%.
    -- Non-interest income was $22.2 million vs. $21.5 million, an increase of
3%.
    -- Non-interest expense grew to $43.6 million vs. $40.7 million, an
increase of 7%.

    Ryan Beck & Co.:
    -- Business segment income from continuing operations increased to
$7.0 million vs. $0.9 million, an increase of 658% over the second quarter,
2003.
    -- Return on equity from continuing operations was 33.07% vs. 5.26%.
    -- Total operating revenues increased to $65.9 million vs. $53.4 million,
an increase of 23%.
    -- Principal transactions were $21.7 million vs. $24.1 million.
    -- Investment banking revenue increased to $18.0 million vs. $5.1 million,
an increase of 252%.
    -- Commission income increased to $22.2 million vs. $21.6 million, an
increase of 3%.

               Year to Date 2004 Compared to Year to Date 2003

    BankAtlantic Bancorp - consolidated (adjusted for Levitt Corporation spin-
off):
    -- Income from continuing operations was $38.8 million vs. $20.6 million.
Excluding the effect of a litigation settlement and costs associated with the
early redemption of debt, operating net income would have been $31.6 million
vs. $21.7 million, an increase of 46%.
    -- Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations were $0.61 vs.
$0.34, an increase of 79%.  The effect of the non-recurring transactions was
$0.12 in the current period and $(0.01) last year.
    -- Return from continuing operations on average tangible equity was 23.17%
vs. 11.06%. Excluding the non-recurring expenses, the return on average
tangible equity was 18.90% vs. 16.05%.

    BankAtlantic:
    -- Business segment net income of $17.3 million vs. $24.4 million.  The
2004 period includes a $7.6 million after-tax expense related to the
prepayment of "high cost" FHLB advances.
    -- Return on average tangible assets was 0.76% vs. 0.97%.  Excluding the
prepayment expenses, the return on tangible assets was 1.09% for the current
period.
    -- Return on tangible equity was 8.45% vs. 12.52%. Excluding the
prepayment expenses, the return on tangible equity was 12.17% for the current
period.
    -- Non-interest income was $40.4 million vs. $36.6 million, an increase of
10%.
    -- Non-interest expense grew to $97.7 million vs. $77.0 million.  Included
in the current period is an $11.7 million expense associated with the
prepayment of FHLB Advances.  Excluding the prepayment charge, expenses
increased 12%.

    Ryan Beck & Co.:
    -- Business segment net income from continuing operations increased to
$12.1 million vs. $2.7 million.
    -- Return on equity from continuing operations was 28.62% vs. 7.81%.
    -- Total operating revenues increased to $131.7 million vs.
$108.7 million, an increase of 21%.

    BankAtlantic Bancorp will host an investor and media teleconference call
and webcast on Thursday, July 22, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

    Teleconference Call:
    To access the teleconference call in the U.S. and Canada, the toll-free
number to call is 1-800-968-8156.  International calls may be placed to
706-634-5752.  Domestic and international callers may reference PIN number
8593300.
    A replay of the conference call will be available beginning two hours
after the call's completion through 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Friday, August 20,
2004.  To access the replay option in the U.S. and Canada, the toll-free
number to call is 1-800-642-1687.  International calls for the replay may be
placed at 706-645-9291.  The replay digital PIN number for both domestic and
international calls is: 8593300.

    Webcast:
    Individuals may listen to the live and/or archived webcast of the
teleconference call.  To listen to the live and/or archived webcast of the
teleconference call, visit http://www.BankAtlanticBancorp.com, access the
"Investor Relations" section and click on the "Webcast" navigation link.  The
archive of the teleconference call will be available through 5:00 p.m. Eastern
Time, Friday, August 20, 2004.

    BankAtlantic Bancorp's Second Quarter, 2004 earnings results press release
and financial summary, as well as the Supplemental Financials (a detailed
summary of significant financial events and extensive business segment
financial data), are available on its website at:
http://www.BankAtlanticBancorp.com.

    -- To view the press release and financial summary, access the "Investor
Relations" section and click on the "Quarterly Financials" navigation link.
    -- To view the Supplemental Financials, access the "Investor Relations"
section and click on the "Supplemental Financials" navigation link.

    Copies of BankAtlantic Bancorp's Second Quarter, 2004 earnings results
press release and financial summary, and the Supplemental Financials are also
available upon request via fax, email, or postal service mail. To request a
copy, contact BankAtlantic Bancorp's Investor Relations department using the
contact information listed below.

