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BankAtlantic Bancorp Reports Earnings For Second Quarter, 2003

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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL USA
               Record Year-To-Date Net Income of $31.6 million,
                             An increase of 77.5%

    FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BankAtlantic
Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: BBX), the parent company of BankAtlantic, Levitt
Corporation, and Ryan Beck & Co., today reported net income of $17.2 million
for the second quarter of 2003, compared to $20.3 million earned in the
corresponding period in 2002.  On a per share basis, diluted earnings were
$0.28 for the quarter, compared to $0.35 for the second quarter of 2002.  Net
income for the six months ended June 30, 2003 was a record $31.6 million, an
increase of 77.5%, compared to $17.8 million in the corresponding 2002 period.
On a per share basis, diluted earnings were $0.51 year-to-date, up from
$0.29 during the first six months of 2002.
    Earnings in the first and second quarters 2002 included a $23.8 million
after-tax extraordinary gain related to the purchase of assets and assumption
of certain liabilities of Gruntal & Co. and a $15.1 million charge to earnings
associated with a cumulative change in accounting principle.  Adjusting for
these items in 2002, net income from continuing operations was $17.2 million
for the second quarter of 2003, compared to a loss of $3.5 million in the
second quarter of 2002, and year-to-date net income from continuing operations
was $31.6 million for 2003 versus $9.1 million for 2002.  Income from
continuing operations in the 2002 periods included an after-tax impairment
loss of $11.8 million on equity securities and after-tax merger-related
expenses of approximately $5.0 million from the Gruntal transaction and the
acquisition of Community Savings Bank.
    Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer Alan B. Levan commented,
"Looking at continuing operations, the second quarter was a record for our
company.  BankAtlantic experienced record results in attracting new low cost
deposit accounts, record non-interest income, strong loan growth, and a
continuation of its favorable trend in credit quality.  Levitt Corporation's
Levitt and Sons reported a record backlog of home sales and Core Communities'
new Tradition development experienced one of the best grand opening attendance
and sales records for similar developments in Florida.  Ryan Beck & Co.
reported record revenue for the quarter and a solid level of profitability.

    Additional accomplishments and highlights include:

    "BankAtlantic's 'Florida's Most Convenient Bank' initiatives, including
seven-day branch banking, extended weekday branch hours, 24/7 live customer
service center, Totally Free Checking, free online banking, and dozens of
additional product and service initiatives, have clearly struck a responsive
chord with our customers and simultaneously created an unbridled energy in our
employees.
    "The accelerated growth in core deposits and record new checking and
savings account openings continues to validate our approach and surpass our
initial objectives.  During the second quarter of 2003, BankAtlantic opened
over 35,000 new low cost checking and savings accounts.  Since January 2002,
BankAtlantic has opened 172,000 new checking and savings accounts.
    "The percentage of low cost deposits (demand, NOW and savings deposits) to
total deposits increased to 41% at June 30, 2003, from 30% at the comparable
2002 period-end, and 27% at December 31, 2001.
    "Demand deposits increased to 19% of total deposits at June 30, 2003, up
from 16% at year-end 2002, and 13% at year-end 2001.
    "The second quarter of 2003 marks the fourth consecutive quarter of over
30% year-over-year quarterly growth in low cost deposits.
    "In the second quarter 2003, non-interest income increased 41.9% vs. the
comparable 2002 quarter, and grew 47.2 % year-to-date vs. the comparable 2002
period.
    "Commercial, small business, and consumer loan demand remained strong
throughout the quarter, although we anticipate a flattening or modest decline
in loan levels as we reduce purchases of residential loans in response to the
current interest rate environment.
    "The bank's credit quality continued to improve during the second quarter
of 2003.  Non-performing assets declined to $21.9 million from $52.5 million
at June 30, 2002.  The ratio of non-performing loans to total loans improved
from 0.35% at March 31, 2003 to 0.29% at June 30, 2003.  The coverage ratio
(the ratio of allowance for loan and lease losses to non-performing loans)
improved from 323% at March 31, 2003 to 376% at June 30, 2003.  Net
charge-offs to average loans were 0.06% for the quarter and less than 0.01%
year-to-date.  This compares to net charge-offs to average loans of 0.94%
through the first half of 2002.
    "BankAtlantic's net interest margin declined to 3.27% for the quarter,
compared to 3.35% in the immediately preceding quarter, and to 3.64% in the
same quarter, 2002.  We anticipate this trend to continue in the near-term as
a consequence of the current levels of interest rates, as prepayments of both
mortgage loans and mortgage-related securities remain high.

    "BankAtlantic's many initiatives have attracted new customers, reached out
to existing customers, and provided a superior platform for cross promotion
and selling.  Simultaneously, these initiatives have greatly raised the
visibility of the bank and truly branded it as 'Florida's Most Convenient
Bank'.  Although it is too early to declare an absolute trend, we believe the
favorable results are a clear indication of a very positive energy and upward
momentum.

    "Levitt Corporation's homebuilding subsidiary, Levitt and Sons, had a
record backlog of 1,576 units or $335 million at June 30, 2003, up from
713 units or $153 million at June 30, 2002.  Sales for the first six months of
1,063 units were $234 million, an increase of 150% over the comparable 2002
period.
    "Core Communities celebrated the grand opening of its newest
master-planned community, the 9,000 acre 'Tradition', with a record attendance
of over 12,000 persons on the first weekend the development was open for
sales.  Although no home models had been built, unaffiliated builders who had
purchased property from Core Communities recorded 375 new home reservations
and generated approximately $80 million in sales utilizing model renderings
and elevations.  Sales in the opening weekend virtually sold out Phase One of
Tradition.
    "As previously announced, we have filed a request for a private letter
ruling from the IRS for a proposed spin-off of Levitt Corporation to
BankAtlantic Bancorp shareholders in a tax free transaction.  This spin-off is
subject to receipt of the IRS ruling and any required regulatory approvals.
We presently anticipate consummation of the spin-off at December 31, 2003.  A
summary of the proposed transaction is available on the Company's website
under 'Supplemental Financials.'

    "Ryan Beck & Co. had record second quarter revenues of $64.3 million, an
increase of 49% compared to the second quarter of 2002.  Ryan Beck's Private
Client Group contributed 61% and investment-banking activity contributed 9% of
total revenue for the quarter, continuing the pattern of an improved revenue
mix at Ryan Beck following the Gruntal transaction.  Ryan Beck's results also
include trading markdowns aggregating $2.5 million relating to the municipal
securities inventory at its GMS Group subsidiary.
    "Ryan Beck continues to develop its core business units, recruiting
34 Financial Consultants with more than $400 million in client assets to its
Private Client Group.   Year-to-date, the firm has raised more than
$500 million in equity for its investment banking clients.  In April, Ryan
Beck launched two successful proprietary unit investment trusts, the 'Ryan
Beck Select Financial Services Equity Portfolio' and the 'Ryan Beck Select
Financial Services Preferred Income Portfolio,' investing more than
$30 million in these funds for clients."


                            Financial Highlights:

            Second Quarter, 2003 Compared to Second Quarter, 2002

    BankAtlantic Bancorp (consolidated):

      * Net income from continuing operations of $17.2 million vs. a loss of
        $3.5 million, which included in the 2002 period an after-tax
        impairment of $11.8 million on equity securities, and after-tax
        acquisition expenses of $4.3 related to the Gruntal transaction.

      * Book value per share rose to $8.46 vs. $7.66, an increase of 10.4%.

    BankAtlantic:

      * Business segment pretax income of $20.1 million vs. $15.6 million, an
        increase of 28.8%.

      * Return on tangible assets was 0.99% vs. 0.78%.

      * Return on tangible equity was 13.06% vs. 11.14%.

      * Total average loans grew to $4.030 billion vs. $3.611 billion, an
        increase of 11.6%.

          - Average residential loans increased to $1.881 billion vs.
            $1.571 billion, an increase of 19.7%.

          - Average commercial real estate loans increased to $1.555 billion
            vs. $1.500 billion, an increase of 3.7%.

          - Average small business loans increased to $159 million vs.
            $153 million, an increase of 3.9%.

          - Average consumer loans increased to $307 million vs. $245 million,
            an increase of 25.3%.

      * Net interest margin decreased from 3.64% to 3.27%.

      * Non-interest income grew to $19.3 million vs. $13.6 million, an
        increase of 41.9%.

