ADVISORY/BankAtlantic Bancorp To Issue Fourth Quarter And Full Year, 2

ADVISORY/BankAtlantic Bancorp To Issue Fourth Quarter And Full Year, 2004 Earnings Results; To Host And Webcast Investor And Media Teleconference Call

    Business Editors/Banking Writers/Financial Editors
    ADVISORY...for Tuesday (Jan. 25)

    FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 20, 2005--BankAtlantic Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE:BBX) announced today that it would post its financial performance results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2004, in a press release to be issued after the market closes on Tuesday, January 25, 2005. BankAtlantic Bancorp will host an investor and media teleconference call and webcast on Wednesday, January 26, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

    Teleconference Call Information:

    To access the teleconference call in the U.S. and Canada, the toll free number to call is 1-800-968-8156. International calls may be placed to 706-634-5752. Domestic and international callers may reference PIN number 3223594.
    A replay of the conference call will be available beginning two hours after the call's completion through 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Friday, February 25, 2005. To access the replay option in the U.S. and Canada, the toll free number to call is 1-800-642-1687. International calls for the replay may be placed at 706-645-9291. The replay digital PIN number for both domestic and international calls is 3223594.

    Webcast Information:

    Alternatively, individuals may listen to the live and/or archived webcast of the teleconference call. To listen to the live and/or archived webcast of the teleconference call, visit http://www.BankAtlanticBancorp.com, access the "Investor Relations" section and click on the "Webcast" navigation link. The archive of the teleconference call will be available through 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Friday, February 25, 2005.
    BankAtlantic Bancorp's fourth quarter and full year, 2004, earnings results press release and financial summary, as well as the Supplemental Financials (a detailed summary of significant financial events and extensive business segment financial data), will be available on its website at: http://www.BankAtlanticBancorp.com.

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

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

    About BankAtlantic Bancorp:

    BankAtlantic Bancorp (NYSE:BBX) is a diversified financial services holding company and the parent company of BankAtlantic and Ryan Beck & Co. Through these subsidiaries, BankAtlantic Bancorp provides a full line of products and services encompassing consumer and commercial banking, brokerage and investment banking.

    About BankAtlantic:

    BankAtlantic, "Florida's Most Convenient Bank," is one of the largest financial institutions headquartered in Florida and provides a comprehensive offering of banking services and products via its broad network of community branches throughout Florida and its online banking division - BankAtlantic.com. BankAtlantic has 74 branch locations and operates more than 200 conveniently located ATMs. BankAtlantic is open 7 days a week and offers holiday hours, extended weekday hours including a Miami-Dade branch open until midnight, free online banking, Totally Free Change Exchange coin counters, 24/7 call center service and free retail and business checking with a free gift.

    About Ryan Beck & Co.:

    Ryan Beck & Co. is a full-service broker-dealer engaging in underwriting, market making, distribution, and trading of equity and debt securities. The firm also provides money management services, general securities brokerage, including financial planning for the individual investor, and consulting and financial advisory services to financial institutions and middle market companies. Ryan Beck & Co. also provides independent research in the financial institutions, healthcare, technology, and consumer product industries. Ryan Beck & Co. has approximately 500 financial consultants located in 33 offices nationwide.

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

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

BankAtlantic Bancorp Contact Info: Investor Relations & Corporate Communications: Donna Rouzeau, Assistant Vice President Phone: 954-760-5317, Fax: 954-760-5415 Email: CorpComm@BankAtlanticBancorp.com Investor Relations: Leo Hinkley, Senior Vice President Phone: 954-760-5317, Fax: 954-760-5415 Email: InvestorRelations@BankAtlanticBancorp.com.

Mailing Address: BankAtlantic Bancorp, Investor Relations, 1750 East Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

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CONTACT: BankAtlantic Bancorp, Inc., Fort Lauderdale Investor Relations & Corporate Communications: Donna Rouzeau, 954-760-5317 CorpComm@BankAtlanticBancorp.com or Investor Relations: Leo Hinkley, 954-760-5317 InvestorRelations@BankAtlanticBancorp.com.

KEYWORD: FLORIDA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: EDUCATION TRAVEL CONSUMER/HOUSEHOLD HUMAN RESOURCES BANKING CONFERENCE CALLS ADVISORY SOURCE: BankAtlantic Bancorp, Inc.

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