    About BankAtlantic Bancorp:
    BankAtlantic Bancorp (NYSE: BBX) is a diversified financial services
holding company and the parent company of BankAtlantic and Ryan Beck & Co.
Through these subsidiaries, BankAtlantic Bancorp provides a full line of
products and services encompassing consumer and commercial banking, brokerage
and investment banking.
    About BankAtlantic:
    BankAtlantic, "Florida's Most Convenient Bank," is one of the largest
financial institutions headquartered in Florida and provides a comprehensive
offering of banking services and products via its broad network of community
branches throughout Florida and its online banking division --
BankAtlantic.com.  BankAtlantic has 73 branch locations and operates more than
200 conveniently located ATMs.  BankAtlantic is open 7 days a week and offers
holiday hours, extended weekday hours including a Miami-Dade branch open until
midnight, free online banking, Totally Free Change Exchange coin counters,
24/7 call center service and free retail and business checking with a free
gift.
    About Ryan Beck & Co.:
    Ryan Beck & Co. is a full-service broker dealer engaging in underwriting,
market making, distribution, and trading of equity and debt securities.  The
firm also provides money management services, general securities brokerage,
including financial planning for the individual investor, and consulting and
financial advisory services to financial institutions and middle market
companies.  Ryan Beck & Co. also provides independent research in the
financial institutions, healthcare, technology, and consumer product
industries.  Ryan Beck & Co. has approximately 500 financial consultants
located in 33 offices nationwide.

     For further information, please visit our websites:
     http://www.BankAtlanticBancorp.com
     http://www.BankAtlantic.com
     http://www.RyanBeck.com

    * To receive future BankAtlantic Bancorp news releases or announcements
directly via Email, please click on the Email Broadcast Sign Up button on
http://www.BankAtlanticBancorp.com

     BankAtlantic Bancorp Contact Info:
     Investor Relations:
     Leo Hinkley, Senior Vice President
     Phone: (954) 760-5317, Fax: (954) 760-5415
     Email: InvestorRelations@BankAtlanticBancorp.com.
     Mailing Address: BankAtlantic Bancorp, Investor Relations, 1750 East
     Sunrise Blvd.,
     Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

     Investor & Corporate Communications:
     Adrienne Zvi
     Phone: (954) 760-5241, Fax: (954) 760-5415
     Email: CorpComm@BankAtlanticBancorp.com

     Sharon Lyn
     Phone: (954) 760-5402, Fax: (954) 760-5415
     Email: slyn@BankAtlantic.com

     BankAtlantic, "Florida's Most Convenient Bank," Contact Info:
     Public Relations:
     Hattie Harvey, Public Relations Manager
     Telephone: (954) 760-5383, Fax: (954) 760-5388
     Email: hharvey@BankAtlantic.com.

     Public Relations for BankAtlantic:
     Boardroom Communications
     Caren Berg
     Phone: (954) 370-8999, Fax: (954) 370-8892
     Email: caren@boardroompr.com

     Except for historical information contained herein, the 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 "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "may,"
"intend," "expect" and similar expressions identify certain of these forward-
looking statements.  Actual results, performance, or achievements could differ
materially from those contemplated, expressed, or implied by the forward-
looking statements contained herein.  These forward-looking statements are
based largely on the expectations of BankAtlantic Bancorp, Inc. ("the
Company") and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that are
subject to change based on factors which are, in many instances, beyond the
Company's control.  These include, but are not limited to, risks and
uncertainties associated with: the impact of economic, competitive and other
factors affecting the Company and its operations, markets, products and
services; credit risks and loan losses, and the related sufficiency of the
allowance for loan losses; changes in interest rates and the effects of, and
changes in, trade, monetary and fiscal policies and laws; adverse conditions
in the stock market, the public debt market and other capital markets and the
impact of such conditions on our activities and the value of our assets;
BankAtlantic's seven-day banking initiative and other growth initiatives not
being successful or producing results which do not justify their costs; as
well as the impact of regulatory or accounting issues, including the impact of
periodic testing of goodwill and other intangible assets for impairment; and
achieving the benefits of the prepayment of the Federal Home Loan Bank
advances.  Further, this press release contains forward-looking statements
relating to BankAtlantic's new branch, de novo expansion strategy and its
renovation and branch "branding" initiative which are subject to a number of
risks and uncertainties.  These include, but are not limited to: regulatory
issues, that the number of new branches may be less than anticipated, and that
the new branch, de novo expansion strategy and renovation and branch
"branding" initiative will not be successful or will not produce results which
justify their costs.  Further, this press release contains forward-looking
statements with respect to Ryan Beck & Co., which are subject to a number of
risks and uncertainties including but not limited to the risks and
uncertainties associated with its operations, products and services, changes
in economic or regulatory policies, the volatility of the stock market and
fixed income markets, as well as its revenue mix, the success of other new
lines of business including its Washington Crossing Advisors Conquest Program,
uncertainties associated with the Gruntal litigation;  that the relocation of
its headquarters, new branch office in Cherry Hill, N.J., or additional
personnel added to its investment research department are not successful or do
not produce results which justify their costs; and additional risks and
uncertainties that are subject to change and outside of Ryan Beck's control.
In addition to the risks and factors identified above, reference is also made
to other risks and factors detailed in reports filed by the Company with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.  The Company cautions that the foregoing
factors are not exclusive.


                 BankAtlantic Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
                Summary of Selected Financial Data (unaudited)

                                                For The Three Months Ended
        (in thousands except share
         data and ratios)
                                           06/30/2004  03/31/2004  12/31/2003

    Current Earnings:
       Net income (GAAP basis)                $18,260      20,524      17,642
       Income from continuing
        operations (GAAP basis)  (note 1)     $18,260      20,524       7,826
       Operating net income      (note 2)     $18,260      13,371      13,582

    Average Common Shares Outstanding:
       Basic                               59,343,940  59,257,270  58,891,273
       Diluted                             62,807,683  63,193,034  61,852,217

    Key Performance Ratios (GAAP basis):
       Basic earnings per share                 $0.31        0.35        0.30
       Diluted earnings per share *             $0.29        0.32        0.28
       Basic earnings per share from
        continuing operations                   $0.31        0.35        0.13
       Diluted earnings per share from
        continuing operations *                 $0.29        0.32        0.12
       Return on average tangible
        assets from cont ops      (note 3)       1.48        1.75        0.61
       Return on average tangible
        equity from cont ops      (note 3)      21.18       24.97        7.23

    Key Performance Ratios (Operating basis):
       Basic earnings per share                 $0.31        0.23        0.23
       Diluted earnings per share *             $0.29        0.21        0.22
       Return on average tangible
        assets                    (note 3,4)     1.48        1.14        1.14
       Return on average tangible
        equity                    (note 3,4)    21.18       16.27       17.20

    * Diluted earnings per share
       calculation adds back:
       Interest expense net of tax on
        convertible securities, if dilutive       $--          --          --
       Subsidiaries stock options, if
        dilutive                                 (273)       (192)       (104)

    Average Balance Sheet Data:
       Assets                              $5,022,805   4,791,753   5,221,228
       Tangible assets           (note 3)  $4,934,771   4,703,305   5,132,341
       Tangible assets excluding
        Levitt                   (note 3)  $4,934,771   4,703,305   4,751,321
       Loans                               $3,777,452   3,730,782   3,698,377
       Investments                           $818,812     668,269     773,271
       Deposits and escrows                $3,205,328   3,064,750   3,032,170
       Stockholders' equity                  $435,852     423,482     521,393
       Tangible stockholders'
        equity                   (note 3)    $344,832     328,714     433,103
       Tangible stockholders'
        equity excluding Levitt  (note 3)    $344,832     328,714     315,808



                                                  For The Three Months Ended
       (in thousands except share
        data and ratios)
                                                 09/30/2003        06/30/2003

    Current Earnings:
       Net income (GAAP basis)                       18,508            17,209
       Income from continuing
        operations (GAAP basis)   (note 1)           10,144             9,809
       Operating net income       (note 2)           11,470            10,880

    Average Common Shares Outstanding:
       Basic                                     58,646,254        58,321,020
       Diluted                                   61,343,946        61,898,924

    Key Performance Ratios (GAAP basis):
       Basic earnings per share                        0.32              0.30
       Diluted earnings per share *                    0.30              0.28
       Basic earnings per share from
        continuing operations                          0.17              0.17
       Diluted earnings per share from
        continuing operations *                        0.16              0.16
       Return on average tangible
        assets from cont ops        (note 3)           0.74              0.69
       Return on average tangible
        equity from cont ops        (note 3)           9.77              9.91

    Key Performance Ratios (Operating basis):
       Basic earnings per share                        0.20              0.19
       Diluted earnings per share *                    0.19              0.18
       Return on average tangible
        assets                      (note 3,4)         0.89              0.81
       Return on average tangible
        equity                      (note 3,4)        15.23             15.09

    * Diluted earnings per share
       calculation adds back:
       Interest expense net of tax on
        convertible securities, if dilutive              --               129
       Subsidiaries stock options, if
        dilutive                                        (83)              (27)

    Average Balance Sheet Data:
       Assets                                     5,579,697         5,787,226
       Tangible assets             (note 3)       5,490,370         5,696,656
       Tangible assets excluding
        Levitt                     (note 3)       5,141,183         5,371,749
       Loans                                      3,942,124         3,983,528
       Investments                                  901,283         1,087,937
       Deposits and escrows                       2,951,536         2,925,061
       Stockholders' equity                         503,274           480,115
       Tangible stockholders'
        equity                     (note 3)         415,294           396,050
       Tangible stockholders'
        equity excluding Levitt    (note 3)         301,310           288,452



                                                   For the Six Months Ended
         (in thousands except share
          data and ratios)
                                                 06/30/2004        06/30/2003

    Current Earnings:
       Net income (GAAP basis)                       38,784            31,567
       Income from continuing
        operations (GAAP basis)     (note 1)         38,784            20,627
       Operating net income         (note 2)         31,631            21,698

    Average Common Shares Outstanding:
       Basic                                     59,300,605        58,246,733
       Diluted                                   62,979,163        63,047,682

    Key Performance Ratios (GAAP basis):
       Basic earnings per share                        0.65              0.54
       Diluted earnings per share *                    0.61              0.51
       Basic earnings per share from
        continuing operations                          0.65              0.35
       Diluted earnings per share from
        continuing operations *                        0.61              0.34
       Return on average tangible
        assets from cont ops        (note 3)           1.61              0.74
       Return on average tangible
        equity from cont ops        (note 3)          23.17             11.06

    Key Performance Ratios (Operating basis):
       Basic earnings per share                        0.53              0.37
       Diluted earnings per share *                    0.49              0.35
       Return on average tangible
        assets                      (note 3,4)         1.31              0.83
       Return on average tangible
        equity                      (note 3,4)        18.90             16.05

    * Diluted earnings per share
       calculation adds back:
       Interest expense net of tax on
        convertible securities, if dilutive              --               569
       Subsidiaries stock options, if
        dilutive                                       (472)              (74)

    Average Balance Sheet Data:
       Assets                                     4,907,291         5,640,395
       Tangible assets              (note 3)      4,819,050         5,549,043
       Tangible assets excluding
        Levitt                      (note 3)      4,819,050         5,237,616
       Loans                                      3,754,117         3,809,454
       Investments                                  743,550         1,109,716
       Deposits and escrows                       3,135,040         2,888,546
       Stockholders' equity                         429,679           472,456
       Tangible stockholders'
        equity                      (note 3)        334,806           372,902
       Tangible stockholders'
        equity excluding Levitt     (note 3)        334,806           270,333

    Notes:

      (1) GAAP basis income from continuing operations is defined as income
          from continuing operations in accordance with generally accepted
          accounting principles.
      (2) Operating net income is defined as GAAP income from continuing
          operations adjusted for equity security litigation gain and
          costs associated with debt redemptions, net of tax.
      (3) Average tangible assets is defined as average total assets less
          average goodwill and core deposit intangibles.  Average tangible
          equity is defined as average total stockholders' equity less average
          goodwill, core deposit intangibles and other comprehensive income.
      (4) Return on average tangible assets and equity are calculated
          excluding Levitt Corporation's assets and equity for comparability.




                   BankAtlantic Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
            Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition (unaudited)



      (In thousands, except share data)    06/30/2004  12/31/2003  06/30/2003

    ASSETS
    Cash and due from depository
     institutions                            $132,927     119,882     127,150
    Securities purchased under resell
     agreements and federal funds                 399          --          --
    Securities available for sale
     (at fair value)                          694,554     358,511     509,572
    Securities owned (at fair value)          120,953     124,565     224,405
    Investment securities and tax
     certificates (approximate fair
     value:  $194,046, $192,706
     and $208,622)                            194,046     192,706     208,621
    Loans receivable, net of allowance
     for loan losses of $46,737, $45,595
     and $49,576                            3,899,099   3,686,153   4,024,344
    Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost
     which approximates fair value             44,154      40,325      69,131
    Accrued interest receivable                27,864      27,866      34,162
    Real estate held for development and
     sale                                      25,077      21,803     241,346
    Investments and advances in
     unconsolidated subsidiaries                7,910       7,910      99,094
    Office properties and equipment, net      106,105      93,577      92,599
    Deferred tax asset, net                    22,288      22,999      34,527
    Goodwill                                   76,674      76,674      76,674
    Core deposit intangible asset              11,121      11,985      12,864
    Due from clearing agent                    16,048          --          --
    Other assets                               49,159      46,593      64,364
             Total assets                  $5,428,378   4,831,549   5,818,853
    LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
    Liabilities:
    Deposits
      Interest free checking                 $787,819     645,036     546,805
      NOW accounts                            584,658     533,888     455,514
      Savings accounts                        251,218     208,966     191,586
      Insured money fund savings              906,865     865,590     850,579
      Certificate accounts                    719,545     804,662     859,896
    Total deposits                          3,250,105   3,058,142   2,904,380
    Advances from FHLB                        883,727     782,205   1,332,300
    Securities sold under agreements to
     repurchase                               374,824     138,809     217,950
    Federal funds purchased                    20,000          --     155,000
    Subordinated debentures, notes and
     bonds payable                             36,395      36,595     142,461
    Junior subordinated debentures            263,266     263,266     263,218
    Securities sold not yet purchased          51,321      37,813      34,968
    Due to clearing agent                          --       8,583     112,410
    Other liabilities                         108,406      92,684     160,335
             Total liabilities              4,988,044   4,418,097   5,323,022
    Stockholders' equity:
    Preferred stock, $.01 par value,
     10,000,000 shares authorized;
     none issued and outstanding                   --          --          --
    Class A common stock, $.01 par value,
     authorized 80,000,000 shares;
     issued and outstanding 54,903,283,
     54,396,824 and 53,753,721 shares             549         544         538
    Class B common stock, $.01 par value,
     authorized 45,000,000 shares;
     issued and outstanding 4,876,124,
     4,876,124 and 4,876,124 shares                49          49          49
    Additional paid-in capital                258,258     259,770     254,532
    Unearned compensation - restricted
     stock grants                              (1,090)     (1,178)     (1,133)
    Retained earnings                         183,170     148,311     241,632
    Total stockholders' equity before
     accumulated other comprehensive
     income                                   440,936     407,496     495,618
    Accumulated other comprehensive
     income (loss)                               (602)      5,956         213
             Total stockholders' equity       440,334     413,452     495,831
             Total liabilities and
              stockholders' equity         $5,428,378   4,831,549   5,818,853



                   BankAtlantic Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
                Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited)


                                              For The Three Months Ended
                         (in thousands)   06/30/2004  03/31/2004 12/31/2003

    INTEREST INCOME:
      Interest and fees on loans and
       leases                                $48,034      48,936     49,647
      Interest on securities available
       for sale                                5,194       3,653      3,372
      Interest and dividends on
       investment and securities owned         6,879       7,040      7,833
          Total interest income               60,107      59,629     60,852
    INTEREST EXPENSE:
      Interest on deposits                     6,788       6,973      7,504
      Interest on advances from FHLB           7,769       9,098     11,667
      Interest on short-term borrowed
       funds                                     632         250        289
      Interest on long-term debt               4,912       4,827      5,399
      Capitalized interest on real estate
       developments                             (346)       (307)      (312)
          Total interest expense              19,755      20,841     24,547
    NET INTEREST INCOME                       40,352      38,788     36,305
    Provision (recovery) for loan losses      (1,963)       (859)    (1,811)
    NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION       42,315      39,647     38,116
    NON-INTEREST INCOME:
      Service charges on deposits             13,028      11,277     11,481
      Other service charges and fees           6,431       4,637      4,704
      Broker/dealer revenue and other
       commissions                            61,925      62,445     55,566
      Securities activities, net                   3          72     (1,582)
      Equity security litigation
       settlement gain                            --      22,840         --
      Gain on sales of loans                     116         129        108
      Income from real estate operations         683         305        354
      Income from unconsolidated
       subsidiaries                              118         118        119
      Other                                    3,041       2,542      2,492
          Total non-interest income           85,345     104,365     73,242
    NON-INTEREST EXPENSES:
      Employee compensation and benefits      63,538      67,180     56,795
      Occupancy and equipment                 11,046      10,250     10,522
      Advertising and promotion                5,630       4,694      3,110
      Professional fees                        2,610       2,737      5,243
      Communications                           3,106       3,253      2,917
      Floor broker and clearing fees           2,438       2,802      2,506
      Cost associated with debt
       redemption                                 --      11,741      8,855
      Other                                    9,534       9,357      7,391
          Total non-interest expenses         97,902     112,014     97,339
    Income from continuing operations
     before income taxes                      29,758      31,998     14,019
    Provision for income taxes                11,498      11,474      6,193
    Income from continuing operations         18,260      20,524      7,826
    Discontinued operations, net of tax *         --          --      9,816
    GAAP net income                (note 1)  $18,260      20,524     17,642