      * Non-interest expense grew to $38.3 million vs. $36.3 million, an
        increase of 5.5%.

    Levitt Corporation:

      * Business segment pretax income rose to $10.4 million vs. $5.8 million,
        an increase of 79.3%.

      * Return on tangible equity was 21.61% vs. 15.26%.

    Ryan Beck & Co.:

      * Business segment pretax income declined to $2.2 million vs.
        $19.4 million, a quarter in the 2002 period that included an
        extraordinary gain relating to the Gruntal & Co. transaction.

      * Return on tangible equity was 8.87%.


   Year-To-Date 2003 Highlights Compared To The Corresponding 2002 Period:

    BankAtlantic Bancorp (consolidated):

      * Net income of $31.6 million vs. $17.8 million, an increase of 77.5%.

      * Diluted earnings per share of $0.51 vs. $0.29, an increase of 75.9%.

      * Return on average tangible equity was 16.93% vs. 9.99%.

      * Net income from continuing operations of $31.6 million vs.
        $9.1 million, which included in the 2002 period an after-tax
        impairment of $11.8 million on equity securities and after-tax
        expenses of $5.0 million related to the Gruntal transaction and the
        first quarter 2002 acquisition of Community Savings.

    BankAtlantic:

      * Business segment pretax income increased to $37.5 million vs.
        $29.3 million, an increase of 28.0%.

      * Return on tangible assets was 0.95% vs. 0.80%.

      * Return on tangible equity was 12.33% vs. 10.53%.

      * Total average loans grew to $3.857 billion vs. $3.250 billion, an
        increase of 18.7%.

          - Average residential loans increased to $1.721 billion vs.
            $1.331 billion, an increase of 29.3%.

          - Average commercial real estate loans increased to $1.543 billion
            vs. $1.403 billion, an increase of 10.0%.

          - Average small business loans increased to $161 million vs.
            $131 million, an increase of 22.9%.

          - Average consumer loans increased to $302 million vs. $232 million,
            an increase of 30.2%.

      * Net interest margin decreased from 3.51% to 3.31%.

      * Non-interest income grew to $33.7 million vs. $22.9 million, an
        increase of 47.2%.

      * Non-interest expense grew to $73.5 million vs. $64.6 million, an
        increase of 13.8%.

    Levitt Corporation:

      * Business segment pretax income rose to $15.7 million vs.
        $12.1 million, an increase of 29.8%.

      * Return on tangible equity was 16.40% vs. 15.90%.

    Ryan Beck & Co.:

      * Business segment pretax income decreased to $5.0 million vs.
        $17.9 million, a period in 2002 that included an extraordinary gain
        relating to the Gruntal & Co. transaction.

      * Return on tangible equity was 10.11%.

    BankAtlantic Bancorp's Second Quarter, 2003 earnings results press release
and financial summary, as well as the Supplemental Financials (extensive
business segment financial data), are available on BankAtlantic Bancorp's
website: 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, 2003 earnings results
press release and financial summary, and the Supplemental Financials are also
available upon request via fax, email, or postal service, by contacting
BankAtlantic Bancorp's Investor Relations department utilizing 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, Levitt Corporation,
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, and real estate development.

    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, operates more than
180 conveniently located ATMs and offers extended hours.

    Seven-Day Branch Banking - Monday through Sunday
    * Extended branch lobby hours are 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday through
      Wednesday, and 8:30 am - 8:00 pm, Thursday and Friday.
    * Extended drive-thru hours are 7:30 am - 8:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
    * Saturday branch lobby hours are 8:30 am - 3:00 pm, and drive-thru hours
      are 7:30 am - 6:00 pm.
    * Sunday branch lobby hours are 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, and drive-thru hours
      are 11:00 am - 4:00 pm.

    Levitt Corporation: is the parent company of Levitt and Sons, Core
Communities, and Levitt Commercial.  Levitt Corporation and BankAtlantic
Bancorp also hold an aggregate 40% ownership interest in Bluegreen
Corporation.
    Levitt and Sons is America's oldest homebuilder and America's first
builder of planned suburban communities, and is best known for creating New
York's Levittown, Long Island and Levittown, PA.  After building approximately
200,000 homes in over 74 years, Levitt and Sons currently develops single and
multi-family homes for active adults and families throughout Florida.
    Core Communities develops master-planned communities in Florida, including
its original and best known, St. Lucie West.  St. Lucie West, the fastest
growing community on Florida's Treasure Coast for the last 7 years, is a
4,600-acre community with 4,000 built and occupied homes, 150 businesses
employing 5,000 people and a university campus.  Core Communities' newest
master-planned community is "Tradition."  Now under development on Florida's
Treasure Coast in St. Lucie County, Tradition features 5,600 residences, a
commercial town center and a world-class corporate park.
    Levitt Commercial specializes in development, re-development, and joint
venture opportunities in industrial and retail properties.
    Bluegreen Corporation (NYSE: BXG) engages in the acquisition, development,
marketing and sale of drive-to vacation resorts, golf communities and
residential land.  The Company's resorts are located in a variety of popular
vacation destinations including the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee; Myrtle Beach
and Charleston, South Carolina; Branson, Missouri; Wisconsin Dells and
Gordonsville, Wisconsin; Aruba and throughout Florida. Bluegreen Corp.'s land
operations are predominantly located in the Southeastern and Southwestern
United States.
    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, 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 in excess of 500 financial consultants
located in 40 offices nationwide.

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

     BankAtlantic Bancorp Contact Info:

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

    Corporate Communications: Sharon Lyn, Phone: (954) 760-5402,
Fax: (954) 760-5415 or CorpComm@BankAtlanticBancorp.com

     BankAtlantic Contact Info:
     Public Relations: Hattie Harvey, Tel: (954) 760-5383, Fax: (954) 760-5108
or hharvey@BankAtlantic.com.

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

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

    * BankAtlantic Bancorp will host an investor and media teleconference call
      and webcast on Wednesday, July 23, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. EDT.

        * Teleconference Call:  To access the teleconference call in the U.S.,
          the toll free number to call is 1-888-338-6461.  International calls
          may be placed to 973-935-8508.  A replay of the conference call will
          be available beginning on Wednesday, July 23, 2003 through 5:00 p.m.
          Friday, August 1.  To access the replay option in the U.S., the toll
          free number to call is 1-877-519-4471.  International calls for the
          replay may be placed to 973-341-3080.  The replay digital PIN number
          for both domestic and international calls is: 4055040.

        * Webcast:  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
          beginning on Wednesday, July 23 through Friday, August 29, 2003.

    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 and in any documents incorporated by reference herein,
the words "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. 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; the impact of changes in financial services' laws and
regulations (including laws concerning taxes, banking, securities and
insurance); technological changes; BankAtlantic's seven-day banking initiative
and other growth initiatives not being successful or producing results which
do not justify their costs; the impact of changes in accounting policies by
the Securities and Exchange Commission; the impact of periodic testing of
goodwill and other intangible assets for impairment, and with respect to the
operations of Levitt Corporation ("Levitt") and its real estate subsidiaries:
the market for real estate generally and in the areas where Levitt has
developments, the availability and price of land suitable for development,
materials prices, labor costs, interest rates, environmental factors and
governmental regulations; and the Company's success at managing the risks
involved in the foregoing. This press release also contains forward-looking
statements with respect to the proposed spin-off of Levitt Corporation which
is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that are subject to change
based on factors including that the conditions relating to regulatory approval
and the tax-free nature of the spin-off may not be met, that business,
economic, or market conditions may make the spin-off less advantageous, that
Levitt will not be successful as a separate publicly-traded company, that
Levitt will not have additional access to capital or debt markets or that such
markets may prove to be more expensive than currently available, and that the
Board may in the future conclude that it is not in the best interest of the
Company or the shareholders to pursue the spin-off.  Further, this press
release contains forward-looking statements with respect to Ryan Beck & Co.
and its subsidiary, 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, the success of
new lines of business, and additional risks and uncertainties that are subject
to change and may be 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)
                                                  06/30/2003       03/31/2003

    Current Earnings:
       GAAP Net Income              (note 1)        $17,209           14,358
       Operating Net Income         (note 2)        $18,280           14,358

    Average Common Shares Outstanding:
       Basic                                     58,321,020       58,171,621
       Diluted GAAP                              61,898,924       64,250,488
       Diluted Operating                         61,898,924       64,250,488

