FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS INC - Quarter Report: 2017 June (Form 10-Q)

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 10-Q

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☒	QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2017

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220 LIBERTY STREET, WARSAW, NEW YORK		14569
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The registrant had 15,128,256 shares of Common Stock, $0.01 par value, outstanding as of July 27, 2017.

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, INC.

Form 10-Q

For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2017

TABLE OF CONTENTS


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PART I.	FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.	Financial Statements

	Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition (Unaudited) - at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016		3

	Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) - Three and six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016		4

	Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - Three and six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016		5

	Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity (Unaudited) - Six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016		6

	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - Six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016		7

	Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)		8

ITEM 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations		36

ITEM 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk		54

ITEM 4.	Controls and Procedures		55

PART II.	OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.	Legal Proceedings		56

ITEM 6.	Exhibits		56

	Signatures		57

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. Financial Statements

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition (Unaudited)


*(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)*	June 30, 2017			December 31, 2016
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks	$	84,537		$	71,277
Securities available for sale, at fair value		540,575			539,926
Securities held to maturity, at amortized cost (fair value of $534,902 and $539,991, respectively)		533,471			543,338
Loans held for sale		1,864			1,050
Loans (net of allowance for loan losses of $33,159 and $30,934, respectively)		2,483,713			2,309,227
Company owned life insurance		64,381			63,455
Premises and equipment, net		46,328			42,398
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net		73,477			75,640
Other assets		63,192			64,029

Total assets	$	3,891,538		$	3,710,340

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Deposits:
Noninterest-bearing demand	$	677,124		$	677,076
Interest-bearing demand		631,451			581,436
Savings and money market		999,125			1,034,194
Time deposits		824,786			702,516

Total deposits		3,132,486			2,995,222
Short-term borrowings		347,500			331,500
Long-term borrowings, net of issuance costs of $904 and $939, respectively		39,096			39,061
Other liabilities		24,815			24,503

Total liabilities		3,543,897			3,390,286

Shareholders’ equity:
Series A 3% preferred stock, $100 par value; 1,533 shares authorized; 1,492 shares issued		149			149
Series B-1 8.48% preferred stock, $100 par value; 200,000 shares authorized; 171,906 shares issued		17,191			17,191

Total preferred equity		17,340			17,340
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 15,263,811 and 14,692,214 shares issued, respectively		153			147
Additional paid-in capital		98,856			81,755
Retained earnings		245,236			237,687
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(11,293	)		(13,951	)
Treasury stock, at cost – 137,355 and 154,617 shares, respectively		(2,651	)		(2,924	)

Total shareholders’ equity		347,641			320,054

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	3,891,538		$	3,710,340

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)


*(In thousands, except per share amounts)*	Three months ended June 30,				Six months ended June 30,
	2017		2016		2017		2016
Interest income:
Interest and fees on loans	$	25,469	$	22,368	$	50,085	$	44,425
Interest and dividends on investment securities		5,898		5,877		11,795		11,455
Other interest income		42		1		67		1

Total interest income		31,409		28,246		61,947		55,881
Interest expense:
Deposits		2,500		2,086		4,731		4,045
Short-term borrowings		870		344		1,564		683
Long-term borrowings		617		617		1,235		1,235

Total interest expense		3,987		3,047		7,530		5,963

Net interest income		27,422		25,199		54,417		49,918
Provision for loan losses		3,832		1,952		6,613		4,320

Net interest income after provision for loan losses		23,590		23,247		47,804		45,598
Noninterest income:
Service charges on deposits		1,840		1,755		3,585		3,479
Insurance income		1,133		1,183		2,564		2,855
ATM and debit card		1,456		1,421		2,785		2,746
Investment advisory		1,429		1,365		2,860		2,608
Company owned life insurance		473		486		918		1,854
Investments in limited partnerships		135		36		105		92
Loan servicing		123		112		243		228
Net gain on sale of loans held for sale		72		78		120		156
Net gain on investment securities		210		1,387		416		2,000
Net gain on other assets		6		82		4		86
Contingent consideration liability adjustment		1,200		—		1,200		—
Other		1,256		1,011		2,369		2,029

Total noninterest income		9,333		8,916		17,169		18,133
Noninterest expense:
Salaries and employee benefits		11,986		10,818		23,355		22,432
Occupancy and equipment		4,184		3,664		8,148		7,289
Professional services		1,229		2,833		2,428		4,280
Computer and data processing		1,312		1,159		2,483		2,246
Supplies and postage		467		464		1,004		1,058
FDIC assessments		469		441		926		877
Advertising and promotions		473		530		751		957
Amortization of intangibles		291		315		588		637
Goodwill impairment		1,575		—		1,575		—
Other		1,955		1,896		3,625		3,562

Total noninterest expense		23,941		22,120		44,883		43,338

Income before income taxes		8,982		10,043		20,090		20,393
Income tax expense		2,736		2,892		5,901		5,624

Net income	$	6,246	$	7,151	$	14,189	$	14,769
Preferred stock dividends		366		366		731		731

Net income available to common shareholders	$	5,880	$	6,785	$	13,458	$	14,038

Earnings per common share (Note 3):
Basic	$	0.40	$	0.47	$	0.92	$	0.97
Diluted	$	0.40	$	0.47	$	0.92	$	0.97
Cash dividends declared per common share	$	0.21	$	0.20	$	0.42	$	0.40
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic		14,664		14,434		14,572		14,415
Diluted		14,702		14,489		14,615		14,477

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)


*(Dollars in thousands)*	Three months ended June 30,				Six months ended June 30,
	2017		2016		2017		2016
Net income	$	6,246	$	7,151	$	14,189	$	14,769
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities available for sale		1,722		3,311		2,316		10,394
Pension and post-retirement obligations		171		140		342		279

Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax		1,893		3,451		2,658		10,673

Comprehensive income	$	8,139	$	10,602	$	16,847	$	25,442

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity (Unaudited)