    Reconciliation of Operating and GAAP
     Income from continuing operations
    GAAP income from continuing
     operations                              $18,260      20,524      7,826
    Costs associated with debt redemption         --       7,632      5,756
    Equity security litigation settlement
     gain                                         --     (14,785)        --
    Operating net income           (note 2)  $18,260      13,371     13,582



                                                  For The Three Months Ended
                         (in thousands)         09/30/2003         06/30/2003

    INTEREST INCOME:
      Interest and fees on loans and
       leases                                       50,668             54,191
      Interest on securities available
       for sale                                      4,598              7,686
      Interest and dividends on
       investment and securities owned               7,545              7,344
          Total interest income                     62,811             69,221
    INTEREST EXPENSE:
      Interest on deposits                           7,758              9,758
      Interest on advances from FHLB                15,025             15,291
      Interest on short-term borrowed
       funds                                           558              1,248
      Interest on long-term debt                     4,257              4,531
      Capitalized interest on real
       estate developments                            (286)              (256)
          Total interest expense                    27,312             30,572
    NET INTEREST INCOME                             35,499             38,649
    Provision (recovery) for loan losses            (1,076)             1,490
    NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION             36,575             37,159
    NON-INTEREST INCOME:
      Service charges on deposits                   10,925              9,605
      Other service charges and fees                 4,625              6,071
      Broker/dealer revenue and other
       commissions                                  49,992             50,565
      Securities activities, net                      (336)               (19)
      Equity security litigation
       settlement gain                                  --                 --
      Gain on sales of loans                            10                  1
      Income from real estate operations                66              4,136
      Income from unconsolidated
       subsidiaries                                    106                118
      Other                                          2,405              2,125
          Total non-interest income                 67,793             72,602
    NON-INTEREST EXPENSES:
      Employee compensation and benefits            55,318             57,415
      Occupancy and equipment                       10,161              9,615
      Advertising and promotion                      2,989              3,819
      Professional fees                              4,239              3,715
      Communications                                 2,821              4,216
      Floor broker and clearing fees                 2,327              2,236
      Cost associated with debt
       redemption                                    2,040              1,648
      Other                                          8,588             11,826
          Total non-interest expenses               88,483             94,490
    Income from continuing operations
     before income taxes                            15,885             15,271
    Provision for income taxes                       5,741              5,462
    Income from continuing operations               10,144              9,809
    Discontinued operations, net of tax *            8,364              7,400
    GAAP net income               (note 1)          18,508             17,209

    Reconciliation of Operating and GAAP
     Income from continuing operations
    GAAP income from continuing
     operations                                     10,144              9,809
    Costs associated with debt
     redemption                                      1,326              1,071
    Equity security litigation
     settlement gain                                    --                 --
    Operating net income          (note 2)          11,470             10,880



                                                   For the Six Months Ended
                         (in thousands)         06/30/2004         06/30/2003

