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BankAtlantic Bancorp Reports Earnings for Third Quarter, 2003

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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL USA
                 Third Quarter 2003 Net Income Increased 28%
                   Diluted Earnings Per Share Increased 30%

                    Year-To-Date Net Income Increased 55%
                   Diluted Earnings Per Share Increased 54%

    FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BankAtlantic
Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: BBX), the parent company of BankAtlantic, Ryan Beck &
Co., and Levitt Corporation, today reported third quarter 2003 net income
increased 28% to $18.5 million, up from $14.5 million earned in the
corresponding 2002 quarter.  Diluted earnings per share increased 30% to
$0.30, up from $0.23 in the corresponding quarter of 2002.  Year-to-date 2003
net income increased 55% to a record $50.1 million, up from $32.3 million
earned in the corresponding 2002 period.  Diluted earnings per share increased
54% to a record $0.80, up from $0.52 in the corresponding 2002 period.
    Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer Alan B. Levan commented,
"We are very pleased with the results for the third quarter.  Despite a less-
than-ideal national economic climate, BankAtlantic Bancorp experienced
excellent results throughout our organization.  BankAtlantic continued its
excellent record in growing low-cost deposits and achieved further progress in
credit quality.  Levitt Corporation had a record quarter, with an all-time
high backlog at quarter-end, and Ryan Beck continued its excellent trend in
operations, recording one of the best quarters in the history of the firm."

    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, Totally Free
Change Exchange coin counters, and dozens of additional product and service
initiatives, continues to produce results that we believe are unprecedented in
this market.
    "This quarter, we opened over 38,000 new low-cost checking and savings
accounts.  Since January 2002, BankAtlantic has opened 209,000 new checking
and savings accounts.  The third quarter of 2003 marks the seventh consecutive
quarter of double-digit growth in new low-cost checking and savings account
openings.  Year-to-date 2003, new checking (DDA/NOW) and savings account
openings were 110,000, compared to 71,000 in the corresponding 2002 period, an
increase of 55%.
    "As shown in the table below, balances in low cost deposits increased 36%
on a 'same branch basis' in the third quarter of 2003, to $1.3 billion at
quarter-end.  Non-interest bearing demand deposits now constitute 20% of
deposit funding, up from 14% last year."

               DEC '01 MAR '02 JUN '02 SEP '02 DEC '02 MAR '03 JUN '03 SEP '03

     Demand
      Deposits
      % of Total
      Deposits   13%    13%     14%      14%     16%    18%     19%    20%

     Low Cost
      Deposits*
      % of Total
      Deposits   26%    29%     30%      32%     35%    40%     41%    43%

     Low Cost
      Deposit
      Growth*
       "Same
        Branch"
       Year-
        over-Year
        Change**        15%     23%      30%     30%    31%    33%    36%

     Effective
      rate,
      Low Cost
      Deposits*       0.38%   0.49%    0.45%   0.35%  0.33%  0.28%  0.18%

    * DDA and NOW Checking plus Savings comprise Low Cost Deposits
    ** Includes Branches open for 2 years or more

    To view the accompanying press release graphs, click
http://www.BankAtlanticBancorp.com/3Q2003Graphs or access the "Investor Relations"
section at http://www.BankAtlanticBancorp.com and click on the "Quarterly Financials"
navigation link.