Six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016


*(Dollars in thousands,* *except per share data)*	Preferred Equity		Common Stock		Additional Paid-in Capital			Retained Earnings			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss			Treasury Stock			Total Shareholders’ Equity
Balance at January 1, 2016	$	17,340	$	144	$	72,690		$	218,920		$	(11,327	)	$	(3,923	)	$	293,844
Comprehensive income:
Net income		—		—		—			14,769			—			—			14,769
Other comprehensive income, net of tax		—		—		—			—			10,673			—			10,673
Common stock issued		—		3		8,097			—			—			—			8,100
Share-based compensation plans:
Share-based compensation		—		—		432			—			—			—			432
Stock options exercised		—		—		19			—			—			767			786
Restricted stock awards issued, net		—		—		(17	)		—			—			17			—
Excess tax benefit on share-based compensation		—		—		13			—			—			—			13
Stock awards		—		—		21			—			—			43			64
Cash dividends declared:
Series A 3% Preferred-$1.50 per share		—		—		—			(2	)		—			—			(2	)
Series B-1 8.48% Preferred-$4.24 per share		—		—		—			(729	)		—			—			(729	)
Common-$0.40 per share		—		—		—			(5,774	)		—			—			(5,774	)

Balance at June 30, 2016	$	17,340	$	147	$	81,255		$	227,184		$	(654	)	$	(3,096	)	$	322,176

Balance at December 31, 2016	$	17,340	$	147	$	81,755		$	237,687		$	(13,951	)	$	(2,924	)	$	320,054
Cumulative-effect adjustment		—		—		(279	)		279			—			—			—

Balance at January 1, 2017	$	17,340	$	147	$	81,476		$	237,966		$	(13,951	)	$	(2,924	)	$	320,054
Comprehensive income:
Net income		—		—		—			14,189			—			—			14,189
Other comprehensive income, net of tax		—		—		—			—			2,658			—			2,658
Common stock issued		—		6		16,702			—			—			—			16,708
Purchases of common stock for treasury		—		—		—			—			—			(148	)		(148	)
Share-based compensation plans:
Share-based compensation		—		—		605			—			—			—			605
Stock options exercised		—		—		5			—			—			374			379
Restricted stock awards issued, net		—		—		29			—			—			(29	)		—
Stock awards		—		—		39			—			—			76			115
Cash dividends declared:
Series A 3% Preferred-$1.50 per share		—		—		—			(2	)		—			—			(2	)
Series B-1 8.48% Preferred-$4.24 per share		—		—		—			(729	)		—			—			(729	)
Common-$0.42 per share		—		—		—			(6,188	)		—			—			(6,188	)

Balance at June 30, 2017	$	17,340	$	153	$	98,856		$	245,236		$	(11,293	)	$	(2,651	)	$	347,641

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)


*(Dollars in thousands)*	Six months ended June 30,
	2017			2016
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	14,189		$	14,769
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		3,053			2,990
Net amortization of premiums on securities		1,654			1,503
Provision for loan losses		6,613			4,320
Share-based compensation		605			432
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)		652			(150	)
Proceeds from sale of loans held for sale		3,779			7,671
Originations of loans held for sale		(4,473	)		(6,294	)
Income from company owned life insurance		(918	)		(1,854	)
Net gain on sale of loans held for sale		(120	)		(156	)
Net gain on investment securities		(416	)		(2,000	)
Goodwill impairment		1,575			—
Net gain on other assets		(4	)		(86	)
(Increase) decrease in other assets		(1,085	)		(780	)
(Decrease) increase in other liabilities		(2,535	)		2,434

Net cash provided by operating activities		22,569			22,799

Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of available for sale securities		(40,858	)		(176,913	)
Purchases of held to maturity securities		(41,522	)		(23,699	)
Proceeds from principal payments, maturities and calls on available for sale securities		18,424			57,707
Proceeds from principal payments, maturities and calls on held to maturity securities		53,481			31,147
Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale		25,307			62,275
Net loan originations		(181,253	)		(131,323	)
Proceeds from company owned life insurance, net of purchases		(8	)		2,443
Proceeds from sales of other assets		102			318
Purchases of premises and equipment		(6,374	)		(3,422	)
Cash consideration paid for acquisition, net of cash acquired		—			(868	)

Net cash used in investing activities		(172,701	)		(182,335	)

Cash flows from financing activities:
Net increase in deposits		137,264			127,474
Net increase in short-term borrowings		16,000			45,200
Proceeds from issuance of common stock		16,708			—
Purchase of common stock for treasury		(148	)		—
Proceeds from stock options exercised		379			786
Excess tax benefit on share-based compensation, net		—			13
Cash dividends paid to common and preferred shareholders		(6,811	)		(6,434	)

Net cash provided by financing activities		163,392			167,039

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents		13,260			7,503
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		71,277			60,121

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	84,537		$	67,624

Supplemental information:
Cash paid for interest	$	6,501		$	5,492
Cash paid for income taxes		5,849			3,224
Noncash investing and financing activities:
Real estate and other assets acquired in settlement of loans		154			374
Accrued and declared unpaid dividends		3,511			3,256
Increase in net unsettled security purchases		3,081			1,250
Common stock issued for acquisition		—			8,100
Assets acquired and liabilities assumed in business combinations:
Fair value of assets acquired		—			4,848
Fair value of liabilities assumed		—			1,845

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

(1.) BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Nature of Operations

Financial Institutions, Inc. (the “Company”) is a financial holding company organized in 1931 under the laws of New York State (New York”). The Company provides diversified financial services through its subsidiaries, Five Star Bank, Scott Danahy Naylon, LLC (“SDN”) and Courier Capital, LLC (“Courier Capital”). The Company offers a broad array of deposit, lending and other financial services to individuals, municipalities and businesses in Western and Central New York through its wholly-owned New York chartered banking subsidiary, Five Star Bank (the “Bank”). The Bank also has indirect lending network relationships with franchised automobile dealers in the Capital District of New York and Northern and Central Pennsylvania. SDN provides a broad range of insurance services to personal and business clients across 45 states. Acquired on January 5, 2016, Courier Capital provides customized investment management, investment consulting and retirement plan services to individuals, businesses, institutions, foundations and retirement plans across nine states.

Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The accounting and reporting policies conform to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in conformity with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. However, in the opinion of management, the accompanying consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments of a normal and recurring nature necessary for a fair presentation of the consolidated statements of financial condition, income, comprehensive income, changes in shareholders’ equity and cash flows for the periods indicated, and contain adequate disclosure to make the information presented not misleading. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s 2016 Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016. The results of operations for any interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results which may be expected for the entire year.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications of previously reported amounts have been made to conform to the current year presentation. Such reclassifications did not impact net income or shareholders’ equity as previously reported.

Subsequent Events

The Company has evaluated events and transactions for potential recognition or disclosure through the day the financial statements were issued and determined there were no material recognizable subsequent events.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of these financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses, the carrying value of goodwill and deferred tax assets, and assumptions used in the defined benefit pension plan accounting.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). ASU 2014-09 implements a common revenue standard that clarifies the principles for recognizing revenue. The core principle of ASU 2014-09 is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. To achieve that core principle, an entity should apply the following steps: (i) identify the contract(s) with a customer, (ii) identify the performance obligations in the contract, (iii) determine the transaction price, (iv) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract and (v) recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation. The effective date was deferred for one year to the interim and annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted as of the original effective date – interim and annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2016. Management has made an initial scope assessment and additional progress is expected to be made in the third quarter of 2017 to address the changes pursuant to Topic 606. The Company has not yet determined the impact ASU 2014-09 will have on its financial statements.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

(1.) BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-01, Financial Instruments—Overall (Subtopic 825-10)—Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities. ASU 2016-01 is intended to improve the recognition and measurement of financial instruments by requiring equity investments to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income; requiring public business entities to use the exit price notion when measuring the fair value of financial instruments for disclosure purposes; requiring separate presentation of financial assets and financial liabilities by measurement category and form of financial asset on the balance sheet or the accompanying notes to the financial statements; eliminating the requirement for public business entities to disclose the method(s) and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value that is required to be disclosed for financial instruments measured and amortized at cost on the balance sheet; and requiring a reporting organization to present separately in other comprehensive income the portion of the total change in the fair value of a liability resulting from a change in the instrument-specific credit risk when the organization has elected to measure the liability at fair value in accordance with the fair value option for financial instruments. ASU 2016-01 is effective for annual periods and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2017. The amendments should be applied by means of a cumulative-effect adjustment to the balance sheet as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. The amendments related to equity securities without readily determinable fair values (including disclosure requirements) should be applied prospectively to equity investments that exist as of the date of adoption. The Company is assessing the impact of ASU 2016-01 on its financial statements.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). ASU 2016-02 establishes a right of use model that requires a lessee to record a right of use asset and a lease liability for all leases with terms longer than 12 months. Leases will be classified as either finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition in the income statement. For lessors, the guidance modifies the classification criteria and the accounting for sales-type and direct financing leases. A lease will be treated as sale if it transfers all of the risks and rewards, as well as control of the underlying asset, to the lessee. If risks and rewards are conveyed without the transfer of control, the lease is treated as a financing. If the lessor doesn’t convey risks and rewards or control, an operating lease results. The amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years for public business entities. Entities are required to use a modified retrospective approach for leases that exist or are entered into after the beginning of the earliest comparative period in the financial statements, with certain practical expedients available. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is assessing the impact of ASU 2016-02 on its financial statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, Compensation—Stock Compensation (Topic 718)—Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting. ASU 2016-09 requires all income tax effects of awards to be recognized in the income statement when the awards vest or are settled. It also allows an employer to repurchase more of an employee’s shares than it could previously for tax withholding purposes without triggering liability accounting and to make a policy election for forfeitures as they occur. The guidance is effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those years. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of ASU 2016-09 did not have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326) – Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. ASU 2016-13 amends guidance on reporting credit losses for financial assets held at amortized cost basis and available for sale debt securities. Topic 326 eliminates the probable initial recognition threshold in current GAAP and instead, requires an entity to reflect its current estimate of all expected credit losses based on historical experience, current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts. The allowance for credit losses is a valuation account that is deducted from the amortized cost basis of the financial assets to present the net amount expected to be collected. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within those years. Early adoption is permitted beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company is assessing the impact of ASU 2016-13 on its financial statements.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230) – Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments. ASU 2016-15 provides guidance on the following eight specific cash flow issues: 1) debt prepayment or debt extinguishment costs; 2) settlement of zero-coupon debt instruments or other debt instruments with coupon interest rates that are insignificant in relation to the effective interest rate of the borrowing; 3) contingent consideration payments made after a business combination; 4) proceeds from the settlement of insurance claims; 5) proceeds from the settlement of corporate-owned life insurance policies, including bank-owned life insurance policies; 6) distributions received from equity method investees; 7) beneficial interests in securitization transactions; and 8) separately identifiable cash flows and application of the predominance principle. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. As this guidance only affects the classification within the statement of cash flows, this ASU is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

(1.) BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-04, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other (Topic 350) – Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment. ASU 2017-04 simplifies the subsequent measurement of goodwill by eliminating Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. Under the new guidance, an entity will recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value. This standard is effective for annual or any interim goodwill impairment tests in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted for interim or annual goodwill impairment tests performed on testing dates after January 1, 2017. The Company early adopted ASU 2017-04 during the quarter ended June 30, 2017, in connection with the interim goodwill impairment test that was performed. For additional details, see Note 6, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. The early adoption of ASU 2017-04 did not have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.

In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-07, Compensation – Retirement Benefits (Topic 715) – Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost, which provides additional guidance on the presentation of net periodic pension and postretirement benefit costs in the income statement and on the components eligible for capitalization. The amendments in this ASU require that an employer report the service cost component of the net periodic benefit costs in the same income statement line item as other compensation costs arising from services rendered by employees during the period. The non-service-cost components of net periodic benefit costs are to be presented in the income statement separately from the service cost components and outside a subtotal of income from operations. The ASU also allows for the capitalization of the service cost components, when applicable (i.e., as a cost of internally manufactured inventory or a self-constructed asset). The amendments are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those annual periods; early adoption is permitted as of the beginning of an annual period for which financial statements (interim or annual) have not been issued or made available for issuance. The amendments in this ASU are to be applied retrospectively. The Company is assessing the impact of ASU 2017-07 on its financial statements.

In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-08, Receivables—Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310-20) – Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities. These amendments shorten the amortization period for certain callable debt securities held at a premium. Specifically, the amendments require the premium to be amortized to the earliest call date. The amendments do not require an accounting change for securities held at a discount; the discount continues to be amortized to maturity. The guidance is effective for public business entities for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. If an entity early adopts in an interim period, any adjustments should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period. The amendments should be applied on a modified retrospective basis, with a cumulative-effect adjustment directly to retained earnings as of the beginning of the period of adoption. The Company is assessing the impact of ASU 2017-08 on its financial statements.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

(2.) BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

Courier Capital Acquisition

On January 5, 2016, the Company completed the acquisition of Courier Capital Corporation, a registered investment advisory and wealth management firm with approximately $1.2 billion in assets under management. Consideration for the acquisition totaled $9.0 million and included stock of $8.1 million and $918 thousand of cash. The acquisition also included $2.8 million of potential future payments of stock and $2.2 million of potential future cash bonuses contingent upon Courier Capital meeting certain EBITDA performance targets through 2018. In addition, the Company purchased two pieces of real property in Buffalo and Jamestown, New York used by Courier Capital for total cash consideration of $1.3 million. As a result of the acquisition, the Company recorded goodwill of $6.0 million and other intangible assets of $3.9 million. The goodwill is not expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. Pro forma results of operations for this acquisition have not been presented because the effect of this acquisition was not material to the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

This acquisition was accounted for under the acquisition method in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 805. Accordingly, the assets and liabilities, both tangible and intangible, were recorded at their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date. The following table presents the allocation of acquisition cost to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, based on their estimated fair values.


Cash	$	50
Identified intangible assets		3,928
Premises and equipment, accounts receivable and other assets		870
Deferred tax liability		(1,797	)
Other liabilities		(48	)

Net assets acquired	$	3,003

The amounts assigned to goodwill and other intangible assets for the Courier Capital acquisition are as follows:


	Amount allocated		Useful life (in years)
Goodwill	$	6,015		n/a
Other intangible assets – customer relationships		3,900		20
Other intangible assets – other		28		5

	$9,943

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

(3.) EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE (“EPS”)

The following table presents a reconciliation of the earnings and shares used in calculating basic and diluted EPS (in thousands, except per share amounts).


	Three months ended June 30,						Six months ended June 30,
	2017			2016			2017			2016
Net income available to common shareholders	$	5,880		$	6,785		$	13,458		$	14,038
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Total shares issued		14,858			14,692			14,776			14,686
Unvested restricted stock awards		(44	)		(75	)		(50	)		(77	)
Treasury shares		(150	)		(183	)		(154	)		(194	)

Total basic weighted average common shares outstanding		14,664			14,434			14,572			14,415
Incremental shares from assumed:
Exercise of stock options		10			21			12			24
Vesting of restricted stock awards		28			34			31			38

Total diluted weighted average common shares outstanding		14,702			14,489			14,615			14,477
Basic earnings per common share	$	0.40		$	0.47		$	0.92		$	0.97

Diluted earnings per common share	$	0.40		$	0.47		$	0.92		$	0.97

For each of the periods presented, average shares subject to the following instruments were excluded from the computation of diluted EPS because the effect would be antidilutive:
Stock options		—			—			—			—
Restricted stock awards		—			8			3			4

Total		—			8			3			4

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

(4.) INVESTMENT SECURITIES

The amortized cost and fair value of investment securities are summarized below (in thousands):


	Amortized Cost		Unrealized Gains		Unrealized Losses		Fair Value
June 30, 2017
Securities available for sale:
U.S. Government agency and government sponsored enterprises	$	187,545	$	844	$	818	$	187,571
Mortgage-backed securities:
Federal National Mortgage Association		308,724		1,014		2,400		307,338
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation		30,653		125		487		30,291
Government National Mortgage Association		13,674		311		18		13,967
Collateralized mortgage obligations:
Federal National Mortgage Association		248		1		1		248
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation		55		—		—		55
Privately issued		—		875		—		875

Total mortgage-backed securities		353,354		2,326		2,906		352,774
Asset-backed securities		—		230		—		230

Total available for sale securities	$	540,899	$	3,400	$	3,724	$	540,575

Securities held to maturity:
State and political subdivisions		289,684		4,864		346		294,202
Mortgage-backed securities:
Federal National Mortgage Association		10,076		13		71		10,018
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation		3,250		—		130		3,120
Government National Mortgage Association		26,678		—		275		26,403
Collateralized mortgage obligations:
Federal National Mortgage Association		86,011		39		1,245		84,805
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation		96,399		162		1,420		95,141
Government National Mortgage Association		21,373		21		181		21,213

Total mortgage-backed securities		243,787		235		3,322		240,700

Total held to maturity securities	$	533,471	$	5,099	$	3,668	$	534,902

December 31, 2016
Securities available for sale:
U.S. Government agency and government sponsored enterprises	$	187,325	$	512	$	1,569	$	186,268
Mortgage-backed securities:
Federal National Mortgage Association		288,949		897		4,413		285,433
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation		30,182		114		807		29,489
Government National Mortgage Association		15,473		316		15		15,774
Collateralized mortgage obligations:
Federal National Mortgage Association		16,921		74		125		16,870
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation		5,142		—		65		5,077
Privately issued		—		824		—		824

