US Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-QSB (Mark One) |X| QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended JULY 31, 2004 |_| TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT For the transition period from ____________ to ____________ Commission file number 0-1684 Gyrodyne Company of America, Inc. (Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter) New York 11-1688021 (State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 102 Flowerfield, St. James, N.Y. 11780 (Address of principal executive offices) (631) 584-5400 (Issuer's telephone number) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report) Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes |X| No |_| APPLICABLE ONLY TO ISSUERS INVOLVED IN BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS DURING THE PRECEDING FIVE YEARS Check whether the registrant filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Section 12,13 or 15 (d) of the Exchange Act after the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court. Yes |_| No |_| APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common equity, as of the latest practicable date: 1,165,491 shares of common stock, par value $1.00 per share, as of July 31, 2004 Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (Check One): Yes |_| No |X| Seq. Page 1 INDEX TO QUARTERLY REPORT QUARTER ENDED JULY 31, 2004 Seq. Page Form 10-QSB Cover 1 Index to Form 10-QSB 2 Part I Financial Information 3 Item I Financial Statements 3 Consolidated Balance Sheet 3 Consolidated Statements of Operations 4 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 5 Footnotes to Consolidated Financial Statements 6 Item 2 Management's Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation 8 Item 3 Controls and Procedures 11 Part II - Other Information 11 Item 5 Other Information 11 Item 6 Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 11 Signatures 12 Exhibit 31.1 Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification 13 Exhibit 32.1 CEO/CFO Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 14 Seq. Page 2 Part I Financial Information Item I Financial Statements GYRODYNE COMPANY OF AMERICA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (UNAUDITED) July 31, 2004 ------------ ASSETS REAL ESTATE Rental property: Land $ 4,250 Building and improvements 3,925,421 Machinery and equipment 160,489 ------------ 4,090,160 Less accumulated depreciation 3,365,381 ------------ 724,779 ------------ Land held for development: Land 792,201 Land development costs 3,925,282 ------------ 4,717,483 ------------ Total real estate, net 5,442,262 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 1,124,728 RENT RECEIVABLE, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $74,261 144,295 MORTGAGE RECEIVABLE 1,800,000 PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER ASSETS 411,119 PREPAID PENSION COSTS 1,370,399 ------------ $ 10,292,803 ============ LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY LIABILITIES: Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 335,076 Deferred gain on sale of real estate 1,573,900 Tenant security deposits payable 198,285 Revolving credit line 696,287 Loans payable 25,902 Deferred income taxes 1,719,000 ------------ Total liabilities 4,548,450 ------------ STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY: Common stock, $1 par value; authorized 4,000,000 shares; 1,531,086 shares issued 1,531,086 Additional paid-in capital 7,449,199 Deficit (983,010) ------------ 7,997,275 Less the cost of 365,595 shares of common stock held in the treasury (2,252,922) ------------ Total stockholders' equity 5,744,353 ------------ $ 10,292,803 ============ See notes to consolidated financial statements Seq. Page 3 GYRODYNE COMPANY OF AMERICA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED) Three Months Ended July 31, 2004 2003 ---- ---- REVENUE FROM RENTAL PROPERTY $ 499,922 $ 558,184 --------------------------- RENTAL PROPERTY EXPENSES: Real estate taxes 37,617 34,559 Operating and maintenance 134,839 113,073 Interest expense 9,052 12,353 Depreciation 18,058 19,433 --------------------------- 199,566 179,418 --------------------------- INCOME FROM RENTAL PROPERTY 300,356 378,766 GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE 415,895 359,766 --------------------------- (LOSS) INCOME FROM OPERATIONS (115,539) 19,000 OTHER INCOME: Interest income 27,562 27,389 --------------------------- (LOSS) INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES (87,977) 46,389 (BENEFIT) PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES (35,191) 18,555 --------------------------- NET (LOSS) INCOME $ (52,786) $ 27,834 =========================== NET (LOSS) INCOME PER COMMON SHARE: Basic $ (0.05) $ 0.02 =========================== Diluted $ (0.05) $ 0.02 =========================== WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING: Basic 1,155,838 1,117,062 =========================== Diluted 1,155,838 1,160,368 =========================== See notes to consolidated financial statements Seq. Page 4 GYRODYNE COMPANY OF AMERICA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) Three Months Ended July 31, 2004 2003 ---- ---- CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net (loss) income $ (52,786) $ 27,834 --------------------------- Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash used in operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 28,484 28,348 Bad debt expense 3,000 0 Deferred income tax provision 0 18,555 Pension expense 55,236 59,217 Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Increase in assets: Land development costs (290,969) (267,330) Accounts receivable (54,213) (48,822) Prepaid expenses and other assets (190,889) (266,439) Increase (decrease) in liabilities: Accounts payable and accrued expenses 102,267 (136,627) Income taxes payable (28,306) 0 Tenant security deposits 3,309 3,569 --------------------------- Total adjustments (372,081) (609,529) --------------------------- Net cash used in operating activities (424,867) (581,695) --------------------------- CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Acquisition