    INTEREST INCOME:
      Interest and fees on loans and
       leases                                       96,970            107,131
      Interest on securities available
       for sale                                      8,847             16,343
      Interest and dividends on
       investment and securities owned              13,919             14,712
          Total interest income                    119,736            138,186
    INTEREST EXPENSE:
      Interest on deposits                          13,761             20,927
      Interest on advances from FHLB                16,867             30,607
      Interest on short-term borrowed
       funds                                           882              2,067
      Interest on long-term debt                     9,739              8,352
      Capitalized interest on real
       estate developments                            (653)              (595)
          Total interest expense                    40,596             61,358
    NET INTEREST INCOME                             79,140             76,828
    Provision (recovery) for loan losses            (2,822)             2,340
    NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION             81,962             74,488
    NON-INTEREST INCOME:
      Service charges on deposits                   24,305             18,163
      Other service charges and fees                11,068              9,989
      Broker/dealer revenue and other
       commissions                                 124,370            102,230
      Securities activities, net                        75                365
      Equity security litigation
       settlement gain                              22,840                 --
      Gain on sales of loans                           245                  4
      Income from real estate operations               988              5,222
      Income from unconsolidated
       subsidiaries                                    236                200
      Other                                          5,583              4,506
          Total non-interest income                189,710            140,679
    NON-INTEREST EXPENSES:
      Employee compensation and benefits           130,718            114,827
      Occupancy and equipment                       21,296             19,353
      Advertising and promotion                     10,324              6,626
      Professional fees                              5,347              6,830
      Communications                                 6,359              8,045
      Floor broker and clearing fees                 5,240              4,394
      Cost associated with debt
       redemption                                   11,741              1,648
      Other                                         18,891             21,327
          Total non-interest expenses              209,916            183,050
    Income from continuing operations
     before income taxes                            61,756             32,117
    Provision for income taxes                      22,972             11,490
    Income from continuing operations               38,784             20,627
    Discontinued operations, net of tax *               --             10,940
    GAAP net income               (note 1)          38,784             31,567

    Reconciliation of Operating and GAAP
     Income from continuing operations
    GAAP income from continuing
     operations                                     38,784             20,627
    Costs associated with debt
     redemption                                      7,632              1,071
    Equity security litigation
     settlement gain                               (14,785)                --
    Operating net income          (note 2)          31,631             21,698


         * Primarily Levitt Corporation.
    Notes:

      (1) GAAP basis income from continuing operations is defined as income
          from continuing operations in accordance with generally accepted
          accounting principles.
      (2) Operating net income is defined as GAAP income from continuing
          operations adjusted for equity security litigation gain and
          costs associated with debt redemptions, net of tax.


                   BankAtlantic Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
                  Consolidated Average Balance Sheet (unaudited)

                                             For the three months ended

     (in thousands except percentages
      and per share data)                  06/30/2004  03/31/2004  12/31/2003

    Gross loans:
      Residential real estate              $1,386,482   1,326,061   1,403,686
      Commercial real estate                1,650,763   1,701,012   1,660,004
      Consumer                                403,824     374,222     341,246
      Lease financing                          11,526      13,642      16,293
      Commercial business                     142,686     141,955     111,705
      Small business                          182,171     173,890     165,443
             Total Loans                    3,777,452   3,730,782   3,698,377
    Investments - taxable                     745,854     664,907     773,271
    Investments - tax exempt                   72,958       3,362          --
    Total interest earning assets           4,596,264   4,399,051   4,471,648
    Goodwill and core deposit intangibles      88,034      88,448      88,887
    Other non-interest earning assets         338,507     304,254     660,693
    Total assets                           $5,022,805   4,791,753   5,221,228
      Tangible assets           (note 3)   $4,934,771   4,703,305   5,132,341

    Deposits:
      Savings                                $242,506     220,005     205,564
      NOW                                     586,259     543,619     507,876
      Money funds                             912,065     866,767     879,095
      Certificates of deposit                 709,523     769,949     815,454
             Total interest bearing
              deposits                      2,450,353   2,400,340   2,407,989
    Short-term borrowed funds                 269,423     128,130     131,095
    FHLB advances                             696,661     760,973     937,888
    Long-term debt                            299,931     299,878     413,154
    Total interest bearing liabilities      3,716,368   3,589,321   3,890,126
    Non-interest bearing deposits             754,975     664,410     624,181
    Non-interest bearing other liabilities    115,610     114,540     185,528
    Total liabilities                       4,586,953   4,368,271   4,699,835
    Stockholders' equity                      435,852     423,482     521,393
    Total liabilities and stockholders'
     equity                                $5,022,805   4,791,753   5,221,228

    Other comprehensive (loss) income in
     stockholders' equity                      $2,986       6,320        (597)
      Tangible stockholders'
      equity                    (note 3)     $344,832     328,714     433,103

    Period End
    Total loans, net                       $3,899,099   3,674,173   3,686,153
    Total assets                            5,428,378   4,750,483   4,831,549
    Total stockholders' equity                440,334     429,577     413,452
    Common shares outstanding              59,779,407  59,207,954  59,272,948
    Cash dividends                          1,972,775   1,953,863   1,956,008
    Common stock cash dividends per share       0.033       0.033       0.033
    Closing stock price (1)                     18.45       16.96       14.02
    High stock price for the quarter (1)        18.53       19.00       14.58
    Low stock price for the quarter (1)         14.37       13.70       10.44
    Book value per share - historical            7.37        7.26        6.98



                                                 For the three months ended

    (in thousands except percentages
     and per share data)                        09/30/2003        06/30/2003

    Gross loans:
      Residential real estate                    1,714,774         1,880,890
      Commercial real estate                     1,621,407         1,508,064
      Consumer                                     319,269           306,740
      Lease financing                               18,935            22,713
      Commercial business                          108,714           106,323
      Small business                               159,025           158,798
             Total Loans                         3,942,124         3,983,528
    Investments - taxable                          901,283         1,087,937
    Investments - tax exempt                            --                --
    Total interest earning assets                4,843,407         5,071,465
    Goodwill and core deposit intangibles           89,327            90,570
    Other non-interest earning assets              646,963           625,191
    Total assets                                 5,579,697         5,787,226
      Tangible assets             (note 3)       5,490,370         5,696,656

    Deposits:
      Savings                                      197,778           185,685
      NOW                                          473,741           454,108
      Money funds                                  874,789           836,246
      Certificates of deposit                      837,221           913,564
             Total interest bearing
              deposits                           2,383,529         2,389,603
    Short-term borrowed funds                      228,427           385,604
    FHLB advances                                1,249,074         1,313,896
    Long-term debt                                 407,538           409,567
    Total interest bearing liabilities           4,268,568         4,498,670
    Non-interest bearing deposits                  568,007           535,458
    Non-interest bearing other
     liabilities                                   239,848           272,983
    Total liabilities                            5,076,423         5,307,111
    Stockholders' equity                           503,274           480,115
    Total liabilities and stockholders'
     equity                                      5,579,697         5,787,226

    Other comprehensive (loss) income in
     stockholders' equity                           (1,347)           (6,505)
      Tangible stockholders'
       equity                     (note 3)         415,294           396,050

    Period End
    Total loans, net                             3,739,638         4,024,344
    Total assets                                 5,197,060         5,818,851
    Total stockholders' equity                     513,669           495,831
    Common shares outstanding                   58,940,200        58,629,845
    Cash dividends                               1,945,268         1,817,525
    Common stock cash dividends per share            0.033             0.031
    Closing stock price (1)                          10.52              8.78
    High stock price for the quarter (1)             11.64              9.22
    Low stock price for the quarter (1)               8.68              7.09
    Book value per share - historical                 8.72              8.46

    (1) adjusted to reflect the Levitt spin-off.

    Notes:

      (1) GAAP basis income from continuing operations is defined as income
          from continuing operations in accordance with generally accepted
          accounting principles.
      (2) Operating net income is defined as GAAP income from continuing
          operations adjusted for equity security litigation gain and
          costs associated with debt redemptions, net of tax.
      (3) Average tangible assets is defined as average total assets less
          average goodwill and core deposit intangibles.  Average tangible
          equity is defined as average total stockholders' equity less average
          goodwill, core deposit intangibles and other comprehensive income.
      (4) Return on average tangible assets and equity are calculated
          excluding Levitt Corporation's assets and equity for comparability.

      **Operating net income is not prepared in accordance with GAAP and this
        non-GAAP financial measure should not be construed
        as being superior to GAAP.


SOURCE BankAtlantic Bancorp




Back to Topback to top

Related links:
  • http://www.BankAtlanticBancorp.com
  • http://www.BankAtlantic.com
  • http://www.RyanBeck.com
    Photo Notes:http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030414/BANKCORPLOGO
    AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org
    PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
    CONTACT:
    Investor Relations, Leo Hinkley, Senior Vice
    President, +1-954-760-5317, or
    InvestorRelations@BankAtlanticBancorp.com, or Investor &
    Corporate Communications, Adrienne Zvi, +1-954-760-5241, or
    CorpComm@BankAtlanticBancorp.com, or Sharon Lyn, +1-954-760-5402,
    or slyn@BankAtlantic.com, all of BankAtlantic Bancorp, fax,
    +1-954-760-5415, or Public Relations, Hattie Harvey, Public
    Relations Manager, BankAtlantic, +1-954-760-5383, or fax,
    +1-954-760-5388, or hharvey@BankAtlantic.com; or Caren Berg,
    Boardroom Communications, +1-954-370-8999, or fax,
    +1-954-370-8892, or caren@boardroompr.com, for BankAtlantic