    Key GAAP Performance Ratios:
       Basic earnings per share                       $0.30             0.25
       Diluted earnings per share *                   $0.28             0.23
       Return on average tangible
         assets                     (note 3)           1.21             1.06
       Return on average tangible   (note 3)
        equity                                        17.38            15.02

    Key Operating Performance Ratios:
       Basic earnings per share                       $0.31             0.25
       Diluted earnings per share *                   $0.30             0.23
       Operating return on average  (note 3)
        tangible assets                                1.28             1.06
       Operating return on average  (note 3)
        tangible equity                               18.46            15.02

    * Diluted earnings per share calculation
      adds back interest expense  net of tax
      on convertible securities, if dilutive           $129              440

    Average Balance Sheet Data:
       Assets                                    $5,787,226        5,491,930
       Tangible assets              (note 3)     $5,696,656        5,399,787
       Loans                                     $3,983,528        3,633,446
       Investments                               $1,087,937        1,131,737
       Deposits and escrows                      $2,925,061        2,851,626
       Stockholders' equity                        $480,115          464,712
       Tangible stockholders'
        equity                      (note 3)       $396,050          382,487
       Tangible equity to tangible assets              6.95             7.08



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


                                               For The Three Months Ended
     (in thousands except share
          data and ratios)
                                           12/31/2002  09/30/2002  06/30/2002

    Current Earnings:
       GAAP Net Income             (note 1)    18,066      14,473      20,323
       Operating Net Income        (note 2)    19,020      15,737      13,319

    Average Common Shares Outstanding:
       Basic                               58,085,481  58,065,396  57,973,880
       Diluted GAAP                        64,188,382  64,320,448  57,973,880
       Diluted Operating                   64,188,382  64,320,448  64,747,784

    Key GAAP Performance Ratios:
       Basic earnings per share                  0.31        0.25        0.35
       Diluted earnings per share *              0.29        0.23        0.35
       Return on average tangible
        assets                      (note 3)     1.32        1.02        1.47
       Return on average tangible
        equity                      (note 3)    19.98       16.96       24.63

    Key Operating Performance Ratios:
       Basic earnings per share                  0.33        0.27        0.23
       Diluted earnings per share *              0.30        0.25        0.21
       Operating return on average
        tangible assets             (note 3)     1.39        1.10        0.96
       Operating return on average
        tangible equity             (note 3)    21.03       18.44       16.14

    * Diluted earnings per share
     calculation adds back
     interest expense  net of tax on
      convertible securities, if dilutive         440         440         440

    Average Balance Sheet Data:
       Assets                               5,552,458   5,796,782   5,620,134
       Tangible assets           (note 3)   5,459,454   5,701,036   5,522,552
       Loans                                3,602,605   3,679,371   3,564,545
       Investments                          1,207,985   1,392,785   1,367,312
       Deposits and escrows                 2,970,904   2,988,545   3,028,407
       Stockholders' equity                   456,579     441,177     427,740
       Tangible stockholders'
        equity                   (note 3)     361,681     341,355     330,042
       Tangible equity to tangible assets        6.62        5.99        5.98


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

     (in thousands except share                    For The Six Months Ended
      data and ratios)                           06/30/2003        06/30/2002

    Current Earnings:
       GAAP Net Income              (note 1)         31,567            17,796
       Operating Net Income         (note 2)         32,638            26,587

    Average Common Shares Outstanding:
       Basic                                     58,246,733        57,918,382
       Diluted GAAP                              63,047,682        60,887,362
       Diluted Operating                         63,047,682        64,981,777

    Key GAAP Performance Ratios:
       Basic earnings per share                        0.54              0.31
       Diluted earnings per share *                    0.51              0.29
       Return on average tangible
        assets                      (note 3)           1.14              0.70
       Return on average tangible
        equity                      (note 3)          16.93              9.99

    Key Operating Performance Ratios:
       Basic earnings per share                        0.56              0.46
       Diluted earnings per share *                    0.53              0.42
       Operating return on average
        tangible assets             (note 3)           1.18              1.05
       Operating return on average
        tangible equity             (note 3)          17.50             14.93

    * Diluted earnings per share
      calculation adds back
      interest expense  net of tax on
      convertible securities, if dilutive               569               880