    Levan continued, "In the third quarter 2003, non-interest income at
BankAtlantic increased 29% vs. the comparable 2002 quarter, and grew 48% year-
to-date vs. the comparable 2002 period.
    "Commercial, small business, and consumer loan demand remained strong.
Year-to-date total average loans grew 14%, average residential loans increased
22%, average commercial real estate loans rose 8%, and average small business
loans increased 14%.
    "The bank's credit quality continued to improve during the third quarter
of 2003.  Non-performing assets declined to $20.8 million from $42.4 million
at September 30, 2002.  Net charge offs were 0.03% of average loans, vs. 0.43%
last year in the same period.  The improvement in credit quality necessitated
a reduction in the provision for loan losses year-to-date, which resulted in a
negative provision of approximately $1.1 million for the quarter.  Even after
reducing the allowance for loan losses with this negative provision, the ratio
of the allowance to total loans increased slightly to 1.27%, and the level of
non-performing assets remained steady at 0.53% of loans.  Over half of
BankAtlantic's non-performing loans are in our residential 1-4 family loan
category, in which losses have historically been negligible.
    "The net interest margin of BankAtlantic continued to decline, as we had
expected.  The margin was 3.10% for the quarter, which contributed to a
decrease in net interest income of approximately $4 million from the
immediately preceding quarter.  Our balance sheet management strategy remains
conservative, influenced by our concern over the risks associated with making
long-term asset commitments in a period characterized by historically low
interest rates.
    "Also in the quarter, we repaid approximately $185 million of fixed rate,
high-cost term advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank which were to mature
in the next several quarters.  Prepayment penalties on these advances
precipitated a charge to income of $2.0 million, and are expected to result in
an improvement in net interest income in coming quarters.  We will continue to
evaluate actions to address the balance of high cost FHLB advances, which are
a current factor in our narrowed net interest margin.

    "Levitt Corporation experienced strong growth and record results during
the quarter.  Business segment pretax income for the third quarter rose 346%
to $12.5 million vs. the comparable 2002 quarter.
    "Levitt and Sons(TM) reached an all-time high backlog of $456 million, or
a total of 2,075 units.  New orders for the nine-month period ending September
30, 2003, were $407 million, on a total of 1,809 homes.
    "During the quarter, Levitt and Sons(TM) opened its first active adult
community for pre-construction sales in the Sarasota area.  Although models
are not scheduled to open until February 2004, homebuyer response has been
excellent, with 59 new orders in less than 4 months.
    "Core Communities had an outstanding summer.  Year-to-date 2003 housing
sales by third party builders at St. Lucie West jumped 52%, with 1,299 homes
sold.  More homes have been sold at St. Lucie West during the first nine
months of 2003 than in all of 2002, when it ranked as the eighth fastest-
growing master-planned community in the U.S., based on data published by
Robert Charles Lessor.
    "We fully expect the pace of activity at St. Lucie West to shift to Core
Communities' newest master-planned community, the 'Tradition' development,
currently planned at 8,000 acres.  Tradition is immediately adjacent to St.
Lucie West and offers five miles of direct frontage on Interstate 95.
Tradition opened for sales during the second quarter 2003 and the first of
several families occupied their new homes during the third quarter.
    "Also during the quarter, Core Communities sold its commercial interest in
Live Oak Preserve, located in the Tampa area.
    "The previously announced proposed spin-off of Levitt Corporation is
progressing as anticipated.  We continue to anticipate that the spin-off will
be consummated at December 31, 2003, subject to receipt of a favorable IRS
private letter ruling.

    "Ryan Beck & Co. had third quarter operating revenues of $53.4 million, an
increase of 16% compared to the third quarter of 2002, and business segment
pretax income rose to $4.7 million vs. $57,000 in the 2002 quarter, which
included certain charges resulting from the acquisition of Gruntal & Co.'s
assets.  Principal transactions rose to a record $21.1 million, an increase of
55%.  Each of the firm's major business units had strong results for the
quarter, continuing the pattern of improved revenue mix following the Gruntal
asset acquisition transaction.  Revenues of the Ryan Beck's Private Client
Group were $39.6 million, trading revenues for the quarter were $4.6 million,
and investment-banking revenues totaled $7.6 million.  We have been
particularly pleased with the growth in relatively more stable revenue from
the Private Client Group.  That Group contributed about 74% of Ryan Beck's
total revenue in the quarter, which reduces Ryan Beck's reliance on investment
banking revenue, which is historically more volatile.
    "During the quarter, Ryan Beck expanded its Financial Institutions Group
(FIG) with the addition of senior investment bankers in its New York City and
Chicago offices.  In addition, Larry A. Silverstein joined the firm as Chief
Financial Officer, succeeding Leonard J. Stanley, who will assume the role of
Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer.
    "In total, the FIG group announced eight merger transactions and announced
or completed five capital financing transactions during the third quarter.  At
September 30, 2003, Ryan Beck ranked 5th nationally in terms of bank and
thrift acquisitions handled for 2003 (source: SNL Securities)."

