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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) of the
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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Date of Report
May 23, 2001
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(Date of earliest event reported)
BANKATLANTIC BANCORP, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its Charter)
Florida 34-027228 65-0507804
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(State of other jurisdiction or (Commission File (IRS Employer
incorporation or organization) Number) Identification No.)
1750 East Sunrise Blvd.
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33304
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(Address of principal executive (Zip Code)
offices)
(954) 760-5000
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS AND REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
On May 23, 2001, the shareholders of BankAtlantic Bancorp, Inc. (the
"Company") approved an amendment to the Company's Articles of Incorporation. On
May 24, 2001, the Articles of Amendment, a copy of which are attached hereto as
Exhibit 4, were filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Florida and
became effective.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibit 4 - Articles of Amendment to the Company's Articles of
Incorporation as filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Florida
on May 24, 2001.
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.
BANKATLANTIC BANCORP, INC.
By: /s/James A. White
James A. White
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer