UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 30, 2009
BANKATLANTIC BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Florida
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34-027228
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65-0507804 |
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(Commission
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(IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
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| 2100 West Cypress Creek Road, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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33309 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 954-940-5000
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On September 30, 2009, BankAtlantic Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release in
which it announced that it had completed its previously announced rights offering at 5:00 p.m. on
September 29, 2009. The Company and BankAtlantic also announced that they are withdrawing their
application to participate in the U.S. Treasury’s Capital Purchase Program. A copy of the
Company’s press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is
incorporated herein by reference.
Matters discussed in this Current Report on Form 8-K 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. In addition to the risks and uncertainties identified above,
reference is also made to other risks and uncertainties detailed in reports filed by the Company
with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company cautions that the foregoing risks and
uncertainties are not exclusive.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1 Press release, dated September 30, 2009
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