                            Financial Highlights:
             Third Quarter, 2003 Compared to Third Quarter, 2002

    BankAtlantic Bancorp (consolidated):
     * Net income of $18.5 million vs. $14.5 million, an increase of 28%.
     * Return on tangible equity was 17.83% vs. 16.96%.
     * Book value per share rose to $8.72 vs. $7.85, an increase of 11%.

    BankAtlantic:
     * Business segment pretax income of $15.6 million vs. $21.6 million, a
       decrease of 28%.
     * Return on tangible assets was 0.81% vs. 1.07%.
     * Return on tangible equity was 9.97% vs. 15.09%.
     * Net interest margin decreased from 3.65% to 3.10%.
     * Non-interest income grew to $17.2 million vs. $13.3 million, an
       increase of 29%.
     * Non-interest expense grew to $39.2 million vs. $34.3 million, an
       increase of 14%.

    Levitt Corporation:
     * Business segment pretax income rose to $12.5 million vs. $2.8 million,
       an increase of 346%.
     * Return on tangible equity was 24.43% vs. 6.96%.

    Ryan Beck & Co.:
     * Business segment pretax income rose to $4.7 million vs. $57,000.
     * Return on tangible equity was 16.23% vs. 0.23%.

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

    BankAtlantic Bancorp (consolidated):
     * Net income of $50.1 million vs. $32.3 million, an increase of 55%.
     * Earnings per share of $0.80 vs. $0.52, an increase of 54%.
     * Return on tangible equity was 16.78% vs. 12.15%.

    BankAtlantic:
     * Business segment pretax income of $53.1 million vs. $51.0 million, an
       increase of 4%.
     * Return on tangible assets was 0.91% vs. 0.89%.
     * Return on tangible equity was 11.53% vs. 12.08%.
     * Total average loans grew to $3.901 billion, vs. $3.410 billion, an
       increase of 14%.
       * Average residential loans increased to $1.719 billion vs. $1.413
         billion, an increase of 22%.
       * Average commercial real estate loans increased to $1.584 billion vs.
         $1.466 billion, an increase of 8%.
     * Average small business loans increased to $161 million vs. $141
       million, an increase of 14%.
     * Net interest margin decreased from 3.57% to 3.24%.
     * Non-interest income grew to $53.8 million vs. $36.2 million, an
       increase of 49%.
     * Non-interest expense grew to $116.1 million vs. $98.9 million, an
       increase of 17%.

    Levitt Corporation:
    * Business segment pretax income increased to $28.2 million vs. $14.9
      million, an increase of 89%.
    * Return on tangible equity was 18.41% vs. 12.73%.

    Ryan Beck & Co.:
    * Business segment pretax income was $9.6 million.
    * Return on tangible equity was 11.95% vs. 24.46%.

    BankAtlantic Bancorp's Third Quarter, 2003 earnings results press release,
financial summary, press release graphs, and the Supplemental Financials
(extensive business segment financial data), are available on BankAtlantic
Bancorp's website: http://www.BankAtlanticBancorp.com .
     * To view this press release online, access the "Press Room."
     * To view the financial summary, access the "Investor Relations" section
       and click on the "Quarterly Financials" navigation link.
     * To view the accompanying press release graphs, click
       http://www.BankAtlanticBancorp.com/3Q2003Graphs , or 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 Third Quarter, 2003 earnings results
press release and financial summary, press release graphs, 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.

    BankAtlantic Bancorp will host an investor and media teleconference call
and webcast on Wednesday, October 22, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. EST.
     * Teleconference Call:  To access the teleconference call in the U.S.,
the toll free number to call is 1-888-802-7345.  International calls may be
placed to 973-935-8516.  A replay of the conference call will be available
beginning on Wednesday, October 22, 2003 through 5:00 p.m. Friday, October 31.
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: 4245506.
     * 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, October
22 through Friday, November 28, 2003.

