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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: September 30, 2003
     
    or
     
o   Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Act of 1934
     
    For the transition from                     to   
     
     Commission file number: 0-13814

Cortland Bancorp


(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
   
Ohio
State or other jurisdiction of
Incorporation or organization
34-1451118
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
   
194 West Main Street, Cortland, Ohio
(Address of principal executive offices)
44410
(Zip code)

(330) 637-8040


(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A


(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

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

APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:

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

     
TITLE OF CLASS
Common Stock, No Par Value
  SHARES OUTSTANDING
at November 7, 2003                 3,926,653 Shares

 


TABLE OF CONTENTS

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
Item 2. Changes in Securities
Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Item 5. Other Information
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
SIGNATURES
EX-31.1 302 CERTIFICATION - CEO
EX-31.2 302 CERTIFICATION - CFO
EX-32 906 CERTIFICATIONS FOR CEO AND CFO


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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

         
Item 1.   Financial Statements (Unaudited)    
 
    Cortland Bancorp and Subsidiaries:    
 
         Consolidated Balance Sheets — September 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002   2
 
         Consolidated Statements of Income — Nine months ended September 30, 2003 and 2002   3
 
         Consolidated Statement of Shareholders’ Equity — Nine months ended September 30, 2003   4
 
         Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows — Nine months ended September 30, 2003 and 2002   5
 
         Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements September 30, 2003   6-17
 
Item 2.   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations   18-24
 
Item 3.   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk   25-26
 
Item 4.   Controls and Procedures   27
 
    PART II — OTHER INFORMATION    
 
Item 1.   Legal Proceedings   28
 
Item 2.   Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds   28
 
Item 3.   Defaults Upon Senior Securities   28
 
Item 4.   Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders   28
 
Item 5.   Other Information   28
 
Item 6.   Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K   28-29
 
Signatures       30

 


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CORTLAND BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)

(Amounts in thousands, except share data)

                       
          SEPTEMBER 30,   DECEMBER 31,
          2003   2002
         
 
ASSETS
               
Cash and due from banks
  $ 10,861     $ 12,571  
Federal funds sold
    5,600       20,000  
 
   
     
 
   
Total cash and cash equivalents
    16,461       32,571  
Investment securities available for sale (Note 2)
    115,582       115,795  
Investment securities held to maturity (approximate market value of $100,728 in 2003 and $85,957 in 2002) (Note 2)
    99,135       84,108  
Total loans (Note 4)
    189,878       191,477  
   
Less allowance for loan losses (Note 4)
    (2,976 )     (3,134 )
 
   
     
 
   
Net loans
    186,902       188,343  
 
   
     
 
Premises and equipment
    5,029       5,277  
Other assets
    14,495       11,504  
 
   
     
 
     
Total assets
  $ 437,604     $ 437,598  
 
   
     
 
LIABILITIES
               
Noninterest-bearing deposits
  $ 56,180     $ 55,745  
Interest-bearing deposits (Note 6)
    280,647       280,013  
 
   
     
 
 
Total deposits
    336,827       335,758  
 
   
     
 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances and other borrowings
    45,530       46,669  
Other liabilities
    3,644       3,132  
 
   
     
 
     
Total liabilities
    386,001       385,559  
 
   
     
 
Commitments and contingent liabilities (Notes 8 & 16)
               
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Common stock — $5.00 stated value — authorized 20,000,000 shares; issued 4,123,437 shares in 2003 and in 2002 (Note 1)
    20,617       20,617  
Additional paid-in capital (Note 1)
    13,502       13,323  
Retained earnings
    19,325       17,810  
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (Note 1)
    2,436       3,165  
Treasury shares at cost, 171,158 in 2003 and 131,544 in 2002
    (4,277 )     (2,876 )
 
   
     
 
     
Total shareholders’ equity (Notes 15 and 17)
    51,603       52,039  
 
   
     
 
     
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
  $ 437,604     $ 437,598  
 
   
     
 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
of Cortland Bancorp and Subsidiaries

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)

(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)

                                         
            THREE   NINE
            MONTHS ENDED   MONTHS ENDED
            SEPTEMBER 30,   SEPTEMBER 30,
           
 
            2003   2002   2003   2002
           
 
 
 
INTEREST INCOME
                               
 
Interest and fees on loans
  $ 3,217     $ 3,832     $ 9,916     $ 11,780  
 
Interest and dividends on investment securities:
                               
   
Taxable interest income
    777       865       2,214       2,510  
   
Nontaxable interest income
    589       620       1,856       1,841  
   
Dividends
    31       41       96       130  
 
Interest on mortgage-backed securities
    939       1,319       3,047       4,087  
 
Interest on trading account securities
    34               58          
 
Other interest income
    15       58       111       158  
 
 
   
     
     
     
 
     
Total interest income
    5,602       6,735       17,298       20,506  
 
 
   
     
     
     
 
INTEREST EXPENSE
                               
 
Deposits
    1,424       1,847       4,394       5,851  
 
Borrowed funds
    593       614       1,761       1,859  
 
 
   
     
     
     
 
     
Total interest expense
    2,017       2,461       6,155       7,710  
 
 
   
     
     
     
 
       
Net interest income
    3,585       4,274       11,143       12,796  
       
Provision for loan losses
    60       160       160       335  
 
 
   
     
     
     
 
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
    3,525       4,114       10,983       12,461  
 
 
   
     
     
     
 
OTHER INCOME
                               
 
Fees for other customer services
    414       369       1,108       1,021  
 
Investment securities gains — net
    203       40       687       214  
 
Trading securities gains — net
    48               173          
 
Gain on sale of loans — net
    147       70       449       144  
 
Other non-interest income
    138       367       384       685  
 
 
   
     
     
     
 
       
Total other income
    950       846       2,801       2,064  
 
 
   
     
     
     
 
OTHER EXPENSES
                               
 
Salaries and employee benefits
    1,625       1,618       4,906       4,843  
 
Net occupancy and equipment expense
    503       526       1,485       1,563  
 
State and local taxes
    133       130       398       389  
 
Office supplies
    83       88       253       274  
 
Marketing expense
    30       47       124       133  
 
Other operating expenses
    461       428       1,423       1,346  
 
 
   
     
     
     
 
       
Total other expenses
    2,835       2,837       8,589       8,548  
 
 
   
     
     
     
 
INCOME BEFORE FEDERAL INCOME TAXES
    1,640       2,123       5,195       5,977  
Federal income taxes
    323       491       1,051       1,364  
 
 
   
     
     
     
 
NET INCOME
  $ 1,317     $ 1,632     $ 4,144     $ 4,613  
 
 
   
     
     
     
 
BASIC EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE (NOTE 6)
  $ 0.33     $ 0.40     $ 1.04     $ 1.14  
 
 
   
     
     
     
 
DILUTED EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE (NOTE 6)
  $ 0.33     $ 0.40     $ 1.04     $ 1.14  
 
 
   
     
     
     
 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
of Cortland Bancorp and Subsidiaries

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (UNAUDITED)

(Amounts in thousands)

                                                       
                                  ACCUMULATED           TOTAL
                  ADDITIONAL           OTHER           SHARE-
          COMMON   PAID-IN   RETAINED   COMPREHENSIVE   TREASURY   HOLDERS'
          STOCK   CAPITAL   EARNINGS   INCOME   STOCK   EQUITY
         
 
 
 
 
 
BALANCE AT JANUARY 1, 2003
  $ 20,617     $ 13,323     $ 17,810     $ 3,165       ($2,876 )   $ 52,039  
Comprehensive income:
                                               
 
Net income
                    4,144                       4,144  
 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
                                               
     
Unrealized gains or (losses) on available- for-sale securities, net of reclassification adjustment
                            (729 )             (729 )
 
                                           
 
Total comprehensive income
                                            3,415  
 
                                           
 
Common stock transactions:
                                               
   
Shares sold
                                               
   
Treasury shares reissued
            179                       875       1,054  
   
Treasury shares purchased
                                    (2,276 )     (2,276 )
   
Cash dividends declared
                    (2,629 )                     (2,629 )
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
 
BALANCE AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
  $ 20,617     $ 13,502     $ 19,325     $ 2,436       ($4,277 )   $ 51,603  
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
 
DISCLOSURE OF RECLASSIFICATION FOR AVAILABLE FOR SALE SECURITY GAINS AND LOSSES:
                                               
Net unrealized holding gains or (losses) on available-for-sale securities arising during the period, net of tax
                            ($276 )                
Less: Reclassification adjustment for net gains realized in net income, net of tax
                            453                  
 
                           
                 
Net unrealized gains or (losses) on available- for-sale securities, net of tax
                            ($729 )                
 
                           
                 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
of Cortland Bancorp and Subsidiaries

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)


(Amounts in thousands)

                   
      FOR THE
      NINE MONTHS ENDED
      SEPTEMBER 30,
     
      2003   2002
     
 
NET CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
  $ 5,179     $ 5,703  
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
               
 
Purchases of securities held to maturity
    (51,359 )     (43,153 )
 
Purchases of securities available for sale
    (43,760 )     (22,783 )
 
Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale
    6,911       1,305  
 
Proceeds from call, maturity and principal payments on securities
    71,773       57,718  
 
Net (increase) decrease in loans made to customers*
    (638 )     7,101  
 
Proceeds from disposition of other real estate
    21       167  
 
Purchase of premises and equipment
    (316 )     (370 )
 
   
     
 
 
Net cash flows from investing activities
    (17,368 )     (15 )
 
   
     
 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
               
 
Net increase (decrease) in deposit accounts
    1,069       (702 )
 
Net decrease in borrowings
    (1,139 )     (1,755 )
 
Dividends paid
    (2,629 )     (2,583 )
 
Purchase of treasury stock
    (2,276 )     (1,907 )
 
Treasury shares reissued
    1,054       936  
 
   
     
 
 
Net cash flows from financing activities
    (3,921 )     (6,011 )
 
   
     
 
 
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
    (16,110 )     (323 )
 
               
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
               
 
Beginning of period
    32,571       26,720  
 
   
     
 
 
End of period
  $ 16,461     $ 26,397  
 
   
     
 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES
               
 
Interest paid
  $ 6,127     $ 7,782  
 
Income taxes paid
  $ 1,070     $ 1,375  
 
Loans held for sale
  $ 103     $ 1,412  
 
*Excludes the change in loans held for sale, which is included in the net cash flows from operating activities. Loans held for sale at December 31, 2002 were $2,022.
 
               

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
of Cortland Bancorp and Subsidiaries
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

(Dollars in thousands)

     1.)  Basis of Presentation:

     The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring items) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the nine months ended September 30, 2003 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2003. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002.

     2.)  Reclassifications:

     Certain items contained in the 2002 financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the presentation for 2003. Such reclassifications had no effect on the net results of operations.

     3.)  Investment Securities:

     Securities classified as held to maturity are those that management has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity. Securities held to maturity are stated at cost, adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts, with such amortization or accretion included in interest income.

     Securities classified as available for sale are those that could be sold for liquidity, investment management, or similar reasons even though management has no present intentions to do so. Securities available for sale are carried at fair value using the specific identification method. Changes in the unrealized gains and losses on available for sale securities are recorded net of tax effect as a component of comprehensive income.

     Trading securities are principally held with the intention of selling in the near term. Trading securities are carried at fair value with changes in fair value reported in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

(Dollars in thousands)

     Realized gains or losses on dispositions are based on net proceeds and the adjusted carrying amount of securities sold, using the specific identification method. The table below sets forth the proceeds, gains and losses realized on securities sold or called for the period ended:

                                   
      NINE MONTHS   THREE MONTHS
      September 30,   September 30,
     
 
      2003   2002   2003   2002
     
 
 
 
Proceeds on securities sold
  $ 6,911     $ 1,305     $ 1,448     $ 1,305  
 
Gross realized gains
    570       130       203       130  
 
Gross realized losses
    0       114       0       114  
 
                               
Proceeds on securities called
  $ 8,890     $ 14,730     $ 0     $ 3,710  
 
Gross realized gains
    117       198       0       24  
 
Gross realized losses
    0       0       0       0  

     Securities available for sale, carried at fair value, totaled $115,582 at September 30, 2003 and $115,795 at December 31, 2002 representing 53.8% and 57.9%, respectively, of all investment securities. These levels provide an adequate level of liquidity in management’s opinion.

     Investment securities with a carrying value of approximately $48,405 at September 30, 2003 and $38,126 at December 31, 2002 were pledged to secure deposits and for other purposes.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

(Dollars in thousands)

     The amortized cost and estimated market value of debt securities at September 30, 2003, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers have the right to call or prepay certain obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

                 
  AMORTIZED   ESTIMATED
Investment securities available for sale   COST   FAIR VALUE

 
 
Due in one year or less
  $ 1,504     $ 1,514  
Due after one year through five years
    7,921       8,424  
Due after five years through ten years
    19,770       20,388  
Due after ten years
    27,308       28,534  
 
   
     
 
 
    56,503       58,860  
Mortgage-backed securities
    52,275       53,473  
 
   
     
 
 
  $ 108,778     $ 112,333  
 
   
     
 
                   
  AMORTIZED   ESTIMATED
Investment securities held to maturity   COST   FAIR VALUE

 
 
Due in one year or less
  $ 1,810     $ 1,814  
Due after one year through five years
    187       196  
Due after five years through ten years
    15,135       15,395  
Due after ten years
    42,738       44,233  
 
   
     
 
 
    59,870       61,638  
 
Mortgage-backed securities
    39,265       39,090  
 
   
     
 
 
  $ 99,135     $ 100,728  
 
   
     
 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

(Dollars in thousands)

     The amortized cost and estimated fair value of investment securities available for sale and investment securities held to maturity as of September 30, 2003, are as follows:

                                   
              GROSS   GROSS   ESTIMATED
    AMORTIZED   UNREALIZED   UNREALIZED   FAIR
Investment securities available for sale   COST   GAINS   LOSSES   VALUE

 
 
 
 
U.S. Treasury Securities
  $ 4,910     $ 411     $       $ 5,321  
U.S. Government agencies and corporations
    24,304       817       16       25,105  
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
    18,587       881       16       19,452  
Mortgage-backed and related securities
    52,275       1,353       155       53,473  
Corporate securities
    8,702       300       20       8,982  
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
Total debt securities
    108,778       3,762       207       112,333  
Marketable equity securities
    28       131               159  
Other securities
    3,090                       3,090  
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
Total available for sale
  $ 111,896     $ 3,893     $ 207     $ 115,582  
 
   
     
     
     
 
                                   
              GROSS   GROSS   ESTIMATED
    AMORTIZED   UNREALIZED   UNREALIZED   FAIR
Investment securities held to maturity   COST   GAINS   LOSSES   VALUE

 
 
 
 
U.S. Treasury Securities
  $ 157     $ 7     $       $ 164  
U.S. Government agencies and corporations
    27,274       394       36       27,632  
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
    32,439       1,483       80       33,842  
Mortgage-backed and related securities
    39,265       123       298       39,090  
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
Total held to maturity
  $ 99,135     $ 2,007     $ 414     $ 100,728  
 
   
     
     
     
 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

(Dollars in thousands)

     The following provides a summary of the amortized cost and estimated fair value of investment securities available for sale and investment securities held to maturity as of December 31, 2002:

                                   
              GROSS   GROSS   ESTIMATED
    AMORTIZED   UNREALIZED   UNREALIZED   FAIR
Investment securities available for sale   COST   GAINS   LOSSES   VALUE

 
 
 
 
U.S. Treasury Securities
  $ 5,093     $ 592     $       $ 5,685  
U.S. Government agencies and corporations
    25,585       1,150       1       26,734  
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
    22,032       723       17       22,738  
Mortgage-backed and related securities
    55,261       2,256       26       57,491  
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
Total debt securities
    107,971       4,721       44       112,648  
Marketable equity securities
    28       113               141  
Other securities
    3,006                       3,006  
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
Total available for sale
  $ 111,005     $ 4,834     $ 44     $ 115,795  
 
   
     
     
     
 
                                   
              GROSS   GROSS   ESTIMATED
    AMORTIZED   UNREALIZED   UNREALIZED   FAIR
Investment securities held to maturity   COST   GAINS   LOSSES   VALUE

 
 
 
 
U.S. Government agencies and corporations
  $ 22,190     $ 645     $       $ 22,835  
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
    31,517       1,078       81       32,514  
Mortgage-backed and related securities
    30,401       237       30       30,608  
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
Total held to maturity
  $ 84,108     $ 1,960     $ 111     $ 85,957  
 
   
     
     
     
 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

(Dollars in thousands)

     4.)  Concentration of Credit Risk and Off Balance Sheet Risk:

     The Company currently does not enter into derivative financial instruments including futures, forwards, interest rate risk swaps, option contracts, or other financial instruments with similar characteristics. The Company also does not participate in any partnerships or other special purpose entities that might give rise to off-balance sheet liabilities.

     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 include commitments to extend credit, standby letters of credit, and financial guarantees. Such instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk in excess of the amount recognized on the balance sheet. The contract or notional amounts of those instruments reflect the extent of involvement the Company has in particular classes of financial instruments.

     In the event of nonperformance by the other party, the Company’s exposure to credit loss on these financial instruments is represented by the contract or notional amount of the instrument. The Company uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for instruments recorded on the balance sheet. The amount and nature of collateral obtained, if any, is based on management’s credit evaluation.

                     
        CONTRACT OR
        NOTIONAL AMOUNT
       
        September 30,   December 31,
        2003   2002
       
 
Financial instruments whose contract amount represents credit risk:
               
 
Commitments to extend credit:
               
   
Fixed rate
  $ 912     $ 859  
   
Variable
    29,730       36,890  
 
Standby letters of credit
    807       615  

     Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Company to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Generally these financial arrangements have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since many of these commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements.

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(Dollars in thousands)

     The Company, through its subsidiary bank, grants residential, consumer and commercial loans, and also offers a variety of saving plans to customers located primarily in Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania. The following represents the composition of the loan portfolio:

                 
    September 30,   December 31,
    2003   2002
   
 
1-4 family residential mortgages
    30.9 %     33.6 %
Commercial mortgages
    48.9 %     45.4 %
Consumer loans
    4.0 %     5.1 %
Commercial loans
    11.4 %     11.5 %
Home equity loans
    4.8 %     4.4 %

     There are $103 in mortgage loans held for sale included in 1-4 family residential mortgages as of September 30, 2003, and $2,022 at December 31, 2002. These loans are carried, in the aggregate, at the lower of cost or estimated market value based on secondary market prices.

     The following table sets forth the aggregate balance of underperforming loans for each of the following categories at September 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002:

                 
    September 30,   December 31,
    2003   2002
   
 
Loans accounted for on a nonaccrual basis
  $ 2,997     $ 1,406  
Loans contractually past due 90 days or more as to interest or principal payments (not included in nonaccrual loans above)     6     None
Loans considered troubled debt restructurings (not included in nonaccrual loans or loans contractually past due above)   None     26  

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(Dollars in thousands)

     The following shows the amounts of contractual interest income and interest income actually reflected in income on loans accounted for on a nonaccrual basis and loans considered troubled debt restructuring for the nine months ended September 30, 2003 and 2002.

                 
    September 30,   September 30,
    2003   2002
   
 
Gross interest income that would have been recorded if the loans had been current in accordance with their original terms
  $ 249     $ 152  
Interest income actually included in income on the loan
    93       75  

     A loan is placed on a nonaccrual basis whenever sufficient information is received to question the collectibility of the loan or any time legal proceedings are initiated involving a loan. When a loan is placed on nonaccrual status, any interest that has been accrued and not collected on the loan is charged against earnings. Cash payments received while a loan is classified as nonaccrual are recorded as a reduction to principal or reported as interest income according to management’s judgement as to collectibility of principal.

     A loan is returned to accrual status when either all of the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are, in management’s opinion, collectable, or when it otherwise becomes well secured and in the process of collection. When a loan is charged-off, any interest accrued but not collected on the loan is charged against earnings.

     Impaired loans are generally included in nonaccrual loans. Management does not individually evaluate certain smaller balance loans for impairment as such loans are evaluated on an aggregate basis. These loans include 1-4 family, consumer and home equity loans. Impaired loans were evaluated using the fair value of collateral as the measurement method. At September 30, 2003 the recorded investment in impaired loans was $3,107 while the related portion of the allowance for loan losses was $1,193. At December 31, 2002, there were no loans considered impaired.

     Loans in the amount of $943 as of September 30, 2003, and $2,058 as of December 31, 2002, were not included in any of the above categories and were not currently considered impaired, but which can be considered to be potential problem loans.

     Any loans classified for regulatory purposes as loss, doubtful, substandard, or special mention that have not been disclosed above do not (i) represent or result from trends or uncertainties which management reasonably expects will materially impact future operating results, liquidity, or capital resources, or (ii) represent material credits about which management is aware of any information which causes management to have serious doubts as to the ability of such borrowers to comply with the loan repayment terms.

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(Dollars in thousands)

     The following is an analysis of the allowance for loan losses for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2003 and September 30, 2002:

                   
      2003   2002
     
 
Balance at beginning of period
  $ 3,134     $ 2,998  
Loan charge-offs:
               
 
1-4 family residential mortgages
    75       57  
 
Commercial mortgages
           
 
Consumer loans
    108       127  
 
Commercial loans
    270       117  
 
Home equity loans
           
 
   
     
 
 
    453       301  
 
   
     
 
Recoveries on previous loan losses:
               
 
1 - 4 family residential mortgages
           
 
Commercial mortgages
    40        
 
Consumer loans
    88       74  
 
Commercial loans
    7       11  
 
Home equity loans
           
 
   
     
 
 
    135       85  
 
   
     
 
Net charge-offs
    (318 )     (216 )
Provision charged to operations
    160       335  
 
   
     
 
Balance at end of period
  $ 2,976     $ 3,117  
 
   
     
 
Ratio of annualized net charge-offs to average loans outstanding
    0.22 %     0.14 %
 
   
     
 

     The increase in charge-offs in 2003 primarily reflects an impaired commercial loan credit for which a specific loss reserve had previously been established.

     For each of the periods presented above, the provision for loan losses charged to operations is based on management’s judgment after taking into consideration all known factors connected with the collectibility of the existing portfolio. Management evaluates the portfolio in light of economic conditions, changes in the nature and volume of the portfolio, industry standards and other relevant factors. Specific factors considered by management in determining the amounts charged to operations include previous loan loss experience, the status of past due interest and principal payments, the quality of financial information supplied by customers and the general economic conditions present in the lending area of the Company’s bank subsidiary.

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(Dollars in thousands)

5.)  Legal Proceedings:

     Since 1993 the Company’s subsidiary bank has been a defendant in a class action lawsuit, Frank Slentz, et al. v. Cortland Savings and Banking Company, involving purchased interests in two campgrounds.

     On September 30, 2002 the registrant received notice that The Court of Common Pleas in Trumbull County, Ohio had ordered the dismissal of all Plaintiffs’ claims in Slentz, et al (Plaintiffs) versus Cortland Savings and Banking Company (Defendant), and a related case, McDonagh, et al (Plaintiffs) versus Cortland Savings and Banking Company (Defendant), and granted registrant’s subsidiary bank, Cortland Savings and Banking Company, Summary Judgment on all counts of Plaintiffs’ Complaint in both cases.

     These two class action cases originated in 1993 with filings in the Northern District of Ohio Eastern Division of the Federal Court system. In addition to their alleged Federal claims, Plaintiffs had alleged State law claims which were included as pendent causes of action. On October 20, 1997 the federal judge presiding over these cases filed a judgment entry dismissing all federal claims against the registrant’s subsidiary bank without prejudice. The judgment of the district court was appealed by Plaintiffs. On March 2, 1999 the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit affirmed the decision of the district court to grant summary judgment in favor of the defendant bank and dismissing all of Plaintiffs’ Federal Claims. While awaiting the ruling of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Plaintiffs asserted their alleged State law claims by filing suit in the Common Pleas Court of Trumbull County seeking damages of approximately $4.3 million.

     Plaintiffs have appealed the judgment rendered by the Common Pleas Court of Trumbull County. The Company and the Plaintiffs have filed all permitted briefs with the 11th District Court of Appeals. Oral arguments were made before the Court of Appeals on October 20,2003. While it is not feasible to predict the ultimate resolution of this matter, an outcome unfavorable to the Company’s bank subsidiary could have a material effect on the Company’s quarterly and annual operating results for that period in which such a judgment might be rendered. It remains the Company’s intent to vigorously defend these actions.

     The Bank is also involved in other legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, the outcomes from these other matters, either individually or in the aggregate, are not expected to have any material effect on the Company.

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(Dollars in thousands except per share data)

6.)  Earnings Per Share and Capital Transactions:

     The following table sets forth the computation of basic earnings per common share and diluted earnings per common share.

                                 
    THREE MONTHS ENDED   NINE MONTHS ENDED
   
 
    September 30,   September 30,        
    2003   2002   2003   2002
   
 
 
 
Net Income
  $ 1,317     $ 1,632     $ 4,144     $ 4,613  
Weighted average common shares outstanding*
    3,974,842       4,015,758       3,983,675       4,035,050  
Basic earnings per share*
  $ 0.33     $ 0.40     $ 1.04     $ 1.14  
Diluted earnings per share*
  $ 0.33     $ 0.40     $ 1.04     $ 1.14  


*   Average shares outstanding and resultant per share amounts have been restated to give retroactive effect to the 3% stock dividend of January 1, 2003.

7.)  Stock Repurchase Program

     On January 23, 2001, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a Stock Repurchase Program (the “2001 Program”), which allowed the Company to repurchase up to 187,000 shares (or approximately 4.9% of the 3,815,125 shares outstanding as of January 31, 2001) of the Company’s outstanding common stock. The program expired February 6, 2002. On January 22, 2002, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a new program (the “2002 Program”), which allowed the Company to repurchase up to 193,000 shares (or approximately 4.9% of the 3,943,151 shares outstanding as of January 31, 2002) of the Company’s outstanding common stock. This program expired on February 6, 2003. On January 28, 2003, the Company’s Board of Directors once again approved a new program (the “2003 Program”) which allows the Company to repurchase up to 196,000 shares (or approximately 4.9% of the 3,998,191 shares outstanding as of January 28, 2003) of the Company’s outstanding common stock. This program will expire not later than February 6, 2004, with results depending on market conditions. Repurchased shares are designated as treasury shares, available for general corporate purposes, including possible use in connection with the Company’s dividend reinvestment program, employee benefit plans, acquisitions or other distributions.

     Repurchase amounts are effected through open market transactions or in privately negotiated agreements in accordance with applicable regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Under the 2001 program based on the value of the Company’s stock on January 31, 2001, the commitment to repurchase the stock over the next year was approximately $3,179. The Company repurchased 51,321 shares under the 2001 Program.

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(Dollars in thousands except per share data)

     Under the 2002 Program, based on the value of the Company’s stock on January 31, 2002, the commitment to repurchase the stock over the next year was $4,053. The Company repurchased 19,745 shares between January 1 and February 6, 2003, bringing the total repurchased shares to 114,073 under the 2002 Program. The Company also reissued 20,592 shares to existing shareholders through its dividend reinvestment program in January 2003, bringing the total number of shares reissued during the 2002 Program to 52,647.

     Under the 2003 Program, based on the value of the Company’s stock on January 28, 2003, the commitment to repurchase the stock over the next twelve months was $5,037. As of September 30, 2003, the Company has repurchased 58,950 shares under the 2003 Program. The Company also reissued 18,489 shares to existing shareholders through its dividend reinvestment program. Based on the price of the Company’s stock at September 30, 2003, the remaining commitment to repurchase the stock was approximately $4,180.

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ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

(Dollars in thousands)

     The following is management’s discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations of Cortland Bancorp (the “Company”). The discussion should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes included elsewhere in this report.

Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements

     The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a “safe harbor” for forward-looking statements. In addition to historical information, certain information included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and other material filed or to be filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission (as well as information included in oral statements or other written statements made or to be made by the Company) may contain herein, the forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. The words “believes,” “expects,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “projects,” “contemplates,” “anticipates,” “forecasts,” “intends,” or similar terminology identify forward-looking statements. These statements reflect management’s beliefs and assumptions, and are based on information currently available to management. Economic circumstances, the Company’s operations and actual results could differ significantly from those discussed in any forward-looking statements. Some of the factors that could cause or contribute to such differences are changes in the economy and interest rates either nationally or in the Company’s market area; changes in customer preferences and consumer behavior; increased competitive pressures or changes in either the nature or composition of competitors; changes in the legal and regulatory environment; changes in factors influencing liquidity such as expectations regarding the rate of inflation or deflation, currency exchange rates, and other factors influencing market volatility; unforeseen risks associated with other global economic, political and financial factors. While actual results may differ significantly from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements, the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement for any reason, even if new information becomes available.

Liquidity

     The central role of the Company’s liquidity management is to (1) ensure sufficient liquid funds to meet the normal transaction requirements of its customers, (2) take advantage of market opportunities requiring flexibility and speed, and (3) provide a cushion against unforeseen liquidity needs.

     Principal sources of liquidity for the Company include assets considered relatively liquid, such as interest-bearing deposits in other banks, federal funds sold, cash and due from banks, as well as cash flows from maturities and repayments of loans, investment securities and mortgage-backed securities.

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(Dollars in thousands)

     Along with its liquid assets, the Company has other sources of liquidity available to it which help to ensure that adequate funds are available as needed. These other sources include, but are not limited to, the ability to obtain deposits through the adjustment of interest rates, the purchasing of federal funds, borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati and access to the Federal Reserve Discount Window.

     Cash and cash equivalents decreased compared to levels at year-end 2002, as the Company moved to reduce its level of Federal Funds Sold in response to additional interest rate reductions implemented by the Federal Reserve, along with statements by the Federal Reserve that it could maintain such an accommodative policy for a considerable period of time. Operating activities provided cash of $5,179 and $5,703 during the nine months ended September 30, 2003 and 2002, respectively. Refer to the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for a summary of the sources and uses of cash for September 30, 2003 and 2002.

Capital Resources

     The capital management function is a continuous process which consists of providing capital for both the current financial position and the anticipated future growth of the Company. Central to this process is internal equity generation, particularly through earnings retention. Internal capital generation is measured as the annualized rate of return on equity, exclusive of any appreciation or depreciation relating to available for sale securities, multiplied by the percentage of earnings retained. Internally generated capital retained by the Company measured 4.1% for the nine months ended September 30, 2003 and 5.4% for the nine months ended September 30, 2002. Overall capital (a figure which reflects earnings, dividends paid, common stock issued, treasury shares purchased, treasury shares reissued and the net change in the estimated fair value of available for sale securities) decreased at an annual rate of 1.1%. Capital ratios remained well in excess of regulatory minimums.

     Risk-based standards for measuring capital adequacy require banks and bank holding companies to maintain capital based on “risk-adjusted” assets. Categories of assets with potentially higher credit risk require more capital than assets with lower risk. In addition, banks and bank holding companies are required to maintain capital to support, on a risk-adjusted basis, certain off-balance sheet activities such as standby letters of credit and interest rate swaps.

     These standards also classify capital into two tiers, referred to as Tier 1 and Tier 2. The Company’s Tier 1 capital consists of common shareholders’ equity (excluding any gain or loss on available for sale debt securities) less intangible assets and the net unrealized loss on equity securities with readily determinable fair values. Tier 2 capital is the allowance for loan and lease losses reduced for certain regulatory limitations.

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(Dollars in thousands)

     Risk based capital standards require a minimum ratio of 8% of qualifying total capital to risk-adjusted total assets with at least 4% constituting Tier 1 capital. Capital qualifying as Tier 2 capital is limited to 100% of Tier 1 capital. All banks and bank holding companies are also required to maintain a minimum leverage capital ratio (Tier 1 capital to total average assets) in the range of 3% to 4%, subject to regulatory guidelines.

     The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991 (FDICIA) required banking regulatory agencies to revise risk-based capital standards to ensure that they adequately account for the following additional risks: interest rate, concentration of credit, and non traditional activities. Accordingly, regulators will subjectively consider an institution’s exposure to declines in the economic value of its capital due to changes in interest rates in evaluating capital adequacy. The table below illustrates the Company’s risk weighted capital ratios at September 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002.

                   
      September 30,   December 31,
      2003   2002
     
 
Tier 1 Capital
  $ 48,913     $ 48,593  
Tier 2 Capital
    2,939       2,822  
 
   
     
 
TOTAL QUALIFYING CAPITAL
  $ 51,852     $ 51,415  
 
   
     
 
Risk Adjusted Total Assets(*)
  $ 230,285     $ 221,332  
 
 
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio
    21.24 %     21.95 %
 
Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio
    22.52 %     23.23 %
 
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital to Average Assets (Leverage Capital Ratio)
    11.32 %     11.12 %


(*)   Includes off-balance sheet exposures.

     Assets, less intangibles and the net unrealized market value adjustment of investment securities available for sale, averaged $431,988 for the nine months ended September 30, 2003 and $437,149 for the year ended December 31, 2002.

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(Dollars in thousands)

First Nine Months of 2003 as Compared to First Nine Months of 2002

     During the first nine months of 2003, net interest income after provision for loan losses decreased by $1,478 compared to the first nine months of 2002. Total interest income decreased by $3,208 or 15.6%, from the level recorded in 2002. This was accompanied by a decrease in interest expense of $1,555, or 20.2%, and a $175 decrease in the provision for loan losses.

     The decline in net interest income was the product of a 1.5% year-over-year decline in average earning assets and compression in the Company’s net interest margin rates as short-term interest rates hover just above zero. The Company’s net interest margin for the first nine months of 2003 measured 4.0% compared to 4.4% a year ago.

     The average rate paid on interest sensitive liabilities decreased by 56 basis points year-over-year. The average balance of interest sensitive liabilities decreased by $8,298, or 2.5%. Compared to the first nine months of last year, average borrowings decreased by $2,589 while the average rate paid on borrowings remained stable at 5.2%. Average interest bearing demand deposits increased by $360, while savings and money market accounts decreased by $1,053. The average rate paid on these products decreased by 62 basis points in the aggregate. The average balance on time deposit products decreased by $5,017 as the average rate paid also decreased by 62 basis points, from 4.3% to 3.6%.

     Interest and dividend income on securities registered a decrease of $1,355 or 15.8%, during the first nine months of 2003 when compared to 2002, while on a fully tax equivalent basis income on investment securities decreased by $1,330, or 14.1%. The average invested balances decreased by $3 from the levels of a year ago. The decrease in the average balance of investment securities was accompanied by a 97 basis point decline in the tax equivalent yield of the portfolio.

     Interest and fees on loans decreased by $1,864, or 15.8%, for the first nine months of 2003 compared to 2002. A $10,805 decrease in the average balance of the loan portfolio, or 5.3%, was accompanied by an 83 basis point decline in the portfolio’s tax equivalent yield.

     Interest on trading account securities measured $58 at September 30, 2003. Trading account securities had an average balance of $1,366 and a yield of 5.7% in the first nine months of 2003. There was no trading account activity in the first nine months of 2002. Other interest income decreased by $47 from the same period a year ago. The average balance of Federal Funds sold and other money market funds increased by $525. The yield on federal funds decreased by 55 basis points compared to 2002.

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     Other income from all sources increased by $737 from the same period a year ago. Gains on 1-4 residential mortgage loans sold in the secondary mortgage market increased by $305 from the same period a year ago. Gains on securities called and net gains on the sale of available for sale investment securities increased by $473 from year ago levels. Gains on trading account securities in 2003 were $173 with no activity recorded in 2002. Fees for other customer services increased by $87. Other sources of non-recurring non-interest income decreased by $301 from the same period a year ago, primarily reflecting receipt of one-time franchise tax refunds in 2002.

     Reflecting the residual effects of the recent economic recession, loan charge-offs during the first nine months were $453 in 2003 in contrast to $301 in 2002, while the recovery of previously charged-off loans amounted to $135 in 2003 compared to $85 in 2002. The increase in charge-offs during 2003 primarily reflects an impaired commercial loan credit for which a specific loss reserve had previously been established. A provision for loan loss of $160 has been charged to operations in 2003, compared to the $335 charged in 2002. Non-accrual loans at September 30, 2003 represented 1.6% of the loan portfolio compared to 0.7% at December 31, 2002 and 1.0% a year ago. At September 30, 2003, the loan loss allowance of $2,976 represented 1.6% of outstanding loans.

     Total other expenses in the first nine months were $8,589 in 2003 compared to $8,548 in 2002, an increase of only $41, or 0.5%. Full time equivalent employment during the first nine months averaged 167 employees in 2003, a 0.6% decrease from the 168 employed in the same period of 2002. Salaries and benefits increased by $63, or 1.3%, compared to the similar period a year ago, primarily due to the increased cost of benefits.

     For the first nine months of 2003, state and local taxes increased by $9, or 2.3%. Occupancy and equipment expense decreased by $78, or 5.0%. All other expense categories increased by 2.7%, or $47 as a group.

     Income before income tax expense amounted to $5,195 for the first nine months of 2003 compared to $5,977 for the similar period of 2002. The effective tax rate for the first nine months was 20.2% in 2003 compared to 22.8% in 2002, resulting in income tax expense of $1,051 and $1,364 respectively. Net income for the first nine months registered $4,144 in 2003 compared to $4,613 in 2002, representing per share amounts of $1.04 in 2003 and $1.14 in 2002.

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(Dollars in thousands)

Third Quarter of 2003 as Compared to Third Quarter of 2002

     During the third quarter of 2003 net interest income after provision for loan losses decreased by $589 as compared to third quarter 2002. Year-over-year average earning assets decreased by 1.5% while average interest-bearing liabilities decreased by 2.1%. Average loans decreased by 4.7%, while average investments increased by 3.9%.

     The composite tax equivalent yield on earning assets decreased by 102 basis points from the same quarter a year ago. The tax equivalent yield of the investment portfolio and the trading account measured 5.0%, a 123 basis point decrease from the same quarter a year ago, while the loan portfolio yielded 6.8%, down 93 basis points from last year’s rate. Meanwhile, the rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities decreased 48 basis points compared to a year ago. The net effect of these changes was that the tax equivalent net interest margin decreased to 3.8%, a decrease of 63 basis points from that achieved during last year’s third quarter.

     Loans net of the allowance for losses decreased by $8,919 during the 12-month period from September 30, 2002 to September 30, 2003. Gross loans as a percentage of earning assets stood at 46.3% as of September 30, 2003 as compared to 47.9% on September 30, 2002. The loan to deposit ratio at the end of the first nine months of 2003 was 56.4% compared to 59.0% at the end of the same period a year ago. The investment portfolio represented 63.8% of each deposit dollar, up from 60.1% a year ago.

     Loan charge-offs during the third quarter were $148 in 2003 and $91 in 2002, while the recovery of previously charged-off loans amounted to $73 during the third quarter of 2003 compared to $35 in the same period of 2002.

     Other income for the quarter increased by $104 or 12.3% compared to the same period a year ago. The net gain on 1-4 residential mortgage loans sold during the quarter amounted to $147 compared to $70 a year ago. There was a $203 gain on investment securities transactions in the third quarter of 2003 compared to the $40 gain realized in 2002. Fees from other customer services increased by $45. There was a $48 gain on trading securities with no activity recorded in 2002. Other sources of non-recurring non-interest income decreased by $229 from the same period a year ago, primarily due to a $241 franchise tax refund received in the third quarter of 2002.

     Total other expenses in the third quarter were $2,835 in 2003 and $2,837 in 2002, a decrease of $2. Employee salaries and benefits increased by $7 or 0.4%. Occupancy and equipment expense showed a $23 decrease, or 4.4%. Other expenses as a group increased by $14, or 2.0%, compared to the same period last year.

     Income before tax for the quarter decreased by 22.8% to $1,640 in 2003 from the $2,123 recorded in 2002. Net income for the quarter of $1,317 represented a 19.3% decrease from the $1,632 earned a year ago. Earnings per share amounted to $0.33 and $0.40 for the third quarter of 2003 and 2002, respectively.

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
(Dollars in thousands)

Regulatory Matters

     On March 13, 2000, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System approved the Company’s application to become a financial holding company. As a financial holding company, the Company may engage in activities that are financial in nature or incidental to a financial activity, as authorized by the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act of 1999 (The Financial Services Reform Act). Under the Financial Services Reform Act, the Company may continue to claim the benefits of financial holding company status as long as each depository institution that it controls remains well capitalized and well managed.

     The Company is required to provide notice to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System when it becomes aware that any depository institution controlled by the Company ceases to be well capitalized or well managed. Furthermore, current regulation specifies that prior to initiating or engaging in any new activities that are authorized for financial holding companies, the Company’s insured depository institutions must be rated “satisfactory” or better under the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). The Company’s bank subsidiary is rated “satisfactory” for CRA purposes, remains well capitalized and, in management’s opinion, is well managed.

     In June 1998, FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.” The FASB issued further guidance on the application of SFAS No. 133 to loan commitments under the Derivatives Implementation Group (DIG) Statement 133 Implementation Issue C13, “Scope Exceptions: When a Loan Commitment is Included in the Scope of Statement 133.” Then, in April 2003, FASB issued SFAS NO. 149, “Amendment of Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.” This Statement clears the guidance issued in implementation Issue C13 and adds the following to Statement 133, “loan commitments that relate to the origination of mortgage loans held for sale shall be accounted for as derivatives by the issuer of the loan commitment.” This guidance is effective for fiscal quarters that began prior to June 15, 2003. The adoption of this guidance does not have a current impact on the Company’s financial statements.