    Average Balance Sheet Data:
       Assets                                     5,640,395         5,138,393
       Tangible assets              (note 3)      5,549,043         5,076,713
       Loans                                      3,809,454         3,214,362
       Investments                                1,109,716         1,349,802
       Deposits and escrows                       2,888,546         2,726,277
       Stockholders' equity                         472,456           419,596
       Tangible stockholders' equity
                                    (note 3)        372,902           356,223
       Tangible equity to tangible assets              6.72              7.02

    Notes:

      (1) GAAP net income is defined as net income in accordance with
          generally accepted accounting principles.
      (2) Operating net income is defined as GAAP income before extraordinary
          items and cumulative accounting change, adjusted for restructuring
          charges and write downs, costs associated with debt redemptions,
          loss on mutual funds associated with the acquired Gruntal deferred
          compensation plan, acquisition and conversion related charges and
          impairment of equity securities, net of tax.
      (3) Average tangible assets is defined as average total assets less
          average goodwill and core deposit intangibles.  Average tangible
          stockholders' equity is defined as average total stockholders'
          equity less average goodwill, core deposit intangibles and other
          comprehensive income.

      ** 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.


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

      (In thousands, except share data)    06/30/2003   12/31/2002  06/30/2002

    ASSETS
    Cash and due from depository
     institutions                            $127,150     200,600     150,468
    Securities purchased under resell
     agreements and federal funds                  --      50,145         149
    Investment securities and tax
     certificates (approximate fair
     value:  $208,622,
      $212,698 and $461,020)                  208,621     212,240     453,778
    Loans receivable, net                   4,024,340   3,372,630   3,564,143
    Securities available for sale
     (at fair value)                          509,572     707,858     767,648
    Securities owned (at fair value)          224,405     186,454     244,000
    Accrued interest receivable                34,162      33,984      36,687
    Real estate held for development and
     sale and joint ventures                  268,546     252,087     237,962
    Investment in unconsolidated real
     estate subsidiary                         64,381      60,695      58,205
    Office properties and equipment, net       92,174      92,699      92,740
    Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost
     which approximates fair value             69,131      64,943      60,732
    Deferred tax asset, net                    34,527      35,316      38,857
    Goodwill                                   76,674      78,612      83,526
    Core deposit intangible asset              12,864      13,757      14,664
    Other assets                               64,931      58,991      91,833
             Total assets                  $5,811,478   5,421,011   5,895,392

    LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
    Liabilities:
    Deposits
      Interest free checking                 $546,805     462,718     412,425
      NOW accounts                            455,514     399,985     335,414
      Savings accounts                        191,586     163,641     149,967
      Insured money fund savings              850,579     775,175     769,390
      Certificate accounts                    859,896   1,119,036   1,312,902
    Total deposits                          2,904,380   2,920,555   2,980,098
    Advances from FHLB                      1,332,300   1,297,170   1,218,926
    Securities sold under agreements to
     repurchase                               218,141     116,279     491,735
    Federal funds purchased                   155,000          --      80,000
    Subordinated debentures, notes and
     bonds payable                            140,810     193,816     195,243
    Guaranteed preferred beneficial
     interests in Company's Junior
      Subordinated Debentures                 255,375     180,375     155,125
    Securities sold not yet purchased          34,968      38,003      68,325
    Due to clearing agent                     112,410      78,791      94,312
    Other liabilities                         162,263     126,688     165,300
             Total liabilities              5,315,647   4,951,677   5,449,064
    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 53,753,721,
        53,441,847 and 53,392,502  shares         538         534         534
    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                254,532     252,699     253,127
    Unearned compensation - restricted
     stock grants                              (1,133)     (1,209)     (1,285)
    Retained earnings                         241,632     213,692     184,768
    Total stockholders' equity before
     accumulated other comprehensive
     income                                   495,618     465,765     437,193
    Accumulated other comprehensive
     income                                       213       3,569       9,135
             Total stockholders' equity       495,831     469,334     446,328
             Total liabilities and
              stockholders' equity         $5,811,478   5,421,011   5,895,392