Total mortgage-backed securities		356,667		2,225		5,425		353,467
Asset-backed securities		—		191		—		191

Total available for sale securities	$	543,992	$	2,928	$	6,994	$	539,926

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

(4.) INVESTMENT SECURITIES (Continued)


	Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized		Fair
	Cost		Gains		Losses		Value
December 31, 2016 (continued)
Securities held to maturity:
State and political subdivisions		305,248		2,127		1,616		305,759
Mortgage-backed securities:
Federal National Mortgage Association		10,362		1		124		10,239
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation		3,290		—		150		3,140
Government National Mortgage Association		24,575		18		182		24,411
Collateralized mortgage obligations:
Federal National Mortgage Association		83,929		21		1,573		82,377
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation		101,025		80		1,827		99,278
Government National Mortgage Association		14,909		40		162		14,787

Total mortgage-backed securities		238,090		160		4,018		234,232

Total held to maturity securities	$	543,338	$	2,287	$	5,634	$	539,991

Investment securities with a total fair value of $835.2 million at June 30, 2017 were pledged as collateral to secure public deposits and for other purposes required or permitted by law.

Sales and calls of securities available for sale were as follows (in thousands):


	Three months ended				Six months ended
	June 30,				June 30,
	2017		2016		2017		2016
Proceeds from sales	$	12,957	$	44,648	$	25,307	$	62,275
Gross realized gains		210		1,387		416		2,000
Gross realized losses		—		—		—		—

The scheduled maturities of securities available for sale and securities held to maturity at June 30, 2017 are shown below (in thousands). Actual expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations.


	Amortized		Fair
	Cost		Value
Debt securities available for sale:
Due in one year or less	$	5	$	5
Due from one to five years		145,001		145,186
Due from five to ten years		304,637		304,083
Due after ten years		91,256		91,301

	$540,899		$540,575

Debt securities held to maturity:
Due in one year or less	$	54,438	$	54,634
Due from one to five years		166,487		170,167
Due from five to ten years		79,180		79,761
Due after ten years		233,366		230,340

	$533,471		$534,902

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

(4.) INVESTMENT SECURITIES (Continued)

Unrealized losses on investment securities and the fair value of the related securities, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, were as follows (in thousands):


	Less than 12 months				12 months or longer				Total
	Fair		Unrealized		Fair		Unrealized		Fair		Unrealized
	Value		Losses		Value		Losses		Value		Losses
June 30, 2017
Securities available for sale:
U.S. Government agency and government sponsored enterprises	$	75,166	$	806	$	1,143	$	12	$	76,309	$	818
Mortgage-backed securities:
Federal National Mortgage Association		207,971		2,400		—		—		207,971		2,400
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation		24,963		487		—		—		24,963		487
Government National Mortgage Association		—		—		982		18		982		18
Collateralized mortgage obligations:
Federal National Mortgage Association		—		—		139		1		139		1
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation		—		—		9		—		9		—

Total mortgage-backed securities		232,934		2,887		1,130		19		234,064		2,906

Total available for sale securities		308,100		3,693		2,273		31		310,373		3,724

Securities held to maturity:
State and political subdivisions		26,030		334		346		12		26,376		346
Mortgage-backed securities:
Federal National Mortgage Association		6,778		71		—		—		6,778		71
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation		1,851		75		1,269		55		3,120		130
Government National Mortgage Association		26,403		275		—		—		26,403		275
Collateralized mortgage obligations:
Federal National Mortgage Association		68,098		1,084		9,139		161		77,237		1,245
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation		72,503		1,163		11,733		257		84,236		1,420
Government National Mortgage Association		16,702		158		1,223		23		17,925		181

Total mortgage-backed securities		192,335		2,826		23,364		496		215,699		3,322

Total held to maturity securities		218,365		3,160		23,710		508		242,075		3,668

Total temporarily impaired securities	$	526,465	$	6,853	$	25,983	$	539	$	552,448	$	7,392

December 31, 2016
Securities available for sale:
U.S. Government agencies and government sponsored enterprises	$	113,261	$	1,566	$	1,458	$	3	$	114,719	$	1,569
Mortgage-backed securities:
Federal National Mortgage Association		211,491		4,413		—		—		211,491		4,413
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation		24,360		807		—		—		24,360		807
Government National Mortgage Association		1,111		15		—		—		1,111		15
Collateralized mortgage obligations:
Federal National Mortgage Association		8,119		125		—		—		8,119		125
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation		5,077		65		—		—		5,077		65

Total mortgage-backed securities		250,158		5,425		—		—		250,158		5,425

Total available for sale securities		363,419		6,991		1,458		3		364,877		6,994

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

(4.) INVESTMENT SECURITIES (Continued)


	Less than 12 months				12 months or longer				Total
	Fair		Unrealized		Fair		Unrealized		Fair		Unrealized
	Value		Losses		Value		Losses		Value		Losses
December 31, 2016 (continued)
Securities held to maturity:
State and political subdivisions		82,644		1,616		—		—		82,644		1,616
Mortgage-backed securities:
Federal National Mortgage Association		9,253		124		—		—		9,253		124
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation		3,141		150		—		—		3,141		150
Government National Mortgage Association		10,736		182		—		—		10,736		182
Collateralized mortgage obligations:
Federal National Mortgage Association		72,734		1,560		3,107		13		75,841		1,573
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation		92,256		1,825		430		2		92,686		1,827
Government National Mortgage Association		8,675		161		531		1		9,206		162

Total mortgage-backed securities		196,795		4,002		4,068		16		200,863		4,018

Total held to maturity securities		279,439		5,618		4,068		16		283,507		5,634

Total temporarily impaired securities	$	642,858	$	12,609	$	5,526	$	19	$	648,384	$	12,628

The total number of security positions in the investment portfolio in an unrealized loss position at June 30, 2017 was 296 compared to 463 at December 31, 2016. At June 30, 2017, the Company had positions in 29 investment securities with a fair value of $26.0 million and a total unrealized loss of $539 thousand that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for more than 12 months. At June 30, 2017, there were a total of 267 securities positions in the Company’s investment portfolio with a fair value of $526.5 million and a total unrealized loss of $6.9 million that had been in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than 12 months. At December 31, 2016, the Company had positions in nine investment securities with a fair value of $5.5 million and a total unrealized loss of $19 thousand that had been in a continuous unrealized loss position for more than 12 months. At December 31, 2016, there were a total of 454 securities positions in the Company’s investment portfolio with a fair value of $642.9 million and a total unrealized loss of $12.6 million that had been in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than 12 months. The unrealized loss on investment securities was predominantly caused by changes in market interest rates subsequent to purchase. The fair value of most of the investment securities in the Company’s portfolio fluctuates as market interest rates change.

The Company reviews investment securities on an ongoing basis for the presence of other than temporary impairment (“OTTI”) with formal reviews performed quarterly. When evaluating debt securities for OTTI, management considers many factors, including: (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, (3) whether the market decline was affected by macroeconomic conditions, and (4) whether the Company has the intention to sell the debt security or whether it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell the debt security before its anticipated recovery. The assessment of whether OTTI exists involves a high degree of subjectivity and judgment and is based on the information then available to management. There was no impairment recorded during the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016.

Based on management’s review and evaluation of the Company’s debt securities as of June 30, 2017, the debt securities with unrealized losses were not considered to be OTTI. As of June 30, 2017, the Company did not intend to sell any of the securities in a loss position and believes that it is not likely that it will be required to sell any such securities before the anticipated recovery of amortized cost. Accordingly, as of June 30, 2017, management has concluded that unrealized losses on its investment securities are temporary and no further impairment loss has been realized in the Company’s consolidated statements of income.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

(5.) LOANS

The Company’s loan portfolio consisted of the following as of the dates indicated (in thousands):


	Principal Amount Outstanding		Net Deferred Loan (Fees) Costs			Loans, Net
June 30, 2017
Commercial business	$	397,802	$	541		$	398,343
Commercial mortgage		725,793		(1,729	)		724,064
Residential real estate loans		425,285		6,768			432,053
Residential real estate lines		115,768		2,843			118,611
Consumer indirect		797,469		29,239			826,708
Other consumer		16,917		176			17,093

Total	$	2,479,034	$	37,838			2,516,872

Allowance for loan losses							(33,159	)

Total loans, net						$	2,483,713

December 31, 2016
Commercial business	$	349,079	$	468		$	349,547
Commercial mortgage		671,552		(1,494	)		670,058
Residential real estate loans		421,476		6,461			427,937
Residential real estate lines		119,745		2,810			122,555
Consumer indirect		725,754		26,667			752,421
Other consumer		17,465		178			17,643

Total	$	2,305,071	$	35,090			2,340,161

Allowance for loan losses							(30,934	)

Total loans, net						$	2,309,227

Loans held for sale (not included above) were comprised entirely of residential real estate mortgages and totaled $1.9 million and $1.1 million as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

(5.) LOANS (Continued)

Past Due Loans Aging

The Company’s recorded investment, by loan class, in current and nonaccrual loans, as well as an analysis of accruing delinquent loans is set forth as of the dates indicated (in thousands):


	30-59 Days Past Due		60-89 Days Past Due		Greater Than 90 Days		Total Past Due		Nonaccrual		Current		Total Loans
June 30, 2017
Commercial business	$	44	$	—	$	—	$	44	$	7,312	$	390,446	$	397,802
Commercial mortgage		302		—		—		302		2,189		723,302		725,793
Residential real estate loans		843		107		—		950		1,579		422,756		425,285
Residential real estate lines		194		—		—		194		379		115,195		115,768
Consumer indirect		1,367		408		—		1,775		1,149		794,545		797,469
Other consumer		62		10		11		83		11		16,823		16,917

Total loans, gross	$	2,812	$	525	$	11	$	3,348	$	12,619	$	2,463,067	$	2,479,034

December 31, 2016
Commercial business	$	1,337	$	—	$	—	$	1,337	$	2,151	$	345,591	$	349,079
Commercial mortgage		48		—		—		48		1,025		670,479		671,552
Residential real estate loans		1,073		253		—		1,326		1,236		418,914		421,476
Residential real estate lines		216		—		—		216		372		119,157		119,745
Consumer indirect		2,320		488		—		2,808		1,526		721,420		725,754
Other consumer		134		15		9		158		7		17,300		17,465

Total loans, gross	$	5,128	$	756	$	9	$	5,893	$	6,317	$	2,292,861	$	2,305,071

There were no loans past due greater than 90 days and still accruing interest as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016. There were $11 thousand and $9 thousand in consumer overdrafts which were past due greater than 90 days as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. Consumer overdrafts are overdrawn deposit accounts which have been reclassified as loans but by their terms do not accrue interest.

Troubled Debt Restructurings

A modification of a loan constitutes a troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”) when a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty and the modification constitutes a concession. Commercial loans modified in a TDR may involve temporary interest-only payments, term extensions, reductions in the interest rate for the remaining term of the loan, extensions of the maturity date at an interest rate lower than the current market rate for new debt with similar risk, collateral concessions, forgiveness of principal, forbearance agreements, or substituting or adding a new borrower or guarantor.

The following table presents information related to loans modified in a TDR during the periods indicated (dollars in thousands).


