Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
The information in this item (including Exhibit 99.1) is being furnished pursuant to Items 2.02 and 9.01 and shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act. On October 22, 2009, BankAtlantic Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009, a copy of which is included herein as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated October 22, 2009

Signature Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date: October 22, 2009

BANKATLANTIC BANCORP, INC.

By: /s/ Valerie C. Toalson Valerie C. Toalson
Executive Vice President - Chief Financial Officer