    About BankAtlantic Bancorp:
    BankAtlantic Bancorp (NYSE: BBX) is a diversified financial services
holding company and the parent company of BankAtlantic, Ryan Beck & Co., and
Levitt Corporation.  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 and operates more than
190 conveniently located ATMs.  BankAtlantic is open 7 days a week and offers
holiday hours, extended weekday hours, Totally Free Change Exchange coin
counters, 24/7 call center service, and free retail and business checking with
a free gift.

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

    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 33 offices nationwide.

    Levitt Corporation is the parent company of Levitt and Sons(TM), Core
Communities, and Levitt Commercial.  Levitt Corporation and BankAtlantic
Bancorp also hold an aggregate 40% ownership interest in Bluegreen
Corporation.  BankAtlantic Bancorp has announced plans to spin off Levitt
Corporation to shareholders at year-end, 2003, subject to receipt of a
favorable private letter ruling from the IRS.
     * Levitt and Sons(TM), America's first builder of planned suburban
communities, 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(TM) 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.

     For further information, please visit our websites:
     http://www.BankAtlanticBancorp.com
     http://www.BankAtlantic.com
     http://www.RyanBeck.com
     http://www.LevittCorporation.com
     http://www.LevittandSons.com
     http://www.CoreCommunities.com
     http://www.LevittCommercial.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
     * 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, "Florida's Most Convenient Bank," 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 BankAtlantic Bancorp news releases or announcements
directly via Email, please click on the "Email Broadcast Sign Up" button on:
http://www.BankAtlanticBancorp.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 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; the effect of repaying FHLB advances, 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., 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 revenues mix, 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)


                                 09/30/2003      06/30/2003    03/31/2003

    Current Earnings:
      GAAP Net Income (note 1)      $18,508          17,209        14,358
      Operating Net
       Income (note 2)              $19,528          17,526        14,275

    Average Common Shares
     Outstanding:
       Basic                     58,653,188      58,321,020    58,171,621
       Diluted                   61,343,946      61,898,924    64,250,488

    Key GAAP Performance Ratios:
      Basic earnings per share        $0.32            0.30          0.25
      Diluted earnings per share *    $0.30            0.28          0.23
      Return on average tangible
       assets (note 3)                %1.35            1.21          1.06
      Return on average tangible
       equity (note 3)               %17.83           17.38         15.02

    Key Operating Performance
     Ratios:
      Basic earnings per share        $0.33            0.30          0.25
      Diluted earnings per share *    $0.32            0.29          0.23
      Operating return on average
       tangible assets (note 3)       %1.42            1.23          1.06
      Operating return on average
       tangible equity (note 3)      %18.81           17.70         14.93

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

    Average Balance Sheet Data:
      Assets                     $5,579,697       5,787,226     5,491,930
      Tangible assets (note 3)   $5,490,370       5,696,656     5,399,787
      Loans                      $3,942,124       3,983,528     3,633,446
      Investments                  $901,283       1,087,937     1,131,737
      Deposits and escrows       $2,951,536       2,925,061     2,851,626
      Stockholders' equity         $503,274         480,115       464,712
      Tangible stockholders'
       equity (note 3)             $415,294         396,050       382,487
      Tangible equity to
       tangible assets                %7.56            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

    Current Earnings:
      GAAP Net Income (note 1)                       $18,066         14,473
      Operating Net Income (note 2)                  $18,033         14,877

    Average Common Shares Outstanding:
      Basic                                       58,085,481     58,065,396
      Diluted                                     64,188,382     64,320,448

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

    Key Operating Performance Ratios:
      Basic earnings per share                         $0.31           0.26
      Diluted earnings per share *                     $0.29           0.24
      Operating return on average tangible assets
       (note 3)                                        %1.32           1.04
      Operating return on average tangible equity
       (note 3)                                       %19.94          17.43

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

    Average Balance Sheet Data:
      Assets                                      $5,552,458      5,796,782
      Tangible assets (note 3)                    $5,459,454      5,701,036
      Loans                                       $3,602,605      3,679,371
      Investments                                 $1,207,985      1,392,785
      Deposits and escrows                        $2,970,904      2,988,545
      Stockholders' equity                          $456,579        441,177
      Tangible stockholders' equity (note 3)        $361,681        341,355
      Tangible equity to tangible assets               %6.62           5.99


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

                                                For The Nine Months Ended
                                   (in thousands except share data and ratios)


                                                  09/30/2003     09/30/2002

    Current Earnings:
      GAAP Net Income (note 1)                       $50,075         32,269
      Operating Net Income (note 2)                  $51,329         40,774

    Average Common Shares Outstanding:
      Basic                                       58,383,707     57,967,925
      Diluted                                     62,475,859     64,450,194

    Key GAAP Performance Ratios:
      Basic earnings per share                         $0.86           0.56
      Diluted earnings per share *                     $0.80           0.52
      Return on average tangible assets (note 3)       %1.21           0.81
      Return on average tangible equity (note 3)      %16.78          12.15

    Key Operating Performance Ratios:
      Basic earnings per share                         $0.88           0.70
      Diluted earnings per share *                     $0.83           0.65
      Operating return on average tangible assets
       (note 3)                                        %1.24           1.03
      Operating return on average tangible equity
       (note 3)                                       %17.20          15.36

    * Diluted earnings per share calculation adds
       back interest expense net of tax on convertible
       securities, if dilutive                          $569          1,320

    Average Balance Sheet Data:
      Assets                                      $5,623,497      5,357,856
      Tangible assets (note 3)                    $5,532,827      5,284,820
      Loans                                       $3,854,041      3,369,365
      Investments                                 $1,039,475      1,364,130
      Deposits and escrows                        $2,909,774      2,813,699
      Stockholders' equity                          $482,764        426,790
      Tangible stockholders' equity (note 3)        $397,986        354,005
      Tangible equity to tangible assets               %7.19           6.70

    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 from continuing
         operations 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)   09/30/2003   12/31/2002  09/30/2002

    ASSETS
    Cash and due from depository
     institutions                            $139,096     200,600     167,683
    Securities purchased under resell
     agreements and federal funds               4,212      50,145         147
    Investment securities and tax
     certificates (approximate fair
     value:  $159,762, $212,698 and
     $418,047)                                155,550     212,240     411,488
    Loans receivable, net                   3,739,638   3,372,630   3,627,406
    Securities available for sale
     (at fair value)                          354,101     707,858     639,611
    Securities owned (at fair value)           87,837     186,454     178,774
    Accrued interest receivable                29,109      33,984      36,603
    Real estate held for development and
     sale                                     256,920     200,186     202,116
    Investments and advances in
     unconsolidated subsidiaries              102,590     112,596     111,455
    Office properties and equipment, net       93,334      92,699      91,807
    Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost
     which approximates fair value             56,987      64,943      65,224
    Deferred tax asset, net                    33,684      35,316      34,449
    Goodwill                                   76,674      78,575      79,005
    Core deposit intangible asset              12,424      13,757      14,210
    Other assets                               54,904      59,028      64,424
             Total assets                  $5,197,060   5,421,011   5,724,402
    LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
    Liabilities:
    Deposits
      Interest free checking                 $594,685     462,718     428,812
      NOW accounts                            480,837     399,985     359,386
      Savings accounts                        202,355     163,641     155,328
      Insured money fund savings              878,281     775,175     791,211
      Certificate accounts                    826,045   1,119,036   1,240,137
    Total deposits                          2,982,203   2,920,555   2,974,874
    Advances from FHLB                        956,820   1,297,170   1,307,739
    Securities sold under agreements to
     repurchase                               143,230     116,279     286,663
    Federal funds purchased                        --          --      45,000
    Subordinated debentures, notes and
     bonds payable                            146,696     193,816     197,195
    Guaranteed preferred beneficial
     interests in Company's Junior
      Subordinated Debentures                 263,218     180,375     190,125
    Securities sold not yet purchased          15,089      38,003      33,034
    Due to clearing agent                       6,086      78,791      81,774
    Other liabilities                         170,049     126,688     150,370
             Total liabilities              4,683,391   4,951,677   5,266,774
    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 54,064,076,
     53,441,847 and 53,428,662 shares             541         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                256,782     252,699     252,689
    Unearned compensation - restricted
     stock grants                              (1,223)     (1,209)     (1,247)
    Retained earnings                         258,197     213,692     197,431
    Total stockholders' equity before
     accumulated other comprehensive
     income                                   514,346     465,765     449,456
    Accumulated other comprehensive
     income (loss)                               (677)      3,569       8,172
             Total stockholders' equity       513,669     469,334     457,628
             Total liabilities and
              stockholders' equity         $5,197,060   5,421,011   5,724,402