	Quarter-to-Date						Year-to-Date
	Number of Contracts		Pre- Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment		Post- Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment		Number of Contracts		Pre- Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment		Post- Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment
June 30, 2017
Commercial business		—	$	—	$	—		—	$	—	$	—
Commercial mortgage		—		—		—		—		—		—

Total		—	$	—	$	—		—	$	—	$	—

June 30, 2016
Commercial business		1	$	214	$	214		3	$	526	$	526
Commercial mortgage		—		—		—		1		550		550

Total		1	$	214	$	214		4	$	1,076	$	1,076

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

(5.) LOANS (Continued)

The loans identified as a TDR by the Company during the six month periods ended June 30, 2016 were previously reported as impaired loans prior to restructuring. Each of the loans restructured during the six months ended June 30, 2016 were on nonaccrual status at the end of the respective period. The modifications related to collateral concessions. Nonaccrual loans that are restructured remain on nonaccrual status, but may move to accrual status after they have performed according to the restructured terms for a period of time. The TDR classifications did not have a material impact on the Company’s determination of the allowance for loan losses because the modified loans were either classified as substandard, with an increased risk allowance allocation, or impaired and evaluated for a specific reserve both before and after restructuring.

There were no loans modified as a TDR within the previous 12 months that defaulted during the six months ended June 30, 2017 or 2016. For purposes of this disclosure, a loan modified as a TDR is considered to have defaulted when the borrower becomes 90 days past due.

Impaired Loans

Management has determined that specific commercial loans on nonaccrual status and all loans that have had their terms restructured in a troubled debt restructuring are impaired loans. The following table presents the recorded investment, unpaid principal balance and related allowance of impaired loans as of the dates indicated and average recorded investment and interest income recognized on impaired loans for the six month periods ended as of the dates indicated (in thousands):


	Recorded Investment⁽¹⁾		Unpaid Principal Balance⁽¹⁾		Related Allowance		Average Recorded Investment		Interest Income Recognized
June 30, 2017
With no related allowance recorded:
Commercial business	$	888	$	1,249	$	—	$	570	$	—
Commercial mortgage		629		629		—		611		—

		1,517		1,878		—		1,181		—
With an allowance recorded:
Commercial business		6,574		6,623		2,698		3,257		—
Commercial mortgage		2,078		2,078		122		706		—

		8,652		8,701		2,820		3,963		—

	$	10,169	$	10,579	$	2,820	$	5,144	$	—

December 31, 2016
With no related allowance recorded:
Commercial business	$	645	$	1,044	$	—	$	1,032	$	—
Commercial mortgage		673		882		—		725		—

		1,318		1,926		—		1,757		—
With an allowance recorded:
Commercial business		1,506		1,506		694		1,141		—
Commercial mortgage		352		352		124		486		—

		1,858		1,858		818		1,627		—

	$	3,176	$	3,784	$	818	$	3,384	$	—

⁽¹⁾	Difference between recorded investment and unpaid principal balance represents partial charge-offs.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

(5.) LOANS (Continued)

Credit Quality Indicators

The Company categorizes loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt such as: current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information, and current economic trends, among other factors such as the fair value of collateral. The Company analyzes commercial business and commercial mortgage loans individually by classifying the loans as to credit risk. Risk ratings are updated any time the situation warrants. The Company uses the following definitions for risk ratings:

Special Mention: Loans classified as special mention have a potential weakness that deserves management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or of the Company’s credit position at some future date.

Substandard: Loans classified as substandard are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Loans so classified have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Company will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

Doubtful: Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as substandard, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable.

Loans that do not meet the criteria above that are analyzed individually as part of the process described above are considered “uncriticized” or pass-rated loans and are included in groups of homogeneous loans with similar risk and loss characteristics.

The following table sets forth the Company’s commercial loan portfolio, categorized by internally assigned asset classification, as of the dates indicated (in thousands):


	Commercial Business		Commercial Mortgage
June 30, 2017
Uncriticized	$	374,534	$	706,447
Special mention		6,950		11,862
Substandard		16,318		7,484
Doubtful		—		—

Total	$	397,802	$	725,793

December 31, 2016
Uncriticized	$	326,254	$	652,550
Special mention		10,377		12,690
Substandard		12,448		6,312
Doubtful		—		—

Total	$	349,079	$	671,552

The Company utilizes payment status as a means of identifying and reporting problem and potential problem retail loans. The Company considers nonaccrual loans and loans past due greater than 90 days and still accruing interest to be non-performing. The following table sets forth the Company’s retail loan portfolio, categorized by payment status, as of the dates indicated (in thousands):


	Residential Real Estate Loans		Residential Real Estate Lines		Consumer Indirect		Other Consumer
June 30, 2017
Performing	$	423,706	$	115,389	$	796,320	$	16,895
Non-performing		1,579		379		1,149		22

Total	$	425,285	$	115,768	$	797,469	$	16,917

December 31, 2016
Performing	$	420,240	$	119,373	$	724,228	$	17,449
Non-performing		1,236		372		1,526		16

Total	$	421,476	$	119,745	$	725,754	$	17,465

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

(5.) LOANS (Continued)

Allowance for Loan Losses

Loans and the related allowance for loan losses are presented below as of the dates indicated (in thousands):


					Residential		Residential
	Commercial Business		Commercial Mortgage		Real Estate Loans		Real Estate Lines		Consumer Indirect		Other Consumer		Total
June 30, 2017
Loans:
Ending balance	$	397,802	$	725,793	$	425,285	$	115,768	$	797,469	$	16,917	$	2,479,034

Evaluated for impairment:
Individually	$	7,258	$	2,164	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	9,422

Collectively	$	390,544	$	723,629	$	425,285	$	115,768	$	797,469	$	16,917	$	2,469,612

Allowance for loan losses:
Ending balance	$	14,622	$	3,906	$	1,247	$	232	$	12,833	$	319	$	33,159

Evaluated for impairment:
Individually	$	2,683	$	120	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	2,803

Collectively	$	11,939	$	3,786	$	1,247	$	232	$	12,833	$	319	$	30,356

June 30, 2016
Loans:
Ending balance	$	349,076	$	615,547	$	402,538	$	122,360	$	672,018	$	17,752	$	2,179,291

Evaluated for impairment:
Individually	$	2,281	$	1,532	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	3,813