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


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

    INTEREST INCOME:
      Interest and fees on loans                   $54,257             52,996
      Interest on securities available
       for sale                                      7,686              8,657
      Interest and dividends on
       investment and
        trading securities                          10,082              9,540
          Total interest income                     72,025             71,193
    INTEREST EXPENSE:
      Interest on deposits                           9,758             11,169
      Interest on advances from FHLB                15,291             15,316
      Interest on short-term borrowed
       funds                                         1,248                819
      Interest on long-term debt                     6,792              6,219
      Capitalized interest on real
       estate developments                          (1,608)            (1,574)
          Total interest expense                    31,481             31,949
    NET INTEREST INCOME                             40,544             39,244
    Provision for loan losses                        1,490                850
    NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION             39,054             38,394
    NON-INTEREST INCOME:
      Service charges on deposits                    9,605              8,558
      Other service charges and fees                 6,071              3,918
      Broker/dealer revenue and other
       commissions                                  58,091             57,984
      Securities gains (losses)                        (19)               384
      Impairment of securities                         --                 --
      Gain (losses) on sales of loans                    1                  3
      Income from real estate operations            20,515             13,788
      Income from unconsolidated
       subsidiary                                    2,319                119
      Other                                          3,466              3,249
          Total non-interest income                100,049             88,003
    NON-INTEREST EXPENSES:
      Employee compensation and benefits            69,015             67,032
      Occupancy and equipment                        9,891             10,007
      Amortization of intangible assets                439                454
      Write-down of real estate owned                  --                 755
      Other                                         31,298             26,050
      Restructuring charges and write-
       downs                                         1,648                --
      Acquisition related charges                      --                 --
          Total non-interest expenses              112,291            104,298
    Income (loss) before income taxes,
     extraordinary items and cumulative
     accounting change                              26,812             22,099
    Provision (benefit) for income taxes             9,603              7,741
    Income (loss) before extraordinary
     items and cumulative accounting change         17,209             14,358
    Extraordinary items, net of tax                    --                 --
    Cumulative accounting change,
     net of tax                                        --                 --
    GAAP net income          (note 1)              $17,209             14,358

    Reconciliation of Operating and GAAP
     Net Income
    GAAP net income (loss) before
     extraordinary items
      and cumulative accounting change             $17,209             14,358
    Restructuring charges and
      write-downs                                      --                  --
    Costs associated with debt
     redemption                                      1,071                 --
    Loss on mutual funds associated with
     acquired Gruntal deferred compensation plan        --                 --
    Acquisition and conversion related
     charges                                            --                 --
    Impairment of securities available
     for sale                                           --                 --
    Operating net income     (note 2)              $18,280             14,358


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

                                              For The Three Months Ended
                         (in thousands)   12/31/2002  09/30/2002  06/30/2002

    INTEREST INCOME:
      Interest and fees on loans              55,502      59,969       59,325
      Interest on securities available
       for sale                                8,214      10,322       11,804
      Interest and dividends on
       investment and
        trading securities                    11,657      13,214       11,925
          Total interest income               75,373      83,505       83,054
    INTEREST EXPENSE:
      Interest on deposits                    14,256      16,089       17,106
      Interest on advances from FHLB          15,960      15,856       15,676
      Interest on short-term borrowed
       funds                                     744       2,305        2,113
      Interest on long-term debt               7,457       7,306        6,853
      Capitalized interest on real estate
       developments                           (1,478)     (1,688)      (1,613)
          Total interest expense              36,939      39,868       40,135
    NET INTEREST INCOME                       38,434      43,637       42,919
    Provision for loan losses                  3,291       2,082        6,139
    NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION       35,143      41,555       36,780
    NON-INTEREST INCOME:
      Service charges on deposits              9,245       6,684        5,687
      Other service charges and fees           3,841       3,591        3,550
      Broker/dealer revenue and other
       commissions                            49,721      50,196       38,191
      Securities gains (losses)                  (27)      2,483        3,083
      Impairment of securities                  (342)       (302)     (18,157)
      Gain (losses) on sales of loans          2,066        (230)           2
      Income from real estate operations      18,355       8,852       12,466
      Income from unconsolidated
       subsidiary                              2,181       1,427        1,741
      Other                                    3,563       2,913        2,763
          Total non-interest income           88,603      75,614       49,326
    NON-INTEREST EXPENSES:
      Employee compensation and benefits      58,469      59,714       53,902
      Occupancy and equipment                 10,737      11,377       10,551
      Amortization of intangible assets          453         453          454
      Write-down of real estate owned            --        1,400            7
      Other                                   25,957      23,694       23,640
      Restructuring charges and
       write-downs                             3,125         --         1,007
      Acquisition related charges                --          (71)       3,922
          Total non-interest expenses         98,741      96,567       93,483
    Income (loss) before income taxes,
     extraordinary items and cumulative
     accounting change                        25,005      20,602       (7,377)
    Provision (benefit) for income taxes       6,939       6,068       (3,890)
    Income (loss) before extraordinary
     items and cumulative accounting change   18,066      14,534       (3,487)
    Extraordinary items, net of tax              --          (61)      23,810
    Cumulative accounting change,
     net of tax                                  --          --           --
    GAAP net income          (note 1)         18,066      14,473       20,323