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

                                 For The Three Months Ended
                                     (in thousands)
               09/30/2003   06/30/2003   03/31/2003  12/31/2002  09/30/2002

    INTEREST INCOME:
     Interest and
      fees on
      loans       $50,726       54,257       52,996      55,502     59,969
     Interest on
      securities
      available
      for sale      4,598        7,686        8,657       8,214     10,322
     Interest and
      dividends on
      investment
      and trading
      securities    7,668        7,462        7,510       9,404     11,369
       Total
        interest
        income     62,992       69,405       69,163      73,120     81,660

    INTEREST
     EXPENSE:
      Interest on
       deposits     7,758        9,758       11,169      14,256     16,089
      Interest on
       advances
       from FHLB   15,025       15,291       15,316      15,960     15,856
      Interest on
       short-term
       borrowed
       funds          558        1,248          819         744      2,305
      Interest on
       long-term
       debt         6,103        6,438        5,939       7,002      6,841
      Capitalized
       interest on
       real estate
       develop-
       ments      (1,856)      (1,865)      (1,914)     (1,478)     (1,688)
        Total
         interest
         expense   27,588       30,870       31,329      36,484     39,403
    NET INTEREST
     INCOME        35,404       38,535       37,834      36,636     42,257
    Provision for
     loan losses  (1,076)        1,490          850       3,291      2,082
    NET INTEREST
     INCOME AFTER
     PROVISION     36,480       37,045       36,984      33,345     40,175
    NON-INTEREST
     INCOME:
      Service
       charges
       on deposits 10,925        9,605        8,558       9,245      6,684
      Other service
       charges and
       fees         4,625        6,071        3,918       3,841      3,591
      Broker/dealer
       revenue and
       other
       commissions 49,992       50,565       51,665      41,468     42,956
      Securities
       gains
       (losses)     (336)         (19)          384        (27)      2,483
      Impairment of
       securities      --           --           --       (342)       (302)
      Gain (losses)
       on sales of
       loans           10            1            3       2,066       (230)
      Income from
       real estate
       operations  18,893       22,414       14,857      18,369      8,625
      Income (loss)
       from
       unconsoli-
       dated
       subsidiaries 3,969        2,668        (112)       2,167      1,654
      Other         3,100        2,729        2,907       3,077      2,137
       Total
        non-interest
        income     91,178       94,034       82,180      79,864     67,598
    NON-INTEREST
     EXPENSES:
      Employee
       compensation
       and
       benefits    60,471       62,123       61,094      51,320     54,277
      Occupancy and
       equipment   10,161        9,615        9,738      10,436     11,101
      Amortization
       of intangible
       assets         439          439          454         453        453
      Write-down of
       real estate
       owned           --           --          755          --      1,400
      Other        25,569       31,189       24,657      24,051     20,944
      Restructuring
       charges and
       write-downs     --           --           --          --          --
      Acquisition
       related charges --           --           --          --        (71)
      Cost associated
       with debt
       redemption   2,040        1,648           --       3,125          --
        Total non-
         interest
         expenses  98,680      105,014       96,698      89,385     88,104
    Income from
     continuing
     operations
     before income
     taxes         28,978       26,065       22,466      23,824     19,669
    Provision for
     income taxes  10,776        9,610        8,191       6,745      5,995
    Income from
     continuing
     operations    18,202       16,455       14,275      17,079     13,674
    Discontinued
     operations,
     net of tax       306          754           83         987        860
    Extraordinary
     items, net of
     tax               --           --           --          --        (61)
    Cumulative
     accounting
     change, net of
     tax               --           --           --          --          --
    GAAP net income
     (note 1)     $18,508       17,209       14,358      18,066     14,473

    Reconciliation
     of Operating
     and GAAP Net
     Income
    GAAP income from
     continuing
     operations   $18,202       16,455       14,275      17,079     13,674
    Restructuring
     charges and
     write-downs       --           --           --          --         --
    Costs
     associated
     with debt
     redemption     1,326        1,071           --       2,031         --
    Loss on mutual
     funds
     associated
     with acquired
      Gruntal deferred
       compensation
       plan            --           --           --          --      1,493
    Acquisition
     and conversion
     related
     charges           --           --           --     (1,300)       (487)
    Impairment of
     securities
     available
     for sale          --           --           --         222        196
    Operating net
     income
     (note 2)     $19,528       17,526       14,275      18,033     14,877


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

                                                   For the Nine Months Ended

                                                  09/30/2003     09/30/2002

    (in thousands)

    INTEREST INCOME:
     Interest and fees on loans                     $157,979        166,365
     Interest on securities available for sale        20,941         34,192
     Interest and dividends on investment and
      trading securities                              22,640         30,669
       Total interest income                         201,560        231,226
    INTEREST EXPENSE:
     Interest on deposits                             28,685         48,521
     Interest on advances from FHLB                   45,632         46,452
     Interest on short-term borrowed funds             2,625          5,802
     Interest on long-term debt                       18,480         17,985
     Capitalized interest on real estate             (5,635)        (4,519)
      Total interest expense                          89,787        114,241
    NET INTEREST INCOME                              111,773        116,985
    Provision for loan losses                          1,264         10,786
    NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION              110,509        106,199
    NON-INTEREST INCOME:
     Service charges on deposits                      29,088         17,234
     Other service charges and fees                   14,614         10,246
     Broker/dealer revenue and other commissions     152,222         89,270
     Securities gains (losses)                            29          8,605
     Impairment of securities                             --       (18,459)
     Gain (losses) on sales of loans                      14          (226)
     Income from real estate operations               56,164         31,128
     Income (loss) from unconsolidated subsidiaries    6,525          5,334
     Other                                             8,736          6,322
      Total non-interest income                      267,392        149,454
    NON-INTEREST EXPENSES:
     Employee compensation and benefits              183,688        129,642
     Occupancy and equipment                          29,514         28,759
     Amortization of intangible assets                 1,332            907
     Write-down of real estate owned                     755          1,464
     Other                                            81,415         58,043
     Restructuring charges and write-downs                --          1,007
     Acquisition related charges                          --          4,925
     Cost associated with debt redemption              3,688             --
      Total non-interest expenses                    300,392        224,747
    Income from continuing operations before
     income taxes                                     77,509         30,906
    Provision for income taxes                        28,577          8,828
    Income from continuing operations                 48,932         22,078
    Discontinued operations, net of tax                1,143          1,549
    Extraordinary items, net of tax                       --         23,749
    Cumulative accounting change, net of tax              --       (15,107)
    GAAP net income (note 1)                         $50,075         32,269

    Reconciliation of Operating and GAAP Net Income
    GAAP income from continuing operations           $48,932         22,078
    Restructuring charges andwrite-downs                  --            655
    Costs associated with debt redemption              2,397             --
    Loss on mutual funds associated with acquired         --
     Gruntal deferred compensation plan                   --          1,493
    Acquisition and conversion related charges            --          4,550
    Impairment of securities available for sale           --         11,998
    Operating net income (note 2)                    $51,329         40,774

    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 from continuing
         operations 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.


SOURCE BankAtlantic Bancorp, Inc.




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