of property, plant and equipment (9,997) (15,497) --------------------------- Net cash used in investment activities (9,997) (15,497) --------------------------- CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Repayment of loans payable (3,051) (8,635) Loan origination fees 0 73,519 Proceeds from exercise of stock options 0 40,294 --------------------------- Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (3,051) 105,178 --------------------------- Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (437,915) (492,014) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 1,562,643 2,231,317 --------------------------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 1,124,728 $ 1,739,303 =========================== See notes to consolidated financial statements Seq. Page 5 FOOTNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1. Basis of Quarterly Presentations: The accompanying quarterly financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"). The financial statements of the Registrant included herein have been prepared by the Registrant pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and, in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments which are necessary to present fairly the results for the three month periods ended July 31, 2004 and 2003. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations; however, management believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. This report should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and footnotes therein included in the audited annual report on Form 10-KSB as of April 30, 2004. The results of operations for the three month period ended July 31, 2004 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. 2. Principle of Consolidation: The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Gyrodyne Company of America, Inc. ("Company") and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. 3. Earnings Per Share: Basic earnings per common share are computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Dilutive earnings per share gives effect to stock options and warrants which are considered to be dilutive common stock equivalents. Treasury shares have been excluded from the weighted average number of shares. The following is a reconciliation of the weighted average shares: Three Months Ended July 31, 2004 2003 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Basic 1,155,838 1,117,062 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Effect of dilutive securities 0 43,306 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Diluted 1,155,838 1,160,368 -----------------------------------------========================= 4. Income Taxes: Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. 5. Revolving Credit Note: The Company has a $1,750,000 revolving credit line with a bank, bearing interest at a rate of prime plus one percent which was 5.25% at July 31, 2004. The line is secured by certain real estate and expires on June 1, 2006. 6. Stock Options: We have elected the disclosure only provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation" ("SFAS 123") in accounting for our employee stock options. Accordingly, no compensation expense has been recognized. Had we recorded compensation expense for the stock options based on the fair value at the grant date for awards in the three months ended July 31, 2004 and 2003 consistent with the provisions of SFAS 123, our net (loss) income and net (loss) income per share would have been adjusted as follows: Seq. Page 6 Three Months Ended July 31, 2004 2003 ---- ---- Net (loss) income, as reported $ (52,786) $ 27,834 Deduct: Total stock-based employee compensation expense determined under fair value based method, net of related tax effects 0 (94,000) ---------------------- Pro forma net (loss) $ (52,786) $ (66,166) ====================== Net (loss) income per share: Basic - as reported $ (0.05) $ 0.02 ---------------------- Basic - pro forma $ (0.05) $ (0.06) ---------------------- Diluted - as reported $ (0.05) $ 0.02 ---------------------- Diluted - pro forma $ (0.05) $ (0.06) ---------------------- 7. Shareholder Rights Agreement: On August 10, 2004, the Board of Directors of the Company adopted a Shareholder Rights Agreement and declared a dividend distribution of one right for each outstanding share of common stock of the Company held by stockholders of record on August 27, 2004. Each right entitles the holder to purchase from the Company one share of the Company's common stock at an exercise price of $75.00 per share. Initially the rights will not be exercisable, certificates will not be sent to stockholders, and the rights will automatically trade with the common stock. The principal terms of the Shareholder Rights Agreement are as follows: a. Unless previously redeemed by the Board of Directors, the rights become exercisable upon the earlier of the tenth business day following the date ("Stock Acquisition Date") on which there is a public announcement that a person or group of persons ("Acquiring Person") has acquired beneficial ownership of 20% or more of the outstanding common stock of the Company or the tenth business day after the date an Acquiring Person has offered to purchase 20% or more of the Company's outstanding common stock. b. If, after the time that a person or group of persons becomes an Acquiring Person, the Company were to be acquired in a merger or other business combination or more than 50% of the assets or earning power of the Company and its subsidiaries were to be sold or transferred, each holder of a right, other than the Acquiring Person, will have the right to receive, upon payment of the exercise price, that number of shares of common stock of the acquiring company having a market value at the time of the transaction equal to two times the exercise price. c. At any time prior to the acquisition by an Acquiring Person of 50% or more of the outstanding common stock, the Board of Directors of the Company may exchange the rights (other than rights owned by Acquiring Person), in whole or in part, at an exchange ratio of one share of