FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 31, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BankAtlantic Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE:BBX) ("BankAtlantic Bancorp" or the "Company") today announced that both the Company and BB&T Corporation have received final regulatory approval necessary to consummate its previously announced transaction with BB&T Corporation (NYSE:BBT) to sell BankAtlantic, the Company's wholly owned bank subsidiary.1
BankAtlantic Bancorp's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Alan B. Levan, commented, "We are obviously pleased to move forward toward the closing of the transaction. We anticipate that closing will be by end of day today."
About BankAtlantic Bancorp:
BankAtlantic Bancorp (NYSE:BBX) is a bank holding company and the parent company of BankAtlantic.
About BankAtlantic:
BankAtlantic, Florida's Most Convenient Bank, is one of the largest financial institutions headquartered in Florida. Via its broad network of community branches and conveniently located ATMs, BankAtlantic provides a full line of personal, small business and commercial banking products and services. BankAtlantic is open 7 days a week and offers extended weekday hours, Online Banking & Bill Pay, a 7-Day Customer Service Center, Change Exchange coin counters, as well as retail and business checking accounts. Member FDIC.
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1 Reference is made to BankAtlantic Bancorp's Form 8-K filed March 16, 2012 for additional information regarding the transaction.
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