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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information
extracted from the Consolidated Statement of Financial
Condition at June 30, 2000 and the
Consolidated Statement of Operations for six months
ended June 30, 2000 and is qualified in its
entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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<NAME> BankAtlantic Bancorp, Inc.
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