common stock per right (subject to adjustment). d. At any time prior to the tenth business day after the Stock Acquisition Date (or such later date as the Board of Directors may determine), the Company may redeem the rights at a price of $0.005 per right. e. The Company may amend the rights in any manner, with certain exceptions. f. Until a right is exercised, the holder will have no rights as a stockholder of the Company, including the right to vote or to receive dividends. g. The rights will expire at the close of business on August 11, 2014 or, if distributed before August 11, 2014, at the close of business on the 90th day following the distribution date. Seq. Page 7 Item 2 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION (a) Not Applicable (b) MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The statements made in this Form 10-QSB that are not historical facts contain "forward-looking information" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, both as amended, which can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may," "will," "anticipates," "expects," "projects," "estimates," "believes," "seeks," "could," "should," or "continue," the negative thereof, other variations or comparable terminology. Important factors, including certain risks and uncertainties with respect to such forward-looking statements that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such forward looking statements include, but are not limited to, the effect of economic and business conditions, including risk inherent in the Long Island, New York real estate market, the ability to obtain additional capital and other risks detailed from time to time in our SEC reports. We assume no obligation to update the information in this Form 10-QSB. Critical Accounting Policies The consolidated financial statements of the Company include accounts of the Company and all majority-owned and controlled subsidiaries. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions in certain circumstances that affect amounts reported in the Company's consolidated financial statements and related notes. In preparing these financial statements, management has utilized information available including its past history, industry standards and the current economic environment, among other factors, in forming its estimates and judgments of certain amounts included in the consolidated financial statements, giving due consideration to materiality. It is possible that the ultimate outcome as anticipated by management in formulating its estimates inherent in these financial statements might not materialize. However, application of the critical accounting policies below involves the exercise of judgment and use of assumptions as to future uncertainties and, as a result, actual results could differ from these estimates. In addition, other companies may utilize different estimates, which may impact comparability of the Company's results of operations to those of companies in similar businesses. Revenue Recognition Rental revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis, which averages minimum rents over the terms of the leases. The excess of rents recognized over amounts contractually due, if any, is included in deferred rents receivable on the Company's balance sheets. Certain leases also provide for tenant reimbursements of common area maintenance and other operating expenses and real estate taxes. Ancillary and other property related income is recognized in the period earned. Real Estate Rental real estate assets, including land, buildings and improvements, furniture, fixtures and equipment are recorded at cost. Tenant improvements, which are included in buildings and improvements, are also stated at cost. Expenditures for ordinary maintenance and repairs are expensed to operations as they are incurred. Renovations and/or replacements, which improve or extend the life of the asset, are capitalized and depreciated over their estimated useful lives. Depreciation is computed utilizing the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of ten to thirty years for buildings and improvements and three to twenty years for machinery and equipment. The Company is required to make subjective assessments as to the useful life of its properties for purposes of determining the amount of depreciation to reflect on an annual basis with respect to those properties. These assessments have a direct impact on the Company's net income. Should the Company lengthen the expected useful life of a particular asset, it would be depreciated over more years, and result in less depreciation expense and higher annual net income. Real estate held for development is stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. In addition to land, land development and construction costs, real estate held for development includes interest, real estate taxes and related development and construction overhead costs which are capitalized during the development and construction period. Net realizable value represents estimates, based on management's present plans and intentions, of sale price less development and disposition cost, assuming that disposition occurs in the normal course of business. Seq. Page 8 Long Lived Assets On a periodic basis, management assesses whether there are any indicators that the value of the real estate properties may be impaired. A property's value is impaired only if management's estimate of the aggregate future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) to be generated by the property is less than the carrying value of the property. Such cash flows consider factors such as expected future operating income, trends and prospects, as well as the effects of demand, competition and other factors. To the extent impairment occurs, the loss will be measured as the excess of the carrying amount of the property over the fair value of the property. The Company is required to make subjective assessments as to whether there are impairments in the value of its real estate properties and other investments. These assessments have a direct impact on the Company's net income, since