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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information
extracted from the Consolidated Statement of Financial
Condition at September 30, 2000 and the
Consolidated Statement of Operations for nine months
ended September 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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