EX-1 3 gfedexh1.txt EXHIBIT 1 JOINT FILING AGREEMENT In accordance with Rule 13d-1(f) under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the parties named below agree to the joint filing on behalf of each of them of a Statement on Schedule 13D, and amendments thereto, with respect to the securities of the company named below: DATED: AUGUST 30, 2001 COMPANY: GUARANTY FEDERAL BANCSHARES, INC. SECURITIES: COMMON STOCK, PAR VALUE $.10 PARTIES ALPINE ASSOCIATES, A Limited Partnership By: Eckert Corp. By: /S/TODD MASON ---------------------- Todd Mason ALPINE PARTNERS, L.P. By: Eckert Corp. By: /S/TODD MASON ---------------------- Todd Mason PALISADES PARTNERS, L.P. By: /S/GORDON A. UEHLING, JR. -------------------------- Gordon A. Uehling, Jr.