an impairment charge results in an immediate negative adjustment to net income. In determining impairment, if any, the Company has adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Statement No. 144, "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long Lived Assets." Stock-Based Compensation The Company applies the intrinsic value-based method of accounting prescribed by Accounting Principles Board ("APB") Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and related interpretations, to account for stock-based employee compensation plans and reports pro forma disclosures in its Form 10-KSB filings by estimating the fair value of options issued and the related expense in accordance with SFAS No. 123. Under this method, compensation cost is recognized for awards of shares of common stock or stock options to directors, officers and employees of the Company only if the quoted market price of the stock at the grant date (or other measurement date, if later) is greater than the amount the grantee must pay to acquire the stock. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 2004 AS COMPARED TO THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 2003 The Company is reporting a net loss of $52,786 for the quarter ending July 31, 2004 compared to net income of $27,834 for the same period last year, a decrease of $80,620. Diluted per share (loss) earnings amounted to ($0.05) and $0.02 for the two periods, respectively. Revenue from rental property, which amounted to $499,922 for the current quarter, reflects a 10% decline of $58,262 when compared to the $558,184 reported for the same period last year. This decline was primarily the result of the Company negotiating a renewal lease for an existing tenant who required less space, reducing rent in the current quarter by $25,899. In addition, the Company agreed to temporary concessions with another tenant while attempting to renegotiate an existing long term lease. These concessions reduced revenues from the prior year quarter by $25,061. Rental property expenses amounted to $199,566 for the July 31, 2004 quarter as compared to $179,418 for the same period last year. For the most part, this increase of $20,148 is attributable to the operating and maintenance of the rental property for which there were several contributing factors. The primary factor was an increase in the premiums on the Company's property and casualty insurance policy which amounted to $27,583 over the same period last year. The insurance marketplace for non-owner occupied buildings has become increasingly difficult and we anticipate that our annualized expenses will increase by approximately $80,000. Expenses associated with the maintenance of building, grounds, air conditioning and equipment decreased by $5,581. In addition, real estate taxes increased by $3,058 while interest expense and depreciation costs decreased by $3,301 and $1,375, respectively. Real estate taxes reflect a traditional annual increase while the decrease in interest expense reflects the fact that two interest payments were expensed in May of last year as a result of restructuring the Company's debt. Depreciation costs decreased as a result of several fixed assets becoming fully depreciated in the prior fiscal year. As a result, income from rental property decreased by $78,410 amounting to $300,356 and $378,766 for the quarter ending July 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively. General and administrative expenses amounted to $415,895 for the current reporting period. This represents a 16% or $56,129 increase over the $359,766 reported for the same period during the prior year and is primarily attributable to an increase of $41,320 related to stockholder expenses. Of this total, $34,130 is related to the establishment of a Shareholder Rights Plan with the balance being expenses incurred on certain SEC filings. In addition, there was an increase in the premiums associated with the Company's directors and officers liability insurance totaling $6,672, as well as salary and benefit increases of $6,427. Based on the foregoing, the Company experienced a loss from operations totaling $115,539 compared to income of $19,000 for the same period last year. Other income remained stable and amounted to $27,562 and $27,389 for the 2004 and 2003 reporting periods, respectively. Seq. Page 9 As a result, the Company is reporting a loss before taxes of $87,977 compared to income before taxes of $46,389 for the same period last year. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES Net cash used in operating activities was $424,867 and $581,695 during the three months ended July 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively. The principal use of cash in both periods were funds used in connection with planning and pre-construction costs associated with land development plans for the golf course community. The Company also incurred costs included in the capitalized land development costs pertaining to legal, and communication costs to shareholders and the community regarding the Stony Brook University condemnation of the Company's real estate property. Net cash used in investing activities was $9,997 and $15,497 during the three months ended July 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively. The use of cash in both periods was for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment. Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities was $(3,051) and $105,178 during the three months ended July 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively. The net cash used in the current period was the result of the repayment of loans payable. The net cash proceeds during the prior period were primarily the result of the refinancing of mortgage debt on the Flowerfield property. The Company has a $1,750,000 revolving credit line with a bank, bearing interest at a rate of prime plus one percent which was 5.25% at July 31, 2004. The unused portion of the credit line of $1,053,713 will enhance our financial position and liquidity and be available, if needed, to fund any unforeseen expenses associated with the Company's development plan. Also during the three months ended July 31, 2003, the Company received $40,294 in cash proceeds from the exercise of stock options. As of July 31, 2004, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $1,124,728 and anticipates having the capacity to fund normal operating and administrative expenses, its regular debt service requirements and the remaining predevelopment expenses related to securing entitlements for the planned residential golf course community. To date, expenses associated with the development of the Flowerfield property, which have been capitalized, total $3,925,282. As of July 31, 2004, the portion of those expenses attributable to the residential golf course community amount to $1,941,783. Working capital, which is the total of current assets less current liabilities as shown in the accompanying chart, amounted to $1,043,111 at July 31, 2004. July 31, -------- 2004 2003 ---- ---- Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,124,728 $ 1,739,303 Rent receivable, net 144,295 120,259 Net prepaid expenses and other assets 316,059 389,277 ------------------------- Total current assets 1,585,082 2,248,839 ------------------------- Current liabilities: Accounts payable and accrued expenses 335,076 112,997 Tenant security deposits payable 198,285 241,773 Current portion of loans payable 8,610 12,206 ------------------------- Total current liabilities 541,971 366,976 ------------------------- Working capital $ 1,043,111 $ 1,881,863 ========================= Our limited partnership investment in the Callery Judge Grove, LP is carried on the Company's balance sheet at $0 as a result of recording losses equal to the carrying value of the investment. This investment represents a 10.93% ownership in a 3500+ acre citrus grove in Palm Beach County, Florida. The land is currently the subject of a change of zone application for a mixed use of residential, commercial and industrial development. We have no current forecast as to the likelihood of, or the timing required to achieve these entitlements that might impact the Grove's value. OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS We have no off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial conditions, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that is material to investors. Seq. Page 10 Item 3 CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES The Company's management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer has concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures were effective, in all material respects, to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports the Company files and submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reports as and when required. There have been no changes in the Company's internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation that occurred during the Company's last fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or that is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting. Part II Other Information Items 1 through 4 are not applicable to the May 1, 2004, through July 31, 2004, period. Item 5 Other Information The Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer has furnished a statement relating to this Form 10-QSB for the quarter ended July 31, 2004 pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. The statement is attached hereto as Exhibit 31.1. Item 6 Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K a. Exhibits: 31.1 Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification. 32.1 CEO/CFO Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. b. Reports on Form 8-K. The Company filed the following Current Reports on Form 8-K during the first quarter of fiscal year 2005 and through the filing date: Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 26, 2004 attaching a press release concerning an announced public hearing to be held by the State University of New York regarding plans to acquire the Company's real estate for use by the University's Stony Brook campus. Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 22, 2004 attaching a press release regarding a speech delivered by John V.N. Klein on behalf of the Company at a public hearing held by the State University of New York at Stony Brook on June 21, 2004 concerning plans to acquire the Company's real estate for use by the University's Stony Brook campus. Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on July 9, 2004 stating that the general manager of the Callery-Judge Grove located in Palm Beach County, Florida, sent a letter to Palm Beach County Commission Chairwoman Karen Marcus proposing that the Grove partner with the County to locate the planned Scripps Florida facility on the Grove. Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on August 13, 2004 stating that the Board of Directors declared a dividend distribution of one right for each outstanding share of Common Stock, $1.00 par value per share, of the Corporation held by stockholders of record on August 27, 2004, the Record Date. Current Report on Form 8-A filed with the SEC on August 13, 2004 stating that the Board of Directors declared a dividend distribution of one right for each outstanding share of Common Stock, $1.00 par value per share, of the Corporation held by stockholders of record on August 27, 2004, the Record Date. This Form 8-A amended the Form 8-K filed August 13, 2004 by deleting Exhibit 99.1, a press release dated August 13, 2004 announcing the adoption of a Shareholder Rights Plan. Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 7, 2004 announcing that Robert F. Friemann, a member of the Company's Board of Directors, resigned from the Board of Directors of the Company effective as of August 19, 2004. Seq. Page 11 SIGNATURES In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. GYRODYNE COMPANY OF AMERICA, INC. Date: September 10, 2004 /S/ Stephen V. Maroney ---------------------- Stephen V. Maroney President, Chief Executive Officer and Treasurer Date: September 10, 2004 /S/ Frank D'Alessandro ---------------------- Frank D'Alessandro Controller Seq. Page 12