    Reconciliation of Operating and GAAP
     Net Income
    GAAP net income (loss) before
     extraordinary items
      and cumulative accounting change        18,066      14,534       (3,487)
    Restructuring charges and
      write-downs                                 --          --          655
    Costs associated with debt redemption      2,031          --           --
    Loss on mutual funds associated with
     acquired Gruntal deferred compensation
     plan                                         --       1,493           --
    Acquisition and conversion related
     charges                                  (1,300)       (487)       4,350
    Impairment of securities available
     for sale                                    222         196       11,802
    Operating net income     (note 2)         19,020      15,737       13,319


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

                                                  For The Six Months Ended

                         (in thousands)        06/30/2003          06/30/2002

    INTEREST INCOME:
      Interest and fees on loans                  107,253             106,396
      Interest on securities available
       for sale                                    16,343              23,870
      Interest and dividends on
       investment and
        trading securities                         19,622              20,626
          Total interest income                   143,218             150,892
    INTEREST EXPENSE:
      Interest on deposits                         20,927              32,432
      Interest on advances from FHLB               30,607              30,596
      Interest on short-term borrowed
       funds                                        2,067               3,497
      Interest on long-term debt                   13,011              11,461
      Capitalized interest on real
       estate developments                         (3,182)             (2,831)
          Total interest expense                   63,430              75,155
    NET INTEREST INCOME                            79,788              75,737
    Provision for loan losses                       2,340               8,704
    NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION            77,448              67,033
    NON-INTEREST INCOME:
      Service charges on deposits                  18,163              10,550
      Other service charges and fees                9,989               6,655
      Broker/dealer revenue and other
       commissions                                116,075              51,239
      Securities gains (losses)                       365               6,122
      Impairment of securities                        --              (18,157)
      Gain (losses) on sales of loans                   4                   4
      Income from real estate operations           34,303              24,443
      Income from unconsolidated
       subsidiary                                   2,438               1,741
      Other                                         6,715               4,629
          Total non-interest income               188,052              87,226
    NON-INTEREST EXPENSES:
      Employee compensation and benefits          136,047              80,765
      Occupancy and equipment                      19,898              17,845
      Amortization of intangible assets               893                 454
      Write-down of real estate owned                 755                  64
      Other                                        57,348              37,166
      Restructuring charges and
       write-downs                                  1,648               1,007
      Acquisition related charges                     --                4,996
          Total non-interest expenses             216,589             142,297
    Income (loss) before income taxes,
     extraordinary items and cumulative
     accounting change                             48,911              11,962
    Provision (benefit) for income taxes           17,344               2,869
    Income (loss) before extraordinary
     items and cumulative accounting change        31,567               9,093
    Extraordinary items, net of tax                   --               23,810
    Cumulative accounting change,
     net of tax                                       --              (15,107)
    GAAP net income          (note 1)              31,567              17,796

    Reconciliation of Operating and GAAP
     Net Income
    GAAP net income (loss) before
     extraordinary items
      and cumulative accounting change             31,567               9,093
    Restructuring charges and
      write-downs                                     --                  655
    Costs associated with debt
     redemption                                     1,071                  --
    Loss on mutual funds associated with
     acquired Gruntal deferred
     compensation plan                                --                   --
    Acquisition and conversion related
     charges                                          --                5,037
    Impairment of securities available
     for sale                                         --               11,802
    Operating net income     (note 2)              32,638              26,587


SOURCE BankAtlantic Bancorp, Inc.




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