Edgar Filing: COMMUNITY BANK SYSTEM, INC.

COMMUNITY BANK SYSTEM, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited)

(In Thousands, Except Per-Share Data)

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

x	QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
	For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2015

	OR

o	TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
	For the transition period from_______________to_______________.
	Commission File Number: 001-13695

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		16-1213679
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

5790 Widewaters Parkway, DeWitt, New York		13214-1883
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)
	(315) 445-2282
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

	NONE
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 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 o.

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No x .

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

40,971,575 shares of Common Stock, $1.00 par value, were outstanding on July 31, 2015.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Part I.	Financial Information	Page

Item 1.	Financial Statements (Unaudited)

	Consolidated Statements of Condition
	June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014	3

	Consolidated Statements of Income
	Three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014	4

	Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income/(Loss)
	Three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014	5

	Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity
	Six months ended June 30, 2015	6

	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
	Six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014	7

	Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
	June 30, 2015	8

Item 2.	Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	26

Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk	41

Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	42

Part II.	Other Information

Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	43

Item 1A.	Risk Factors	43

Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	43

Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	43

Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	44

Item 5.	Other Information	44

Item 6.	Exhibits	44

Part I. Financial Information

Item 1. Financial Statements

COMMUNITY BANK SYSTEM, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CONDITION (Unaudited)
(In Thousands, Except Share Data)


	June 30,	December 31,
	2015	2014
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$143,047	$138,396

Available-for-sale investment securities (cost of $2,761,022 and $2,397,886, respectively)	2,817,861	2,472,925

Other securities, at cost	50,189	40,049

Loans held for sale, at fair value	1,031	1,042

Loans	4,263,603	4,236,206
Allowance for loan losses	(45,282)	(45,341)
Net loans	4,218,321	4,190,865

Goodwill, net	375,174	375,174
Core deposit intangibles, net	8,574	10,023
Other intangibles, net	1,767	1,776
Intangible assets, net	385,515	386,973

Premises and equipment, net	92,543	93,633
Accrued interest and fees receivable	24,833	24,645
Other assets	175,431	140,912

Total assets	$7,908,771	$7,489,440

Liabilities:
Noninterest-bearing deposits	$1,337,101	$1,324,661
Interest-bearing deposits	4,749,719	4,610,603
Total deposits	6,086,820	5,935,264

Borrowings	566,200	338,000
Subordinated debt held by unconsolidated subsidiary trusts	102,134	102,122
Accrued interest and other liabilities	153,278	126,150
Total liabilities	6,908,432	6,501,536

Commitments and contingencies (See Note J)

Shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $1.00 par value, 500,000 shares authorized, 0 shares issued	0	0
Common stock, $1.00 par value, 75,000,000 shares authorized; 41,840,221 and 41,606,422 shares issued, respectively	41,840	41,606
Additional paid-in capital	417,513	409,984
Retained earnings	547,769	525,985
Accumulated other comprehensive income	18,670	30,720
Treasury stock, at cost (963,615 and 858,701 shares, respectively)	(25,453)	(20,391)
Total shareholders' equity	1,000,339	987,904

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$7,908,771	$7,489,440

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.


		Three Months Ended		Six Months Ended
		June 30,		June 30,
		2015	2014	2015	2014
Interest income:
	Interest and fees on loans	$45,791	$46,073	$91,382	$91,766
	Interest and dividends on taxable investments	13,288	12,772	25,348	25,242
	Interest and dividends on nontaxable investments	4,801	5,264	9,604	10,340
	Total interest income	63,880	64,109	126,334	127,348

Interest expense:
	Interest on deposits	1,731	2,068	3,531	4,303
	Interest on borrowings	294	254	494	537
	Interest on subordinated debt held by unconsolidated subsidiary trusts	627	617	1,241	1,229
	Total interest expense	2,652	2,939	5,266	6,069

Net interest income		61,228	61,170	121,068	121,279
Provision for loan losses		591	1,900	1,214	2,900
Net interest income after provision for loan losses		60,637	59,270	119,854	118,379

Noninterest revenues:
	Deposit service fees	13,213	13,172	25,683	25,427
	Other banking services	799	1,608	1,854	2,798
	Employee benefit services	11,322	10,448	22,397	20,883
	Wealth management services	4,385	4,438	8,831	8,912
Total noninterest revenues		29,719	29,666	58,765	58,020

Noninterest expenses:
	Salaries and employee benefits	31,010	30,409	62,039	61,149
	Occupancy and equipment	6,844	6,916	14,239	14,608
	Data processing and communications	7,473	7,251	14,463	14,054
	Amortization of intangible assets	880	1,101	1,799	2,242
	Legal and professional fees	1,642	1,507	3,388	3,454
	Office supplies and postage	1,517	1,647	3,097	3,198
	Business development and marketing	2,258	1,930	3,822	3,660
	FDIC insurance premiums	963	947	1,952	1,966
	Acquisition expenses	361	0	756	123
	Other	3,100	3,456	6,441	6,632
	Total noninterest expenses	56,048	55,164	111,996	111,086

Income before income taxes		34,308	33,772	66,623	65,313
Income taxes		10,468	10,096	20,486	19,463
Net income		$23,840	$23,676	$46,137	$45,850

Basic earnings per share		$0.58	$0.58	$1.13	$1.13
Diluted earnings per share		$0.58	$0.57	$1.12	$1.11
Cash dividends declared per		$0.30	$0.28	$0.60	$0.56

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

COMMUNITY BANK SYSTEM, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS) (Unaudited)

(In Thousands)

	Three Months Ended		Six Months Ended
	June 30,		June 30,
	2015	2014	2015	2014

Pension and other post retirement obligations:
Amortization of actuarial (gains)/losses included in net periodic pension cost, gross	$363	($77)	$727	($156)
Tax effect	(140)	31	(281)	61
Amortization of actuarial (gains)/losses included in net periodic pension cost, net	223	(46)	446	(95)

Amortization of prior service cost included in net periodic pension cost, gross	(43)	(44)	(85)	(87)
Tax effect	16	17	33	34
Amortization of prior service cost included in net periodic pension cost, net	(27)	(27)	(52)	(53)

Other comprehensive income/(loss) related to pension and other post retirement obligations, net of taxes	196	(73)	394	(148)

Unrealized gains/(losses) on available-for-sale securities:
Net unrealized holding gains/(losses) arising during period, gross	(49,589)	36,465	(18,200)	77,023
Tax effect	19,129	(13,484)	5,756	(28,487)
Net unrealized holding gains/(losses) arising during period, net	(30,460)	22,981	(12,444)	48,536

Other comprehensive income/(loss) related to unrealized gains/(losses) on available-for-sale securities, net of taxes	(30,460)	22,981	(12,444)	48,536

Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax	(30,264)	22,908	(12,050)	48,388
Net income	23,840	23,676	46,137	45,850
Comprehensive income/(loss)	($6,424)	$46,584	$34,087	$94,238


	As of
	June 30, 2015	December 31, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income By Component:

Unrealized loss for pension and other postretirement obligations	($26,300)	($26,941)
Tax effect	9,978	10,225
Net unrealized loss for pension and other postretirement obligations	(16,322)	(16,716)

Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities	56,839	75,039
Tax effect	(21,847)	(27,603)
Net unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities	34,992	47,436

Accumulated other comprehensive income	$18,670	$30,720

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

COMMUNITY BANK SYSTEM, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Unaudited)

Six months ended June 30, 2015

(In Thousands, Except Share Data)

					Accumulated
	Common Stock		Additional		Other
	Shares	Amount	Paid-In	Retained	Comprehensive	Treasury
	Outstanding	Issued	Capital	Earnings	Income	Stock	Total

Balance at December 31, 2014	40,747,721	$41,606	$409,984	$525,985	$30,720	($20,391)	$987,904

Net income				46,137			46,137

Other comprehensive income, net of tax					(12,050)		(12,050)

Cash dividends declared:
Common, $0.60 per share				(24,353)			(24,353)

Common stock issued under
employee stock plan,
including tax benefits of $1,063	233,799	234	5,379				5,613

Stock-based compensation			2,150				2,150

Treasury stock purchased	(265,230)					(9,125)	(9,125)

Treasury stock issued to benefit plan	160,316					4,063	4,063

Balance at June 30, 2015	40,876,606	$41,840	$417,513	$547,769	$18,670	($25,453)	$1,000,339

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

COMMUNITY BANK SYSTEM, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)

(In Thousands)


	Six Months Ended
	June 30,
	2015	2014
Operating activities:
Net income	$46,137	$45,850
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	6,533	6,526
Amortization of intangible assets	1,799	2,242
Net accretion/amortization of premiums and discounts on securities, loans, and borrowings	(1,505)	(1,595)
Stock-based compensation	2,150	2,088
Provision for loan losses	1,214	2,900
Amortization of mortgage servicing rights	206	228
Income from bank-owned life insurance policies	(515)	(511)
Net (gain) loss from sale of loans and other assets	21	(202)
Net change in loans originated for sale	357	148
Change in other assets and liabilities	(2,417)	560
Net cash provided by operating activities	53,980	58,234
Investing activities:
Proceeds from maturities of available-for-sale investment securities	89,631	67,557
Proceeds from maturities of other investment securities	172	14
Purchases of available-for-sale investment securities	(448,747)	(294,417)
Purchases of other securities	(10,312)	(8,105)
Net increase in loans	(31,173)	(43,437)
Cash paid for acquisition, net of cash acquired of $0	0	(924)
Expenditure for intangible asset	(100)	0
Purchases of premises and equipment, net	(5,810)	(3,827)
Net cash used in investing activities	(406,339)	(283,139)
Financing activities:
Net increase in deposits	151,556	75,251
Net change in borrowings, net of payments of $0 and $5	228,200	177,495
Issuance of common stock	5,613	5,599
Purchases of treasury stock	(9,125)	0
Issuances of treasury stock	4,063	0
Cash dividends paid	(24,360)	(22,619)
Tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements	1,063	1,435
Net cash provided by financing activities	357,010	237,161
Change in cash and cash equivalents	4,651	12,256
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	138,396	149,647
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$143,047	$161,903

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest	$5,321	$6,178
Cash paid for income taxes	13,291	11,464
Supplemental disclosures of noncash financing and investing activities:
Dividends declared and unpaid	12,247	11,434
Transfers from loans to other real estate	1,830	1,550
Purchase of intangible asset	241	0

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

COMMUNITY BANK SYSTEM, INC.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

JUNE 30, 2015

NOTE A: BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The interim financial data as of and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 is unaudited; however, in the opinion of Community Bank System, Inc. (the “Company”), the interim data includes all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year or any other interim period.

NOTE B: ACQUISITIONS

On January 1, 2014, the Company, through its subsidiary, Harbridge Consulting Group, LLC (“Harbridge”), completed its acquisition of a professional services practice from EBS-RMSCO, Inc., a subsidiary of The Lifetime Healthcare Companies (“EBS-RMSCO”). This professional services practice, which provides actuarial valuation and consulting services to clients who sponsor pension and post-retirement medical and welfare plans, enhances the Company’s participation in the Western New York market. The effects of the acquired assets and liabilities have been included in the consolidated financial statements since that date.

The assets and liabilities assumed in the acquisitions were recorded at their estimated fair values based on management's best estimates using information available at the dates of the acquisition, and are subject to adjustment based on updated information not available at the time of acquisition. The following table summarizes the estimated fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed during 2014:

(000’s omitted)
Consideration paid:
Cash/Total net consideration paid	$924
Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed:
Other assets	163
Other intangibles	578
Total identifiable assets	741

Goodwill	$183

The other intangible related to the EBS-RMSCO acquisition is being amortized using an accelerated method over their estimated useful life of eight years. The goodwill, which is not amortized for book purposes, was assigned to the Employee Benefit Services segment for the EBS-RMSCO acquisition and is deductible for tax purposes.

Direct costs related to the acquisitions were expensed as incurred. Merger and acquisition integration-related expenses amount to $0.4 million and $0.8 million, respectively, in the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and $0.1 million in the six months ended June 30, 2014, and have been separately stated in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

Supplemental pro forma financial information related to the EBS-RMSCO acquisition has not been provided as it would be impracticable to do so. Historical financial information regarding EBS-RMSCO is not accessible and, thus, the amounts would require estimates so significant as to render the disclosure irrelevant.

On February 24, 2015, the Company announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Oneida Financial Corp. (“Oneida”), parent company of Oneida Savings Bank, headquartered in Oneida, NY, for approximately $142 million in Company stock and cash. The acquisition will extend the Company’s Central New York banking service area and complement and expand the Company’s existing service capacity in insurance, benefits administration and wealth management. Upon the completion of the merger, the Bank will add 12 branch locations and approximately $850 million of assets, including approximately $390 million of loans and $740 million of deposits. The Oneida shareholders have approved the acquisition, which is expected to close during the fourth quarter of 2015, pending customary regulatory approvals. The Company expects to incur certain one-time, transaction-related costs during the remainder of 2015.

NOTE C: ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The accounting policies of the Company, as applied in the consolidated interim financial statements presented herein, are substantially the same as those followed on an annual basis as presented on pages 55 through 60 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 2, 2015.

Critical Accounting Policies

Acquired Loans

Acquired loans are initially recorded at their acquisition date fair values. The carryover of allowance for loan losses is prohibited as any credit losses in the loans are included in the determination of the fair value of the loans at the acquisition date. Fair values for acquired loans are based on a discounted cash flow methodology that involves assumptions and judgments as to credit risk, prepayment risk, liquidity risk, default rates, loss severity, payment speeds, collateral values and discount rate.

Acquired Impaired Loans

Acquired loans that have evidence of deterioration in credit quality since origination and for which it is probable, at acquisition, that the Company will be unable to collect all contractually required payments are accounted for as impaired loans under ASC 310-30. The excess of undiscounted cash flows expected at acquisition over the estimated fair value is referred to as the accretable discount and is recognized into interest income over the remaining life of the loans using the interest method. The difference between contractually required payments at acquisition and the undiscounted cash flows expected to be collected at acquisition is referred to as the non-accretable discount. The non-accretable discount represents estimated future credit losses and other contractually required payments that the Company does not expect to collect. Subsequent decreases in expected cash flows are recognized as impairments through a charge to the provision for credit losses resulting in an increase in the allowance for loan losses. Subsequent improvements in expected cash flows result in a recovery of previously recorded allowance for loan losses or a reversal of a corresponding amount of the non-accretable discount, which the Company then reclassifies as an accretable discount that is recognized into interest income over the remaining life of the loans using the interest method.

Acquired loans that met the criteria for non-accrual of interest prior to acquisition may be considered performing upon acquisition, regardless of whether the customer is contractually delinquent, if the Company can reasonably estimate the timing and amount of the expected cash flows on such loans and if the Company expects to fully collect the new carrying value of the loans. As such, the Company may no longer consider the loan to be non-accrual or non-performing and may accrue interest on these loans, including the impact of any accretable discount.

Acquired Non-impaired Loans

Acquired loans that do not meet the requirements under ASC 310-30 are considered acquired non-impaired loans. The difference between the acquisition date fair value and the outstanding balance represents the fair value adjustment for a loan and includes both credit and interest rate considerations. Fair value adjustments may be discounts (or premiums) to a loan’s cost basis and are accreted (or amortized) to net interest income (or expense) over the loan’s remaining life in accordance with ASC 310-20. Fair value adjustments for revolving loans are accreted (or amortized) using a straight line method. Term loans are accreted (or amortized) using the constant effective yield method.

Subsequent to the purchase date, the methods used to estimate the allowance for loan losses for the acquired non-impaired loans are consistent with the policy described below. However, the Company compares the net realizable value of the loans to the carrying value, for loans collectively evaluated for impairment. The carrying value represents the net of the loan’s unpaid principal balance and the remaining purchase discount (or premium) that has yet to be accreted into interest income. When the carrying value exceeds the net realizable value, an allowance for loan losses is recognized.

Allowance for Loan Losses

Management continually evaluates the credit quality of the Company’s loan portfolio, and performs a formal review of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses on a quarterly basis. The allowance reflects management’s best estimate of probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio. Determination of the allowance is subjective in nature and requires significant estimates. The Company’s allowance methodology consists of two broad components - general and specific loan loss allocations.

The general loan loss allocation is composed of two calculations that are computed on five main loan segments: business lending; consumer direct; consumer indirect; home equity; and consumer mortgage. The first calculation is quantitative and determines an allowance level based on the latest 36 months of historical net charge-off data for each loan class (commercial loans exclude balances with specific loan loss allocations). The second calculation is qualitative and takes into consideration eight qualitative environmental factors: levels and trends in delinquencies and impaired loans; levels of and trends in charge-offs and recoveries; trends in volume and terms of loans; effects of any changes in risk selection and underwriting standards, and other changes in lending policies, procedures, and practices; experience, ability, and depth of lending management and other relevant staff; national and local economic trends and conditions; industry conditions; and effects of changes in credit concentrations. A component of the qualitative calculation is the unallocated allowance for loan loss. The qualitative and quantitative calculations are added together to determine the general loan loss allocation. The specific loan loss allocation relates to individual commercial loans that are both greater than $0.5 million and in a nonaccruing status with respect to interest. Specific loan losses are based on discounted estimated cash flows, including any cash flows resulting from the conversion of collateral or collateral shortfalls. The allowance levels computed from the specific and general loan loss allocation methods are combined with unallocated allowances and allowances needed for acquired loans to derive the total required allowance for loan losses to be reflected on the Consolidated Statement of Condition.

Loan losses are charged off against the allowance, while recoveries of amounts previously charged off are credited to the allowance. A provision for loan losses is charged to operations based on management’s periodic evaluation of factors previously mentioned.

Investment Securities

The Company has classified its investments in debt and equity securities as either held-to-maturity or available-for-sale. Held-to-maturity securities are those for which the Company has the positive intent and ability to hold until maturity, and are reported at cost, which is adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. During December 2013, the Company reclassified its held-to-maturity portfolio to available-for-sale and consequently has not used the held-to-maturity classification since. Securities classified as available-for-sale are reported at fair value with net unrealized gains and losses reflected as a separate component of shareholders' equity, net of applicable income taxes. None of the Company's investment securities have been classified as trading securities at June 30, 2015. Certain equity securities are stated at cost and include restricted stock of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York (“Federal Reserve”) and Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (“FHLB”).

Fair values for investment securities are based upon quoted market prices, where available. If quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based upon quoted market prices of comparable instruments, or a discounted cash flow model using market estimates of interest rates and volatility.

The Company conducts an assessment of all securities in an unrealized loss position to determine if other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) exists on a quarterly basis. An unrealized loss exists when the current fair value of an individual security is less than its amortized cost basis. The OTTI assessment considers the security structure, recent security collateral performance metrics, if applicable, external credit ratings, failure of the issuer to make scheduled interest or principal payments, judgment about and expectations of future performance, and relevant independent industry research, analysis and forecasts. The severity of the impairment and the length of time the security has been impaired is also considered in the assessment. The assessment of whether an OTTI decline exists is performed on each security, regardless of the classification of the security as available-for-sale or held-to-maturity and involves a high degree of subjectivity and judgment that is based on the information available to management at a point in time.

An OTTI loss must be recognized for a debt security in an unrealized loss position if there is intent to sell the security or it is more likely than not the Company will be required to sell the security prior to recovery of its amortized cost basis. In this situation, the amount of loss recognized in income is equal to the difference between the fair value and the amortized cost basis of the security. Even if management does not have the intent, and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the securities, an evaluation of the expected cash flows to be received is performed to determine if a credit loss has occurred. For debt securities, a critical component of the evaluation for OTTI is the identification of credit-impaired securities, where the Company does not expect to receive cash flows sufficient to recover the entire amortized cost basis of the security. In the event of a credit loss, only the amount of impairment associated with the credit loss would be recognized in income. The portion of the unrealized loss relating to other factors, such as liquidity conditions in the market or changes in market interest rates, is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss.

Equity securities are also evaluated to determine whether the unrealized loss is expected to be recoverable based on whether evidence exists to support a realizable value equal to or greater than the amortized cost basis. If it is probable that the amortized cost basis will not be recovered, taking into consideration the estimated recovery period and the ability to hold the equity security until recovery, OTTI is recognized in earnings equal to the difference between the fair value and the amortized cost basis of the security.

The specific identification method is used in determining the realized gains and losses on sales of investment securities and OTTI charges. Premiums and discounts on securities are amortized and accreted, respectively, on the interest method basis over the period to maturity or estimated life of the related security. Purchases and sales of securities are recognized on a trade date basis.

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets include core deposit intangibles, customer relationship intangibles and goodwill arising from acquisitions. Core deposit intangibles and customer relationship intangibles are amortized on either an accelerated or straight-line basis over periods ranging from seven to 20 years. The initial and ongoing carrying value of goodwill and other intangible assets is based upon discounted cash flow modeling techniques that require management to make estimates regarding the amount and timing of expected future cash flows. It also requires use of a discount rate that reflects the current return requirements of the market in relation to present risk-free interest rates, required equity market premiums, peer volatility indicators, and company-specific risk indicators.

The Company evaluates goodwill for impairment on an annual basis, or more often if events or circumstances indicate there may be impairment. The implied fair value of a reporting unit’s goodwill is compared to its carrying amount and the impairment loss is measured by the excess of the carrying value over fair value. The fair value of each reporting unit is compared to the carrying amount of that reporting unit in order to determine if impairment is indicated.

Retirement Benefits

The Company provides defined benefit pension benefits to eligible employees and post-retirement health and life insurance benefits to certain eligible retirees. The Company also provides deferred compensation and supplemental executive retirement plans for selected current and former employees, officers, and directors. Expense under these plans is charged to current operations and consists of several components of net periodic benefit cost based on various actuarial assumptions regarding future experience under the plans, including discount rate, rate of future compensation increases, and expected return on plan assets.

New Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). This new guidance supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in ASC 605, Revenue Recognition, and is based on the principle that revenue is recognized to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods and services. The ASU also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments and assets recognized from costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract. This guidance is effective prospectively for the Company for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company is currently evaluating the effect the guidance will have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

NOTE D: INVESTMENT SECURITIES

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of investment securities as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are as follows:

	June 30, 2015				December 31, 2014
		Gross	Gross			Gross	Gross
	Amortized	Unrealized	Unrealized	Fair	Amortized	Unrealized	Unrealized	Fair
(000's omitted)	Cost	Gains	Losses	Value	Cost	Gains	Losses	Value
Available-for-Sale Portfolio:
U.S. Treasury and agency securities	$1,861,584	$34,939	$3,078	$1,893,445	$1,479,134	$39,509	$910	$1,517,733
Obligations of state and political subdivisions	645,271	20,092	2,599	662,764	645,398	26,749	244	671,903
Government agency mortgage-backed securities	212,145	8,080	1,470	218,755	228,971	9,782	1,025	237,728
Corporate debt securities	26,738	141	62	26,817	26,803	363	75	27,091
Government agency collateralized mortgage obligations	15,034	621	0	15,655	17,330	695	0	18,025
Marketable equity securities	250	175	0	425	250	195	0	445
Total available-for-sale portfolio	$2,761,022	$64,048	$7,209	$2,817,861	$2,397,886	$77,293	$2,254	$2,472,925

Other Securities:
Federal Home Loan Bank common stock	$29,864			$29,864	$19,553			$19,553
Federal Reserve Bank common stock	16,050			16,050	16,050			16,050
Other equity securities	4,275			4,275	4,446			4,446
Total other securities	$50,189			$50,189	$40,049			$40,049

A summary of investment securities that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than, or greater than, twelve months is as follows:

As of June 30, 2015

	Less than 12 Months			12 Months or Longer			Total
			Gross			Gross			Gross
		Fair	Unrealized		Fair	Unrealized		Fair	Unrealized
(000's omitted)	#	Value	Losses	#	Value	Losses	#	Value	Losses

Available-for-Sale Portfolio:
U.S. Treasury and agency obligations	14	$493,707	$3,078	0	$0	$0	14	$493,707	$3,078
Obligations of state and political subdivisions	193	104,687	2,523	3	1,171	76	196	105,858	2,599
Government agency mortgage-backed securities	7	12,762	137	20	32,348	1,333	27	45,110	1,470
Corporate debt securities	0	0	0	1	2,736	62	1	2,736	62
Government agency collateralized mortgage obligations	0	0	0	2	4	0	2	4	0
Total available-for-sale/investment portfolio	214	$611,156	$5,738	26	$36,259	$1,471	240	$647,415	$7,209

As of December 31, 2014

	Less than 12 Months			12 Months or Longer			Total
			Gross			Gross			Gross
		Fair	Unrealized		Fair	Unrealized		Fair	Unrealized
(000's omitted)	#	Value	Losses	#	Value	Losses	#	Value	Losses

Available-for-Sale Portfolio:
U.S. Treasury and agency obligations	0	$0	$0	4	$102,363	$910	4	$102,363	$910
Obligations of state and political subdivisions	23	13,413	34	46	26,490	210	69	39,903	244
Government agency mortgage-backed securities	3	5	0	19	34,770	1,025	22	34,775	1,025
Corporate debt securities	1	3,040	1	1	2,755	74	2	5,795	75
Government agency collateralized mortgage obligations	1	0	0	1	5	0	2	5	0
Total available-for-sale/investment portfolio	28	$16,458	$35	71	$166,383	$2,219	99	$182,841	$2,254

The unrealized losses reported pertaining to securities issued by the U.S. government and its sponsored entities, include treasuries, agencies, and mortgage-backed securities issued by the Government National Mortgage Association (“GNMA”), the Federal National Mortgage Association (“FNMA”), and the Federal Home Loan Corporation (“FHLMC”), which are currently rated AAA by Moody’s Investor Services, AA+ by Standard & Poor’s and are guaranteed by the U.S. government. The majority of the obligations of state and political subdivisions and corporations carry a credit rating of A or better. Additionally, a majority of the obligations of state and political subdivisions carry a secondary level of credit enhancement. The Company does not intend to sell these securities, nor is it more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell these securities prior to recovery of the amortized cost. The unrealized losses in the portfolios are primarily attributable to changes in interest rates. As such, management does not believe any individual unrealized loss as of June 30, 2015 represents OTTI.

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of debt securities at June 30, 2015, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. Securities not due at a single maturity date are shown separately.

	Available-for-Sale
	Amortized	Fair
(000's omitted)	Cost	Value
Due in one year or less	$41,579	$41,884
Due after one through five years	166,945	171,082
Due after five years through ten years	2,077,658	2,117,573
Due after ten years	247,411	252,487
Subtotal	2,533,593	2,583,026
Government agency mortgage-backed securities	212,145	218,755
Government agency collateralized mortgage obligations	15,034	15,655
Total	$2,760,772	$2,817,436

NOTE E: LOANS

The segments of the Company’s loan portfolio are disaggregated into the following classes that allow management to monitor risk and performance:

●	Consumer mortgages consist primarily of fixed rate residential instruments, typically 10 – 30 years in contractual term, secured by first liens on real property.

●	Business lending is comprised of general purpose commercial and industrial loans including, but not limited to, agricultural-related and dealer floor plans, as well as mortgages on commercial properties.

●	Consumer indirect consists primarily of installment loans originated through selected dealerships and are secured by automobiles, marine and other recreational vehicles.

●	Consumer direct consists of all other loans to consumers such as personal installment loans and lines of credit.

●	Home equity products are consumer purpose installment loans or lines of credit most often secured by a first or second lien position on residential real estate with terms up to 30 years.

The balances of these classes are summarized as follows:

	June 30,	December 31,
(000's omitted)	2015	2014
Consumer mortgage	$1,608,064	$1,613,384
Business lending	1,295,889	1,262,484
Consumer indirect	837,449	833,968
Consumer direct	181,623	184,028
Home equity	340,578	342,342
Gross loans, including deferred origination costs	4,263,603	4,236,206
Allowance for loan losses	(45,282)	(45,341)
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses	$4,218,321	$4,190,865

The outstanding balance related to credit impaired acquired loans was $5.7 million and $6.1 million at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. The changes in the accretable discount related to the credit impaired acquired loans are as follows:

(000’s omitted)
Balance at December 31, 2014	$705
Accretion recognized, year-to-date	(296)
Net reclassification to accretable from non-accretable	155
Balance at June 30, 2015	$564

Credit Quality

Management monitors the credit quality of its loan portfolio on an ongoing basis. Measurement of delinquency and past due status are based on the contractual terms of each loan. Past due loans are reviewed on a monthly basis to identify loans for non-accrual status. The following is an aged analysis of the Company’s past due loans, by class as of June 30, 2015:

Legacy Loans (excludes loans acquired after January 1, 2009)

	Past Due	90+ Days Past
	30 – 89	Due and		Total
(000’s omitted)	Days	Still Accruing	Nonaccrual	Past Due	Current	Total Loans
Consumer mortgage	$9,091	$998	$13,346	$23,435	$1,521,011	$1,544,446
Business lending	1,929	265	3,113	5,307	1,162,250	1,167,557
Consumer indirect	8,536	26	0	8,562	828,170	836,732
Consumer direct	964	8	1	973	176,270	177,243
Home equity	1,135	166	2,098	3,399	282,016	285,415
Total	$21,655	$1,463	$18,558	$41,676	$3,969,717	$4,011,393

Acquired Loans (includes loans acquired after January 1, 2009)

	Past Due	90+ Days Past
	30 – 89	Due and		Total	Acquired
(000’s omitted)	Days	Still Accruing	Nonaccrual	Past Due	Impaired(1)	Current	Total Loans
Consumer mortgage	$1,224	$60	$1,759	$3,043	$0	$60,575	$63,618
Business lending	101	0	718	819	5,138	122,375	128,332
Consumer indirect	21	0	0	21	0	696	717
Consumer direct	70	0	18	88	0	4,292	4,380
Home equity	369	35	387	791	0	54,372	55,163
Total	$1,785	$95	$2,882	$4,762	$5,138	$242,310	$252,210

(1)

Acquired impaired loans were not classified as nonperforming assets as the loans are considered to be performing under

ASC 310-30. As a result interest income, through the accretion of the difference between the carrying amount of the loans

and the expected cashflows, is being recognized on all acquired impaired loans.

The following is an aged analysis of the Company’s past due loans by class as of December 31, 2014:

Legacy Loans (excludes loans acquired after January 1, 2009)

	Past Due	90+ Days Past
	30 – 89	Due and		Total
(000’s omitted)	Days	Still Accruing	Nonaccrual	Past Due	Current	Total Loans
Consumer mortgage	$13,978	$2,165	$13,201	$29,344	$1,515,057	$1,544,401
Business lending	6,738	350	2,291	9,379	1,115,215	1,124,594
Consumer indirect	10,529	82	10	10,621	822,124	832,745
Consumer direct	1,389	36	2	1,427	177,158	178,585
Home equity	1,802	195	2,172	4,169	278,904	283,073
Total	$34,436	$2,828	$17,676	$54,940	$3,908,458	$3,963,398

Acquired Loans (includes loans acquired after January 1, 2009)

	Past Due	90+ Days Past
	30 – 89	Due and		Total	Acquired
(000’s omitted)	Days	Still Accruing	Nonaccrual	Past Due	Impaired(1)	Current	Total Loans
Consumer mortgage	$1,892	$232	$2,122	$4,246	$0	$64,737	$68,983
Business lending	608	0	489	1,097	5,312	131,481	137,890
Consumer indirect	40	0	0	40	0	1,183	1,223
Consumer direct	174	0	18	192	0	5,251	5,443
Home equity	674	46	426	1,146	0	58,123	59,269
Total	$3,388	$278	$3,055	$6,721	$5,312	$260,775	$272,808

(1)

Acquired impaired loans were not classified as nonperforming assets as the loans are considered to be performing under

ASC 310-30. As a result interest income, through the accretion of the difference between the carrying amount of the loans

and the expected cashflows, is being recognized on all acquired impaired loans.

The Company uses several credit quality indicators to assess credit risk in an ongoing manner. The Company’s primary credit quality indicator for its business lending portfolio is an internal credit risk rating system that categorizes loans as “pass”, “special mention”, or “classified”. Credit risk ratings are applied individually to those classes of loans that have significant or unique credit characteristics that benefit from a case-by-case evaluation. In general, the following are the definitions of the Company’s credit quality indicators:

Pass	The condition of the borrower and the performance of the loans are satisfactory or better.

Special Mention	The condition of the borrower has deteriorated although the loan performs as agreed.

Classified	The condition of the borrower has significantly deteriorated and the performance of the loan could further deteriorate, if deficiencies are not corrected.

Doubtful	The condition of the borrower has deteriorated to the point that collection of the balance is improbable based on current facts and conditions.

The following table shows the amount of business lending loans by credit quality category:

	June 30, 2015			December 31, 2014
(000’s omitted)	Legacy	Acquired	Total	Legacy	Acquired	Total
Pass	$998,964	$88,229	$1,087,193	$949,960	$93,510	$1,043,470
Special mention	104,313	14,140	118,453	103,176	18,038	121,214
Classified	64,280	20,825	85,105	71,458	21,030	92,488
Doubtful	0	0	0	0	0	0
Acquired impaired	0	5,138	5,138	0	5,312	5,312
Total	$1,167,557	$128,332	$1,295,889	$1,124,594	$137,890	$1,262,484

All other loans are underwritten and structured using standardized criteria and characteristics, primarily payment performance, and are normally risk rated and monitored collectively on a monthly basis. These are typically loans to individuals in the consumer categories and are delineated as either performing or nonperforming. Performing loans include current, 30 - 89 days past due and acquired impaired loans. Nonperforming loans include 90+ days past due and still accruing and nonaccrual loans. The following table details the balances in all other loan categories at June 30, 2015:

Legacy Loans (excludes loans acquired after January 1, 2009)

	Consumer	Consumer	Consumer	Home
(000’s omitted)	Mortgage	Indirect	Direct	Equity	Total
Performing	$1,530,102	$836,706	$177,234	$283,151	$2,827,193
Nonperforming	14,344	26	9	2,264	16,643
Total	$1,544,446	$836,732	$177,243	$285,415	$2,843,836

Acquired Loans (includes loans acquired after January 1, 2009)

	Consumer	Consumer	Consumer	Home
(000’s omitted)	Mortgage	Indirect	Direct	Equity	Total
Performing	$61,799	$717	$4,362	$54,741	$121,619
Nonperforming	1,819	0	18	422	2,259
Total	$63,618	$717	$4,380	$55,163	$123,878

The following table details the balances in all other loan categories at December 31, 2014:

Legacy Loans (excludes loans acquired after January 1, 2009)

	Consumer	Consumer	Consumer	Home
(000’s omitted)	Mortgage	Indirect	Direct	Equity	Total
Performing	$1,529,035	$832,653	$178,547	$280,706	$2,820,941
Nonperforming	15,366	92	38	2,367	17,863
Total	$1,544,401	$832,745	$178,585	$283,073	$2,838,804

Acquired Loans (includes loans acquired after January 1, 2009)

	Consumer	Consumer	Consumer	Home
(000’s omitted)	Mortgage	Indirect	Direct	Equity	Total
Performing	$66,629	$1,223	$5,425	$58,797	$132,074
Nonperforming	2,354	0	18	472	2,844
Total	$68,983	$1,223	$5,443	$59,269	$134,918

All loan classes are collectively evaluated for impairment except business lending, as described in Note C. A summary of individually evaluated impaired loans as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 follows:

	June 30,	December 31,
(000’s omitted)	2015	2014
Loans with allowance allocation	$569	$0
Loans without allowance allocation	614	0
Carrying balance	1,183	0
Contractual balance	1,193	0
Specifically allocated allowance	63	0

In the course of working with borrowers, the Company may choose to restructure the contractual terms of certain loans. In this scenario, the Company attempts to work-out an alternative payment schedule with the borrower in order to optimize collectability of the loan. Any loans that are modified are reviewed by the Company to identify if a troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”) has occurred, which is when, for economic or legal reasons related to a borrower’s financial difficulties, the Company grants a concession to the borrower that it would not otherwise consider. Terms may be modified to fit the ability of the borrower to repay in line with its current financial standing and the restructuring of the loan may include the transfer of assets from the borrower to satisfy the debt, a modification of loan terms, or a combination of the two. With regard to determination of the amount of the allowance for loan losses, troubled debt restructured loans are considered to be impaired. As a result, the determination of the amount of allowance for loan losses related to impaired loans for each portfolio segment within TDRs is the same as detailed previously.

In accordance with the clarified guidance issued by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”), loans that have been discharged in Chapter 7 bankruptcy but not reaffirmed by the borrower, are classified as TDRs, irrespective of payment history or delinquency status, even if the repayment terms for the loan have not been otherwise modified. The Company’s lien position against the underlying collateral remains unchanged. Pursuant to that guidance, the Company records a charge-off equal to any portion of the carrying value that exceeds the net realizable value of the collateral. The amount of loss incurred in 2015 and 2014 was immaterial.

TDRs that are less than $0.5 million are collectively included in the general loan loss allocation and the qualitative review, if necessary. Commercial loans greater than $0.5 million are individually evaluated for impairment, and if necessary, a specific allocation of the allowance for loan losses is provided.

Information regarding TDRs as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 is as follows:

	June 30, 2015						December 31, 2014
(000’s omitted)	Nonaccrual		Accruing		Total		Nonaccrual		Accruing		Total
	#	Amount	#	Amount	#	Amount	#	Amount	#	Amount	#	Amount
Consumer mortgage	44	$1,691	35	$1,544	79	$3,235	49	$2,092	37	$1,770	86	$3,862
Business lending	3	228	4	572	7	800	6	442	3	468	9	910
Consumer indirect	0	0	72	653	72	653	0	0	79	615	79	615
Consumer direct	0	0	19	47	19	47	0	0	25	69	25	69
Home equity	8	108	12	264	20	372	13	218	13	278	26	496
Total	55	$2,027	142	$3,080	197	$5,107	68	$2,752	157	$3,200	225	$5,952

The following tables present information related to loans modified in a TDR during the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014. Of the loans noted in the table below, all loans for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 were modified due to a Chapter 7 bankruptcy as described previously. The financial effects of these restructurings were immaterial.

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2015		Three Months Ended June 30, 2014
(000’s omitted)	Number of loans modified	Outstanding Balance	Number of loans modified	Outstanding Balance
Consumer mortgage	2	$61	8	$420
Business lending	0	0	4	391
Consumer indirect	6	84	9	96
Consumer direct	1	1	1	2
Home equity	0	0	4	126
Total	9	$146	26	$1,035

	Six Months Ended June 30, 2015		Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
(000’s omitted)	Number of loans modified	Outstanding Balance	Number of loans modified	Outstanding Balance
Consumer mortgage	6	$280	19	$941
Business lending	0	0	8	580
Consumer indirect	12	163	18	201
Consumer direct	2	4	3	11
Home equity	1	14	5	155
Total	21	$461	53	$1,888

Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses is general in nature and is available to absorb losses from any loan type despite the analysis below. The following presents by class the activity in the allowance for loan losses:

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2015
	Consumer	Business	Consumer	Consumer	Home		Acquired
(000’s omitted)	Mortgage	Lending	Indirect	Direct	Equity	Unallocated	Impaired	Total
Beginning balance	$10,233	$15,405	$11,246	$2,879	$2,663	$2,383	$196	$45,005
Charge-offs	(199)	(299)	(1,397)	(294)	(56)	0	(43)	(2,288)
Recoveries	45	527	1,184	199	19	0	0	1,974
Provision	113	(280)	569	207	51	(9)	(60)	591
Ending balance	$10,192	$15,353	$11,602	$2,991	$2,677	$2,374	$93	$45,282

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2014
	Consumer	Business	Consumer	Consumer	Home		Acquired
(000’s omitted)	Mortgage	Lending	Indirect	Direct	Equity	Unallocated	Impaired	Total
Beginning balance	$9,281	$17,046	$10,586	$3,087	$1,818	$2,178	$201	$44,197
Charge-offs	(364)	(385)	(1,435)	(420)	(246)	0	(7)	(2,857)
Recoveries	12	100	1,005	226	32	0	0	1,375
Provision	446	(208)	1,198	405	256	(166)	(31)	1,900
Ending balance	$9,375	$16,553	$11,354	$3,298	$1,860	$2,012	$163	$44,615

	Six Months Ended June 30, 2015
	Consumer	Business	Consumer	Consumer	Home		Acquired
(000’s omitted)	Mortgage	Lending	Indirect	Direct	Equity	Unallocated	Impaired	Total
Beginning balance	$10,286	$15,787	$11,544	$3,083	$2,701	$1,767	$173	$45,341
Charge-offs	(642)	(433)	(2,823)	(639)	(122)	0	(43)	(4,702)
Recoveries	66	608	2,337	392	26	0	0	3,429
Provision	482	(609)	544	155	72	607	(37)	1,214
Ending balance	$10,192	$15,353	$11,602	$2,991	$2,677	$2,374	$93	$45,282

	Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
	Consumer	Business	Consumer	Consumer	Home		Acquired
(000’s omitted)	Mortgage	Lending	Indirect	Direct	Equity	Unallocated	Impaired	Total
Beginning balance	$8,994	$17,507	$10,248	$3,181	$1,830	$2,029	$530	$44,319
Charge-offs	(531)	(505)	(2,862)	(912)	(375)	0	(20)	(5,205)
Recoveries	53	271	1,801	438	38	0	0	2,601
Provision	859	(720)	2,167	591	367	(17)	(347)	2,900
Ending balance	$9,375	$16,553	$11,354	$3,298	$1,860	$2,012	$163	$44,615

NOTE F: GOODWILL AND IDENTIFIABLE INTANGIBLE ASSETS

The gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization for each type of identifiable intangible asset are as follows:

	June 30, 2015			December 31, 2014
	Gross		Net	Gross		Net
	Carrying	Accumulated	Carrying	Carrying	Accumulated	Carrying
(000's omitted)	Amount	Amortization	Amount	Amount	Amortization	Amount
Amortizing intangible assets:
Core deposit intangibles	$40,326	($31,752)	$8,574	$40,326	($30,303)	$10,023
Other intangibles	10,360	(8,593)	1,767	10,019	(8,243)	1,776
Total amortizing intangibles	$50,686	($40,345)	$10,341	$50,345	($38,546)	$11,799

The estimated aggregate amortization expense for each of the five succeeding fiscal years ended December 31 is as follows:

(000's omitted)
Jul - Dec 2015	$1,647
2016	2,683
2017	1,970
2018	1,476
2019	1,044
Thereafter	1,521
Total	$10,341

Shown below are the components of the Company’s goodwill at December 31, 2014 and June 30, 2015:

(000’s omitted)	December 31, 2014	Activity	June 30, 2015
Goodwill	$379,998	$0	$379,998
Accumulated impairment	(4,824)	0	(4,824)
Goodwill, net	$375,174	$0	$375,174

NOTE G: MANDATORILY REDEEMABLE PREFERRED SECURITIES

The Company sponsors two business trusts, Community Statutory Trust III and Community Capital Trust IV, of which 100% of the common stock is owned by the Company. The trusts were formed for the purpose of issuing company-obligated mandatorily redeemable preferred securities to third-party investors and investing the proceeds from the sale of such preferred securities solely in junior subordinated debt securities of the Company. The debentures held by each trust are the sole assets of that trust. Distributions on the preferred securities issued by each trust are payable quarterly at a rate per annum equal to the interest rate being earned by the trust on the debentures held by that trust and are recorded as interest expense in the consolidated financial statements. The preferred securities are subject to mandatory redemption, in whole or in part, upon repayment of the debentures. The Company has entered into agreements which, taken collectively, fully and unconditionally guarantee the preferred securities subject to the terms of each of the guarantees. The terms of the preferred securities of each trust are as follows:

	Issuance	Par		Maturity
Trust	Date	Amount	Interest Rate	Date	Call Price
III	7/31/2001	$24.5 million	3 month LIBOR plus 3.58% (3.86%)	7/31/2031	Par
IV	12/8/2006	$75 million	3 month LIBOR plus 1.65% (1.94%)	12/15/2036	Par

NOTE H: BENEFIT PLANS

The Company provides a qualified defined benefit pension to eligible employees and retirees, other post-retirement health and life insurance benefits to certain retirees, an unfunded supplemental pension plan for certain key executives, and an unfunded stock balance plan for certain of its nonemployee directors. The Company accrues for the estimated cost of these benefits through charges to expense during the years that employees earn these benefits. No contributions to the defined benefit pension plan are required or planned for 2015.

The net periodic benefit cost for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 is as follows:

	Pension Benefits				Post-retirement Benefits
	Three Months Ended		Six Months Ended		Three Months Ended		Six Months Ended
	June 30,		June 30,		June 30,		June 30,
(000's omitted)	2015	2014	2015	2014	2015	2014	2015	2014
Service cost	$831	$882	$1,662	$1,765	$0	$0	$0	$0
Interest cost	1,375	1,318	2,749	2,635	22	24	43	51
Expected return on plan assets	(3,042)	(2,980)	(6,085)	(5,961)	0	0	0	0
Amortization of unrecognized net loss	366	(77)	733	(153)	(3)	(3)	(6)	(3)
Amortization of prior service cost	2	1	4	2	(45)	(45)	(89)	(90)
Net periodic benefit cost	($468)	($856)	($937)	($1,712)	($26)	($24)	($52)	($42)

NOTE I: EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share are computed based on the weighted-average of the common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share are based on the weighted-average of the shares outstanding adjusted for the dilutive effect of restricted stock and the assumed exercise of stock options during the year. The dilutive effect of options is calculated using the treasury stock method of accounting. The treasury stock method determines the number of common shares that would be outstanding if all the dilutive options (those where the average market price is greater than the exercise price) were exercised and the proceeds were used to repurchase common shares in the open market at the average market price for the applicable time period. There were approximately 0.6 million weighted-average anti-dilutive stock options outstanding for the three months ended June 30, 2015, and approximately 0.4 million weighted-average anti-dilutive stock options outstanding for the six months ended June 30, 2015, compared to approximately 0.3 million weighted-average anti-dilutive stock options outstanding for the three months ended June 30, 2014, and approximately 0.2 million weighted-average anti-dilutive stock options outstanding for the six months ended June 30, 2014 that were not included in the computation below.

The following is a reconciliation of basic to diluted earnings per share for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014:

	Three Months Ended		Six Months Ended
	June 30,		June 30,
(000's omitted, except per share data)	2015	2014	2015	2014
Net income	$23,840	$23,676	$46,137	$45,850
Income attributable to unvested stock-based compensation awards	(99)	(123)	(177)	(221)
Income available to common shareholders	$23,741	$23,553	$45,960	$45,629

Weighted-average common shares outstanding – basic	40,690	40,574	40,674	40,517
Basic earnings per share	$0.58	$0.58	$1.13	$1.13

Net income	$23,840	$23,676	$46,137	$45,850
Income attributable to unvested stock-based compensation awards	(99)	(123)	(177)	(221)
Income available to common shareholders	$23,741	$23,553	$45,960	$45,629

Weighted-average common shares outstanding – basic	40,690	40,574	40,674	40,517
Assumed exercise of stock options	404	484	405	497
Weighted-average common shares outstanding – diluted	41,094	41,058	41,079	41,014
Diluted earnings per share	$0.58	$0.57	$1.12	$1.11

Stock Repurchase Program

At its December 2014 meeting, the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) approved a new repurchase program authorizing the repurchase of up to 2,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, in accordance with securities laws and regulations, through December 31, 2015. Any repurchased shares will be used for general corporate purposes, including those related to stock plan activities. The timing and extent of repurchases will depend on market conditions and other corporate considerations as determined at the Company’s discretion. During the first six months of 2015, the Company repurchased 265,230 shares of its common stock in open market transactions, compared to 123,000 shares repurchased during 2014.

NOTE J: COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND RESTRICTIONS

The Company is a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments consist primarily of commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to customers, generally having fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses that may require payment of a fee. These commitments consist principally of unused commercial and consumer credit lines. Standby letters of credit generally are contingent upon the failure of the customer to perform according to the terms of an underlying contract with a third party. The credit risks associated with commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit are essentially the same as that involved with extending loans to customers and are subject to the Company’s normal credit policies. Collateral may be obtained based on management’s assessment of the customer’s creditworthiness. The fair value of the standby letters of credit is immaterial for disclosure.

The contract amount of commitments and contingencies are as follows:

(000's omitted)	June 30, 2015	December 31, 2014
Commitments to extend credit	$729,174	$733,827
Standby letters of credit	18,062	23,916
Total	$747,236	$757,743

The Company and its subsidiaries are subject in the normal course of business to various pending and threatened legal proceedings in which claims for monetary damages are asserted. As of June 30, 2015, management, after consultation with legal counsel, does not anticipate that the aggregate ultimate liability arising out of litigation pending or threatened against the Company or its subsidiaries will be material to the Company’s consolidated financial position. On at least a quarterly basis, the Company assesses its liabilities and contingencies in connection with such legal proceedings. For those matters where it is probable that the Company will incur losses and the amounts of the losses can be reasonably estimated, the Company records an expense and corresponding liability in its consolidated financial statements. To the extent the pending or threatened litigation could result in exposure in excess of that liability, the amount of such excess is not currently estimable. The range of reasonably possible losses for matters where an exposure is not currently estimable or considered probable, beyond the existing recorded liabilities, is between $0 and $1 million in the aggregate. Although the Company does not believe that the outcome of pending litigation will be material to the Company’s consolidated financial position, it cannot rule out the possibility that such outcomes will be material to the consolidated results of operations for a particular reporting period in the future.

On July 14, 2015, the Court issued an order preliminarily approving the settlement reached in the first of two related class actions pending in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, which cases were commenced on October 30, 2013 and May 23, 2014, respectively. The two related cases allege, on behalf of similarly situated class members, that notices provided by the Bank in connection with the repossession of automobiles failed to comply with certain requirements of the Pennsylvania and New York Uniform Commercial Code and related statutes. In accordance with mediation occurring in September 2014, the settlement provides for establishment of a settlement fund of $2.8 million in exchange for release of all claims of the class members covered by these actions. A litigation settlement charge of $2.8 million with respect to the settlement of the class actions was previously recorded in the third quarter of 2014. The settlement is subject to the Court’s final approval following notice to the class members, including the ability of class members to oppose or opt-out of the settlement.

NOTE K: FAIR VALUE

Accounting standards allow entities an irrevocable option to measure certain financial assets and financial liabilities at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected are reported in earnings. The Company has elected to value loans held for sale at fair value in order to more closely match the gains and losses associated with loans held for sale with the gains and losses on forward sales contracts. Accordingly, the impact on the valuation will be recognized in the Company’s consolidated statement of income. All mortgage loans held for sale are current and in performing status.

Accounting standards establish a framework for measuring fair value and require certain disclosures about such fair value instruments. It defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (i.e. exit price). Inputs used to measure fair value are classified into the following hierarchy:

●	Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
●	Level 2 – Quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, or quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability.
●	Level 3 – Significant valuation assumptions not readily observable in a market.

A financial instrument’s categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The following tables set forth the Company’s financial assets and liabilities that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis. There were no transfers between any of the levels for the periods presented.

	June 30, 2015
(000's omitted)	Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Total Fair Value
Available-for-sale investment securities:
U.S. Treasury and agency securities	$1,893,445	$0	$0	$1,893,445
Obligations of state and political subdivisions	0	662,764	0	662,764
Government agency mortgage-backed securities	0	218,755	0	218,755
Corporate debt securities	0	26,817	0	26,817
Government agency collateralized mortgage obligations	0	15,655	0	15,655
Marketable equity securities	425	0	0	425
Total available-for-sale investment securities	1,893,870	923,991	0	2,817,861
Mortgage loans held for sale	0	1,031	0	1,031
Commitments to originate real estate loans for sale	0	0	195	195
Forward sales commitments	0	(81)	0	(81)
Total	$1,893,870	$924,941	$195	$2,819,006

	December 31, 2014
(000's omitted)	Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Total Fair Value
Available-for-sale investment securities:
U.S. Treasury and agency securities	$1,496,667	$21,066	$0	$1,517,733
Obligations of state and political subdivisions	0	671,903	0	671,903
Government agency mortgage-backed securities	0	237,728	0	237,728
Corporate debt securities	0	27,091	0	27,091
Government agency collateralized mortgage obligations	0	18,025	0	18,025
Marketable equity securities	445	0	0	445
Total available-for-sale investment securities	1,497,112	975,813	0	2,472,925
Mortgage loans held for sale	0	1,042	0	1,042
Commitments to originate real estate loans for sale	0	0	185	185
Forward sales commitments	0	(43)	0	(43)
Total	$1,497,112	$976,812	$185	$2,474,109

The valuation techniques used to measure fair value for the items in the table above are as follows:

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Available for sale investment securities – The fair values of available-for-sale investment securities are based upon quoted prices, if available. If quoted prices are not available, fair values are measured using quoted market prices for similar securities or model-based valuation techniques. Level 1 securities include U.S. Treasury obligations and marketable equity securities that are traded by dealers or brokers in active over-the-counter markets. Level 2 securities include U.S. agency securities, mortgage-backed securities issued by government-sponsored entities, municipal securities and corporate debt securities that are valued by reference to prices for similar securities or through model-based techniques in which all significant inputs, such as reported trades, trade execution data, LIBOR swap yield curve, market prepayment speeds, credit information, market spreads, and security’s terms and conditions, are observable. See Note D for further disclosure of the fair value of investment securities.

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Mortgage loans held for sale – Mortgage loans held for sale are carried at fair value, which is determined using quoted secondary-market prices of loans with similar characteristics and, as such, have been classified as a Level 2 valuation. The unpaid principal value of mortgage loans held for sale at June 30, 2015 is approximately $1.0 million. The unrealized gain on mortgage loans held for sale was recognized in mortgage banking and other income in the consolidated statement and is immaterial.

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Forward sales commitments – The Company enters into forward sales commitments to sell certain residential real estate loans. Such commitments are considered to be derivative financial instruments and, therefore, are carried at estimated fair value in the other asset or other liability section of the consolidated balance sheet. The fair value of these forward sales commitments is primarily measured by obtaining pricing from certain government-sponsored entities and reflects the underlying price the entity would pay the Company for an immediate sale on these mortgages. As such, these instruments are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

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Commitments to originate real estate loans for sale – The Company enters into various commitments to originate residential real estate loans for sale. Such commitments are considered to be derivative financial instruments and, therefore, are carried at estimated fair value in the other asset or other liability section of the consolidated balance sheet. The estimated fair value of these commitments is determined using quoted secondary market prices obtained from certain government-sponsored entities. Additionally, accounting guidance requires the expected net future cash flows related to the associated servicing of the loan to be included in the fair value measurement of the derivative. The expected net future cash flows are based on a valuation model that calculates the present value of estimated net servicing income. The valuation model incorporates assumptions that market participants would use in estimating future net servicing income. Such assumptions include estimates of the cost of servicing loans, appropriate discount rate and prepayment speeds. The determination of expected net cash flows is considered a significant unobservable input contributing to the Level 3 classification of commitments to originate real estate loans for sale.

The changes in Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized in the following tables:

	Three Months Ended		Six Months Ended
	June 30,		June 30,
	2015	2014	2015	2014
(000's omitted)	Commitments to Originate Real Estate Loans for Sale	Commitments to Originate Real Estate Loans for Sale	Commitments to Originate Real Estate Loans for Sale	Commitments to Originate Real Estate Loans for Sale
Beginning balance	$152	$67	$185	$44
Total losses included in earnings (1)	(152)	(67)	(337)	(111)
Commitments to originate real estate loans held for sale, net	195	142	347	209
Ending balance	$195	$142	$195	$142
(1) Amounts included in earnings associated with the commitments to originate real estate loans for sale are reported as a component of other banking services in the Consolidated Statement of Income.

Assets and liabilities measured on a non-recurring basis:

	June 30, 2015				December 31, 2014
(000's omitted)	Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Total Fair Value	Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Total Fair Value
Impaired loans	$0	$0	$506	$506	$0	$0	$0	$0
Other real estate owned	0	0	2,324	2,324	0	0	1,855	1,855
Mortgage servicing rights	0	0	485	485	0	0	0	0
Total	$0	$0	$3,315	$3,315	$0	$0	$1,855	$1,855

Loans are generally not recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Periodically, the Company records nonrecurring adjustments to the carrying value of loans based on fair value measurements for partial charge-offs of the uncollectible portions of those loans. Nonrecurring adjustments also include certain impairment amounts for collateral-dependent loans calculated when establishing the allowance for credit losses. Such amounts are generally based on the fair value of the underlying collateral supporting the loan and, as a result, the carrying value of the loan less the calculated valuation amount does not necessarily represent the fair value of the loan. Real estate collateral is typically valued using independent appraisals or other indications of value based on recent comparable sales of similar properties or assumptions generally observable in the marketplace, adjusted for non-observable inputs. Thus, the resulting nonrecurring fair value measurements are generally classified as Level 3. Estimates of fair value used for other collateral supporting commercial loans generally are based on assumptions not observable in the marketplace and, therefore, such valuations classify as Level 3.

Other real estate owned (“OREO”) is valued at the time the loan is foreclosed upon and the asset is transferred to OREO. The value is based primarily on third party appraisals, less costs to sell. The appraisals are sometimes further discounted based on management’s historical knowledge, changes in market conditions from the time of valuation, and/or management’s expertise and knowledge of the customer and customer’s business. Such discounts are significant, ranging from 7% to 49% at June 30, 2015 and result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value. OREO is reviewed and evaluated on at least a quarterly basis for additional impairment and adjusted accordingly, based on the same factors identified above. The Company recovers the carrying value of OREO through the sale of the property. The ability to affect future sales prices is subject to market conditions and factors beyond the Company’s control and may impact the estimated fair value of a property.

Originated mortgage servicing rights are recorded at their fair value at the time of sale of the underlying loan, and are amortized in proportion to and over the estimated period of net servicing income. The fair value of mortgage servicing rights is based on a valuation model incorporating inputs that market participants would use in estimating future net servicing income. Such inputs include estimates of the cost of servicing loans, appropriate discount rate and prepayment speeds and are considered to be unobservable and contribute to the Level 3 classification of mortgage servicing rights. In accordance with GAAP, the Company must record impairment charges, on a nonrecurring basis, when the carrying value of a stratum exceeds its estimated fair value. Impairment is recognized through a valuation allowance. There is a valuation allowance at June 30, 2015 of approximately $0.1 million.

The Company evaluates goodwill for impairment on an annual basis, or more often if events or circumstances indicate there may be impairment. The fair value of each reporting unit is compared to the carrying amount of that reporting unit in order to determine if impairment is indicated. If so, the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill is compared to its carrying amount and the impairment loss is measured by the excess of the carrying value of the goodwill over fair value of the goodwill. In such situations, the Company performs a discounted cash flow modeling technique that requires management to make estimates regarding the amount and timing of expected future cash flows of the assets and liabilities of the reporting unit that enable the Company to calculate the implied fair value of the goodwill. It also requires use of a discount rate that reflects the current return expectation of the market in relation to present risk-free interest rates, expected equity market premiums, peer volatility indicators and company-specific risk indicators. The Company did not recognize an impairment charge during 2014 or thus far in 2015.

The significant unobservable inputs used in the determination of fair value of assets classified as Level 3 on a recurring or non-recurring basis are as follows:

(000's omitted)	Fair Value at June 30, 2015	Valuation Technique	Significant Unobservable Inputs	Significant Unobservable Input Range (Weighted Average)
Impaired loans	$506	Fair Value of Collateral	Estimated cost of disposal/market adjustment	10.0% - 32.0% (28.4%)
Other real estate owned	2,324	Fair Value of Collateral	Estimated cost of disposal/market adjustment	7.1% - 48.5% (23.7%)
Commitments to originate real estate loans for sale	195	Discounted cash flow	Embedded servicing value	1%
Mortgage servicing rights	485	Discounted cash flow	Weighted average constant prepayment rate	14.6%
			Weighted average discount rate	3.58%
			Adequate compensation	$7/loan

The significant unobservable inputs used in the determination of fair value of assets classified as Level 3 on a recurring or non-recurring basis as of December 31, 2014 are as follows:

(000's omitted)	Fair Value at December 31, 2014	Valuation Technique	Significant Unobservable Inputs	Significant Unobservable Input Range (Weighted Average)
Other real estate owned	$1,855	Fair value of collateral	Estimated cost of disposal/market adjustment	10.0% - 77.5% (30.6%)
Commitments to originate real estate loans for sale	185	Discounted cash flow	Embedded servicing value	1%

The Company determines fair values based on quoted market values, where available, estimates of present values, or other valuation techniques. Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including, but not limited to, the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. In that regard, the derived fair value estimates cannot be substantiated by comparison to independent markets and, in many cases, may not be realized in immediate settlement of the instrument. Certain financial instruments and all nonfinancial instruments are excluded from fair value disclosure requirements. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts presented do not represent the underlying value of the Company.

The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of the Company’s other financial instruments that are not accounted for at fair value at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are as follows:

	June 30, 2015		December 31, 2014
	Carrying	Fair	Carrying	Fair
(000's omitted)	Value	Value	Value	Value
Financial assets:
Net loans	$4,218,321	$4,295,518	$4,190,865	$4,251,565
Financial liabilities:
Deposits	6,086,820	6,085,968	5,935,264	5,935,690
Borrowings	566,200	566,200	338,000	338,000
Subordinated debt held by unconsolidated subsidiary trusts	102,134	92,484	102,122	85,189

The following is a further description of the principal valuation methods used by the Company to estimate the fair values of its financial instruments.

Loans have been classified as a Level 3 valuation. Fair values for variable rate loans that reprice frequently are based on carrying values. Fair values for fixed rate loans are estimated using discounted cash flows and interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality.

Deposits have been classified as a Level 2 valuation. The fair value of demand deposits, interest-bearing checking deposits, savings accounts, and money market deposits is the amount payable on demand at the reporting date. The fair value of time deposit obligations are based on current market rates for similar products.

Borrowings have been classified as a Level 2 valuation. The fair value of FHLB overnight advances is the amount payable on demand at the reporting date. Fair values for long-term borrowings are estimated using discounted cash flows and interest rates currently being offered on similar borrowings, and are immaterial as of the reporting dates.

Subordinated debt held by unconsolidated subsidiary trusts have been classified as a Level 2 valuation. The fair value of subordinated debt held by unconsolidated subsidiary trusts are estimated using discounted cash flows and interest rates currently being offered on similar securities.

Other financial assets and liabilities – Cash and cash equivalents have been classified as a Level 1 valuation, while accrued interest receivable and accrued interest payable have been classified as a Level 2 valuation. The fair values of each approximate the respective carrying values because the instruments are payable on demand or have short-term maturities and present relatively low credit risk and interest rate risk.

NOTE L: DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

The Company is party to derivative financial instruments in the normal course of its business to meet the financing needs of its customers and to manage its own exposure to fluctuations in interest rates. These financial instruments have been limited to commitments to originate real estate loans held for sale and forward sales commitments. The Company does not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading or other speculative purposes.

The Company enters into forward sales commitments for the future delivery of residential mortgage loans, and interest rate lock commitments to fund loans at a specified interest rate. The forward sales commitments are utilized to reduce interest rate risk associated with interest rate lock commitments and loans held for sale. Changes in the estimated fair value of the forward sales commitments and interest rate lock commitments subsequent to inception are based on changes in the fair value of the underlying loan resulting from the fulfillment of the commitment and changes in the probability that the loan will fund within the terms of the commitment, which is affected primarily by changes in interest rates and the passage of time. At inception and during the life of the interest rate lock commitment, the Company includes the expected net future cash flows related to the associated servicing of the loan as part of the fair value measurement of the interest rate lock commitments. These derivatives are recorded at fair value.

The following table presents the Company’s derivative financial instruments, their estimated fair values, and balance sheet location as of June 30, 2015:

(000's omitted)	Location	Notional	Fair Value
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Forward sales commitments	Other liabilities	$7,816	($81)
Commitments to originate real estate loans for sale	Other assets	9,803	195
Total derivatives, net			$114

The following table presents the Company’s derivative financial instruments and the location of the net gain or loss recognized in the statement of income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015:

		Loss Recognized in the Statement of Income
(000's omitted)	Location	Three Months Ending June 30, 2015	Six Months Ending June 30, 2015
Forward sales commitments	Mortgage banking and other services	($59)	($38)
Commitments to originate real estate loans for sale	Mortgage banking and other services	43	10
Total, net		($16)	($28)

NOTE M: SEGMENT INFORMATION

Operating segments are components of an enterprise, which are evaluated regularly by the “chief operating decision maker” in deciding how to allocate resources and assess performance. The Company’s chief operating decision maker is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. The Company has identified Banking, Employee Benefit Services and Wealth Management as its reportable operating business segments. CBNA operates the banking segment that provides full-service banking to consumers, businesses and governmental units in northern, central and western New York as well as northern Pennsylvania. The employee benefit services segment, which includes Benefit Plans Administrative Services, Inc. (“BPAS”) and its subsidiaries, with offices throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico, provides employee benefit trust, collective investment fund, retirement plan administration, actuarial, VEBA/HRA and health and welfare consulting services. The wealth management services segment includes trust services provided by the personal trust unit within the Bank, investment and insurance products and services provided by the Bank’s subsidiaries Community Investment Services, Inc. (“CISI”) and CBNA Insurance Agency, Inc., and asset management services provided by the Bank’s Nottingham Advisors, Inc. subsidiary. The accounting policies used in the disclosure of business segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies (See Note A, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies of the most recent Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 filed with the SEC on March 2, 2015).

Information about reportable segments and reconciliation of the information to the consolidated financial statements follows:

(000's omitted)	Banking	Employee Benefit Services	Wealth Management	Eliminations	Consolidated Total
Three Months Ended June 30, 2015
Net interest income	$61,165	$35	$28	$0	$61,228
Provision for loan losses	591	0	0	0	591
Noninterest revenues	14,009	11,606	4,576	(472)	29,719
Amortization of intangible assets	709	133	38	0	880
Other operating expenses	43,393	8,957	3,290	(472)	55,168
Income before income taxes	$30,481	$2,551	$1,276	$0	$34,308
Assets	$7,882,898	$33,609	$17,047	($24,783)	$7,908,771
Goodwill	$364,495	$8,019	$2,660	$0	$375,174

Three Months Ended June 30, 2014
Net interest income	$61,124	$23	$23	$0	$61,170
Provision for loan losses	1,900	0	0	0	1,900
Noninterest revenues	14,778	10,677	4,629	(418)	29,666
Amortization of intangible assets	882	171	48	0	1,101
Other operating expenses	43,132	8,198	3,151	(418)	54,063
Income before income taxes	$29,988	$2,331	$1,453	$0	$33,772
Assets	$7,435,282	$27,818	$13,882	($15,639)	$7,461,343
Goodwill	$364,495	$8,019	$2,660	$0	$375,174

Six Months Ended June 30, 2015
Net interest income	$120,948	$65	$55	$0	$121,068
Provision for loan losses	1,214	0	0	0	1,214
Noninterest revenues	27,534	22,959	9,208	(936)	58,765
Amortization of intangible assets	1,448	266	85	0	1,799
Other operating expenses	87,212	17,408	6,513	(936)	110,197
Income before income taxes	$58,608	$5,350	$2,665	$0	$66,623

Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
Net interest income	$121,188	$46	$45	$0	$121,279
Provision for loan losses	2,900	0	0	0	2,900
Noninterest revenues	28,223	21,386	9,291	(880)	58,020
Amortization of intangible assets	1,795	342	105	0	2,242
Other operating expenses	86,844	16,482	6,398	(880)	108,844
Income before income taxes	$57,872	$4,608	$2,833	$0	$65,313

Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

This Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) primarily reviews the financial condition and results of operations of Community Bank System, Inc. (the “Company” or “CBSI”) as of and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, although in some circumstances the first quarter of 2015 is also discussed in order to more fully explain recent trends. The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes that appear on pages 3 through 25. All references in the discussion to the financial condition and results of operations are to those of the Company and its subsidiaries taken as a whole. Unless otherwise noted, the term “this year” refers to results in calendar year 2015, “second quarter” refers to the three months ended June 30, 2015, “YTD” refers to the six months ended June 30, 2015, and earnings per share (“EPS”) figures refer to diluted EPS.

This MD&A contains certain forward-looking statements with respect to the financial condition, results of operations and business of the Company. These forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those proposed by such forward-looking statements are set herein under the caption, “Forward-Looking Statements,” on page 41.

Critical Accounting Policies

As a result of the complex and dynamic nature of the Company’s business, management must exercise judgment in selecting and applying the most appropriate accounting policies for its various areas of operations. The policy decision process not only ensures compliance with the latest generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), but also reflects management’s discretion with regard to choosing the most suitable methodology for reporting the Company’s financial performance. It is management’s opinion that the accounting estimates covering certain aspects of the business have more significance than others due to the relative importance of those areas to overall performance, or the level of subjectivity in the selection process. These estimates affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities and shareholders’ equity and disclosures of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Management believes that critical accounting estimates include:

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Acquired loans – Acquired loans are initially recorded at their acquisition date fair values based on a discounted cash flow methodology that involves assumptions and judgments as to credit risk, prepayment risk, liquidity risk, default rates, loss severity, payment speeds, collateral values and discount rate.

Acquired loans deemed impaired at acquisition are recorded in accordance with ASC 310-30. The excess of undiscounted cash flows expected at acquisition over the estimated fair value is referred to as the accretable discount. The difference between contractually required payments at acquisition and the undiscounted cash flows expected to be collected at acquisition is referred to as the non-accretable discount, which represents estimated future credit losses and other contractually required payments that the Company does not expect to collect. Subsequent decreases in expected cash flows are recognized as impairments through a charge to the provision for loan credit losses resulting in an increase in the allowance for loan losses. Subsequent improvements in expected cash flows result in a recovery of previously recorded allowance for loan losses or a reversal of a corresponding amount of the non-accretable discount, which the Company then reclassifies as an accretable discount that is recognized into interest income over the remaining life of the loans using the interest method.

For acquired loans that are not deemed impaired at acquisition, the difference between the acquisition date fair value and the outstanding balance represents the fair value adjustment for a loan and includes both credit and interest rate considerations. Subsequent to the purchase date, the methods used to estimate the allowance for loan losses for the acquired non-impaired loans is consistent with the policy described below. However, the Company compares the net realizable value of the loans to the carrying value, for loans collectively evaluated for impairment. The carrying value represents the net of the loan’s unpaid principal balance and the remaining purchase discount (or premium) that has yet to be accreted into interest income. When the carrying value exceeds the net realizable value an allowance for loan losses is recognized. For loans individually evaluated for impairment, a provision is recorded when the required allowance exceeds any remaining discount on the loan.

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Allowance for loan losses – The allowance for loan losses reflects management’s best estimate of probable loan losses in the Company’s loan portfolio. Determination of the allowance for loan losses is inherently subjective. It requires significant estimates including the amounts and timing of expected future cash flows and evaluation of collateral values on impaired loans and the amount of estimated losses on pools of homogeneous loans which is based on historical loss experience and consideration of current economic trends, all of which may be susceptible to significant change.

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Investment securities – Investment securities can be classified as held-to-maturity, available-for-sale, or trading. The appropriate classification is based partially on the Company’s ability to hold the securities to maturity and largely on management’s intentions with respect to either holding or selling the securities. The classification of investment securities is significant since it directly impacts the accounting for unrealized gains and losses on securities. Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income or loss, as a separate component of shareholders’ equity, and do not affect earnings until realized. The fair values of investment securities are generally determined by reference to quoted market prices, where available. If quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on quoted market prices of comparable instruments, or a discounted cash flow model using market estimates of the amount and timing of future cash flows, prepayment speed assumptions, expected interest rate curve attributes, and the selection of discount rates that appropriately reflect market and credit risks. Investment securities with significant declines in fair value are evaluated to determine whether they should be considered other-than-temporarily impaired (“OTTI”). An unrealized loss is generally deemed to be other-than-temporary and a credit loss is deemed to exist if the present value of the expected future cash flows is less than the amortized cost basis of the debt security. The credit loss component of an OTTI write-down is recorded in earnings, while the remaining portion of the impairment loss is recognized in other comprehensive income (loss), provided the Company does not intend to sell the underlying debt security, and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the debt security prior to recovery of the full value of its amortized cost basis.

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Retirement benefits – The Company provides defined benefit pension benefits to eligible employees and post-retirement health and life insurance benefits to certain eligible retirees. The Company also provides deferred compensation and supplemental executive retirement plans for selected current and former employees and officers. Expenses under these plans are charged to current operations and consist of several components of net periodic benefit cost based on various actuarial assumptions regarding future experience under the plans, including, but not limited to, discount rate, rate of future compensation increases, mortality rates, future health care costs and expected return on plan assets.

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Intangible assets – As a result of acquisitions, the Company has acquired goodwill and identifiable intangible assets. Goodwill represents the value paid for acquired companies in excess of the fair value of net assets at the acquisition date. Goodwill is evaluated at least annually, or when business conditions suggest impairment may have occurred, and will be reduced to its carrying value through a charge to earnings if impairment exists. Core deposits and other identifiable intangible assets are amortized to expense over their estimated useful lives. The determination of whether or not impairment exists is based upon discounted cash flow modeling techniques that require management to make estimates regarding the amount and timing of expected future cash flows. It also requires them to select a discount rate that reflects the current return requirements of the market in relation to present risk-free interest rates, expected equity market premiums, peer volatility indicators and company-specific market and performance metrics, all of which are susceptible to change based on changes in economic conditions and other factors. Future events or changes in the estimates used to determine the carrying value of goodwill and identifiable intangible assets could have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations.

A summary of the accounting policies used by management is disclosed in Note A, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” on pages 55-60 of the most recent Form 10-K (fiscal year ended December 31, 2014) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 2, 2015.

Executive Summary

The Company’s business philosophy is to operate as a community bank with local decision-making, principally in non-metropolitan markets, providing a broad array of banking and financial services to retail, commercial and municipal customers. The Company’s banking subsidiary is Community Bank, N.A. (the “Bank” or “CBNA”).

The Company’s core operating objectives are: (i) grow the branch network, primarily through a disciplined acquisition strategy, and certain selective de novo expansions, (ii) build profitable loan and deposit volume using both organic and acquisition strategies, (iii) increase the noninterest revenues component of total revenues through development of banking-related fee income, growth in existing financial services business units, and the acquisition of additional financial services and banking businesses, and (iv) utilize technology to deliver customer-responsive products and services and to improve efficiencies.

Significant factors management reviews to evaluate achievement of the Company’s operating objectives and its operating results and financial condition include, but are not limited to: net income and earnings per share; return on assets and equity; net interest margins; noninterest revenues; noninterest expenses; asset quality; loan and deposit growth; capital management; performance of individual banking and financial services units; liquidity and interest rate sensitivity; enhancements to customer products and services and their underlying performance characteristics; technology advancements; market share; peer comparisons; and the performance of acquisition activities.

On January 1, 2014, Harbridge Consulting Group, LLC completed its acquisition of a professional services practice from EBS-RMSCO, Inc., a subsidiary of The Lifetime Healthcare Companies. This professional services practice, which provides actuarial valuation and consulting services to clients who sponsor pension and post-retirement medical and welfare plans, enhances the Company’s participation in the Western New York marketplace.

Second quarter and year-to-date net income and earnings per share increased slightly compared to the comparable 2014 timeframes. For the quarter, the higher net income was due to a lower provision for loan losses, higher net interest income, as well as increased noninterest revenues. These were partially offset by higher operating expenses, primarily due to six-tenths of a cent of acquisition expenses, and a higher effective income tax rate. For the year to date timeframe the higher net income was due to a lower provision for loan losses and higher noninterest revenues, which were partially offset by higher operating expenses, primarily due to increased acquisition-related expenses, lower net interest income, and a higher effective income tax rate.

The growth in loans and deposits was evident as loan and deposit balances showed increases on both an average and ending basis as compared to the corresponding prior year period and the end of 2014. The increases were a result of organic growth. Additionally, the trend of larger proportions of deposits coming from lower rate and noninterest-bearing accounts continued and, as a result, assisted in the continued decline in the cost of funds.

Asset quality in the second quarter of 2015 remained stable and favorable in comparison to averages for peer financial organizations. Second quarter net charge-off, nonperforming loan, and delinquent loan ratios were lower than those experienced in the first quarter of 2015 and second quarter of 2014. Correspondingly, the current quarter provision for loan losses was lower than that recorded in the first quarter of 2015 and second quarter of 2014, reflective of lower levels of net charge-offs and improved nonperforming loan ratios.

On February 24, 2015, the Company announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Oneida Financial Corp., parent company of Oneida Savings Bank, headquartered in Oneida, NY, for approximately $142 million in Company stock and cash. The acquisition will extend the CBNA’s Central New York banking service area and complement and expand the Company’s existing service capacity in insurance, benefits administration and wealth management. Upon the completion of the merger, Community Bank will add 12 branch locations and approximately $850 million of assets, including approximately $390 million of loans and $740 million of deposits. The Oneida shareholders have approved the acquisition, which is expected to close during the fourth quarter of 2015, pending customary regulatory approvals. The Company expects to incur certain one-time, transaction-related costs in 2015.

Net Income and Profitability

As shown in Table 1, net income for the current year second quarter and June YTD of $23.8 million and $46.1 million, respectively, was up $0.2 million, or 0.7%, as compared to the second quarter of 2014 and up $0.3 million, or 0.6%, compared to June YTD 2014. Earnings per share of $0.58 for the second quarter was one cent greater than was generated in the second quarter of 2014, while earnings per share for the first six months of 2015 of $1.12 was also one cent more than the first six months of 2014.

As reflected in Table 1, second quarter net interest income of $61.2 million was up $0.1 million, or 0.1%, from the comparable prior year period and net interest income for the first six months of 2015 decreased $0.2 million, or 0.2%, versus the first half of 2014. The quarterly improvement resulted from an increase in interest-earning assets, primarily due to organic loan growth and investment purchases in 2015 which counteracted the decrease in net interest margin. The year-over-year decline relates to the decrease in margin having a larger impact on results more than the benefits of the investment purchases, which did not occur until primarily the second quarter of 2015.

The provision for loan losses for the second quarter and June YTD decreased $1.3 million and $1.7 million, respectively, as compared to the second quarter and first six months of 2014, reflective of a lower level of net charge-offs and the continuation of generally stable and favorable asset quality metrics.

Second quarter and year-to-date noninterest revenues were $29.7 million and $58.8 million, respectively, up $0.1 million, or 0.2%, from the second quarter of 2014 and up $0.7 million, or 1.3%, from the first six months of 2014. The increases were a result of revenue growth generated by the Company’s financial services subsidiaries, partially offset by a decrease in other banking sources.

Operating expenses of $56.0 million and $112.0 million for the second quarter and June YTD periods resulted in an increase of $0.9 million from both comparable prior year periods. Excluding acquisition-related expenses, 2015 operating expenses were $0.5 million higher for the second quarter and $0.3 million higher for the year-to-date timeframe.

A condensed income statement is as follows:

Table 1: Condensed Income Statements

	Three Months Ended		Six Months Ended
	June 30,		June 30,
(000's omitted, except per share data)	2015	2014	2015	2014
Net interest income	$61,228	$61,170	$121,068	$121,279
Provision for loan losses	591	1,900	1,214	2,900
Noninterest revenues	29,719	29,666	58,765	58,020
Noninterest expenses	56,048	55,164	111,996	111,086
Income before income taxes	34,308	33,772