Available Information

     The Company files an annual report on Form 10K, quarterly reports on Form 10Q, current reports on Form 8K and amendments to those reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) pursuant to Section 13 (a) or (15)d of the Exchange Act. The Company’s Internet address is www.cortland-banks.com. The Company makes available through this address, free of charge, the reports filed, as soon as reasonably practicable after such material is electronically filed, or furnished to, the SEC. The SEC also maintains an Internet site that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC at www.sec.gov.

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
(Dollars in thousands)

     Management considers interest rate risk to be the Company’s principal source of market risk. Since December 31, 2002, short-term interest rates, as measured by U.S. Treasury securities with maturities of one year or less, have decreased by 17 to 33 basis points, reflecting concerns about economic weakness and deflation. Intermediate interest rates, as measured by U.S. Treasury securities with maturities of two to five years, ranged from a decrease of 11 basis points to an increase of 7 basis points. Long-term interest rates as measured by U.S. Treasury securities with maturities of ten to twenty years increased by 8 to 13 basis points.

     Over the past twelve months, the Federal Reserve has decreased its target rate for overnight federal funds by 75 basis points. Through the quarter ended September 30, 2003, the yield curve has steepened as the difference between the yield on the ten-year Treasury and the three-month Treasury has increased to 301 basis points from 261 basis points at December 31, 2002. Interest rates continue to peak in the long-end of the Treasury curve.

     The net effect of these changes in the level of interest rates and the shape of the yield curve has had mixed effects on the Company’s risk position. When these changes are incorporated into the Company’s risk analysis, simulated results for an unchanged rate environment indicate a $1,022 decrease in the net interest income for the twelve month horizon subsequent to September 30, 2003 compared to the simulated results for a similar twelve month horizon subsequent to December 31, 2002, primarily reflecting the continued decline in yields on federal funds sold, loans, investments and limited opportunity to reprice non maturity deposit products as short term interest rates remain just above zero, with the targeted Federal Funds rate of 1% remaining at a 45-year low. Meanwhile, the protracted current environment of low interest rates has resulted in an acceleration of mortgage prepayments and increased competitive pressures to renegotiate the interest rates of existing loan customers prior to their scheduled repricing date, all of which has had an adverse impact on the Company’s net interest income.

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK (CONTINUED)
(Dollars in thousands)

     The following table indicates the Company’s current estimate of interest rate sensitivity based on the composition of the balance sheet at September 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002. For purposes of this analysis, short term interest rates as measured by the federal funds rate and the prime lending rate are assumed to increase (decrease) gradually over the subsequent twelve month period, reaching a level 300 basis points higher (lower) than the rates in effect at September 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002. Under both the rising rate scenario and the falling rate scenario, the yield curve is assumed to exhibit a parallel shift. The analysis assumes no growth in assets and liabilities and no change in asset or liability mix over the subsequent twelve month period.

Simulated Net Interest Income (NII) Scenarios
For the Twelve Months Ending

                                                 
    Net Interest Income   $Change in NII   % Change in NII
   
 
 
Changes in   Sept.30,   Dec. 31,   Sept.30,   Dec. 31,   Sept.30, Dec. 31,
Interest Rates   2004   2003   2004   2003   2004 2003

 
 
 
 
 

Graduated increase of +300 basis points
    15,219       16,111       (275 )     (405 )     (1.8 )%     (2.5 )%
Short term rates unchanged
    15,494       16,516                                  
Graduated decrease of - -300 basis points
    15,077       16,117       (417 )     (399 )     (2.7 )%     (2.4 )%

     The Company’s sensitivity to a decreasing rate environment increased, reflecting a greater decline in the Company’s expected net interest income. Sensitivity to the rising rate environment declined with a smaller decline in net interest income expected. Overall, the Company’s sensitivity to a change in interest rates remains balanced, with simulated net interest income declining by 1.8% in the case of rising rates and 2.7% in the case of falling rates.

     The level of interest rate risk indicated remains within limits that management considers acceptable. However, given that interest rate movements can be sudden and unanticipated, and are increasingly influenced by global events and circumstances beyond the purview of the Federal Reserve, no assurance can be made that interest rate movements will not impact key assumptions and relationships in a manner not presently anticipated.

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ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

     With the participation of management, including the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, the effectiveness of disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”)) has been evaluated as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that such disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of the end of the period covered by this report to ensure that material information relating to the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries is made known to them, particularly during the period for which our periodic reports, including this report, are being prepared.

     In addition, there were no significant changes during the period covered by this report in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15 of the Exchange Act) that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.   Legal Proceedings

     See Note (5) of the financial statements.

Item 2.   Changes in Securities

Not applicable

Item 3.   Defaults upon Senior Securities

Not applicable

Item 4.   Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

Not applicable

Item 5.   Other Information

Not applicable

Item 6.   Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

  (a)   Exhibits

  2.   Not applicable

  4.   Not applicable

  10.   Not applicable

  11.   See Note (6) of the Financial Statements

  15.   Not applicable

  18.   Not applicable

  19.   Not applicable

  22.   Not applicable

  23.   Not applicable

  24.   Not applicable

  31.1   CEO certification (Filed herewith)

  31.2   CFO certification (Filed herewith)

  32.   Certifications of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer required under Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Filed herewith)

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     (b) Reports on Form 8-K

     Form 8-K was filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, dated August 5, 2003. The 8-K applied to Item 9 — Regulation FD Disclosure, per the 8-K instructions, and announced second quarter and year-to-date results for the periods ended June 30, 2003.

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SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

     
     
  Cortland Bancorp
(Registrant)
     
     
DATED: November 7, 2003 /s/ Lawrence A. Fantauzzi
 
  Lawrence A. Fantauzzi
Secretary/Treasurer
(Chief Financial Officer)
     
     
DATED: November 7, 2003 /s/ Rodger W. Platt
 
  Rodger W. Platt
Chairman and President
(Chief Executive Officer)

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