Collectively	$	346,795	$	614,015	$	402,538	$	122,360	$	672,018	$	17,752	$	2,175,478

Allowance for loan losses:
Ending balance	$	6,197	$	9,496	$	1,444	$	318	$	10,696	$	374	$	28,525

Evaluated for impairment:
Individually	$	466	$	129	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	595

Collectively	$	5,731	$	9,367	$	1,444	$	318	$	10,696	$	374	$	27,930

The following table sets forth the changes in the allowance for loan losses for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2017 (in thousands):


							Residential			Residential
	Commercial Business			Commercial Mortgage			Real Estate Loans			Real Estate Lines			Consumer Indirect			Other Consumer			Total
Three months ended June 30, 2017

Beginning balance	$	14,003		$	3,667		$	1,440		$	214		$	11,462		$	295		$	31,081
Charge-offs		(656	)		—			(86	)		—			(2,204	)		(187	)		(3,133	)
Recoveries		88			38			8			46			1,122			77			1,379
Provision (credit)		1,187			201			(115	)		(28	)		2,453			134			3,832

Ending balance	$	14,622		$	3,906		$	1,247		$	232		$	12,833		$	319		$	33,159

Six months ended June 30, 2017
Beginning balance	$	7,225		$	10,315		$	1,478		$	303		$	11,311		$	302		$	30,934
Charge-offs		(1,778	)		(10	)		(100	)		(43	)		(5,013	)		(390	)		(7,334	)
Recoveries		246			252			48			56			2,173			171			2,946
Provision (credit)		8,929			(6,651	)		(179	)		(84	)		4,362			236			6,613

Ending balance	$	14,622		$	3,906		$	1,247		$	232		$	12,833		$	319		$	33,159

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

(5.) LOANS (Continued)

The following table sets forth the changes in the allowance for loan losses for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2016 (in thousands):


							Residential			Residential
	Commercial Business			Commercial Mortgage			Real Estate Loans			Real Estate Lines			Consumer Indirect			Other Consumer			Total
Three months ended June 30, 2016
Beginning balance	$	5,436		$	9,715		$	1,384		$	345		$	10,297		$	391		$	27,568
Charge-offs		(42	)		(8	)		(134	)		(47	)		(1,898	)		(119	)		(2,248	)
Recoveries		69			6			100			3			994			81			1,253
Provision (credit)		734			(217	)		94			17			1,303			21			1,952

Ending balance	$	6,197		$	9,496		$	1,444		$	318		$	10,696		$	374		$	28,525

Six months ended June 30, 2016
Beginning balance	$	5,540		$	9,027		$	1,347		$	345		$	10,458		$	368		$	27,085
Charge-offs		(644	)		(12	)		(180	)		(51	)		(4,396	)		(276	)		(5,559	)
Recoveries		169			11			125			7			2,164			203			2,679
Provision		1,132			470			152			17			2,470			79			4,320

Ending balance	$	6,197		$	9,496		$	1,444		$	318		$	10,696		$	374		$	28,525

Risk Characteristics

Commercial business loans primarily consist of loans to small to mid-sized businesses in our market area in a diverse range of industries. These loans are of higher risk and typically are made on the basis of the borrower’s ability to make repayment from the cash flow of the borrower’s business. Further, the collateral securing the loans may depreciate over time, may be difficult to appraise and may fluctuate in value. The credit risk related to commercial loans is largely influenced by general economic conditions and the resulting impact on a borrower’s operations or on the value of underlying collateral, if any.

Commercial mortgage loans generally have larger balances and involve a greater degree of risk than residential mortgage loans, potentially resulting in higher potential losses on an individual customer basis. Loan repayment is often dependent on the successful operation and management of the properties, as well as on the collateral securing the loan. Economic events or conditions in the real estate market could have an adverse impact on the cash flows generated by properties securing the Company’s commercial real estate loans and on the value of such properties.

Residential real estate loans (comprised of conventional mortgages and home equity loans) and residential real estate lines (comprised of home equity lines) are generally made on the basis of the borrower’s ability to make repayment from his or her employment and other income, but are secured by real property whose value tends to be more easily ascertainable. Credit risk for these types of loans is generally influenced by general economic conditions, the characteristics of individual borrowers, and the nature of the loan collateral.

Consumer indirect and other consumer loans may entail greater credit risk than residential mortgage loans and home equities, particularly in the case of other consumer loans which are unsecured or, in the case of indirect consumer loans, secured by depreciable assets, such as automobiles or boats. In such cases, any repossessed collateral for a defaulted consumer loan may not provide an adequate source of repayment of the outstanding loan balance. In addition, consumer loan collections are dependent on the borrower’s continuing financial stability, and thus are more likely to be affected by adverse personal circumstances such as job loss, illness or personal bankruptcy. Furthermore, the application of various federal and state laws, including bankruptcy and insolvency laws, may limit the amount which can be recovered on such loans.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

(6.) GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Goodwill

The carrying amount of goodwill totaled $64.8 and $66.4 million as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. The Company performs a goodwill impairment test on an annual basis as of September 30^th or more frequently if events and circumstances warrant.


	Banking		Non-Banking			Total
Balance, December 31, 2016	$	48,536	$	17,881		$	66,417
Impairment		—		(1,575	)		(1,575	)

Balance, June 30, 2017	$	48,536	$	16,306		$	64,842

Goodwill is not amortized but, instead, is subject to impairment tests on at least an annual basis, and more frequently if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying amount. The Company completed an evaluation of the contingent earn out liability related to its 2014 acquisition of SDN during the second quarter of 2017, resulting in a contingent consideration liability adjustment of $1.2 million. Based on this event, a goodwill impairment test was performed in the second quarter of 2017. Based on its qualitative assessment, the Company concluded it was more likely than not that the fair value of its SDN reporting unit was less than its carrying value. Accordingly, the Company performed a Step 1 review for possible goodwill impairment.

Under Step 1 of the goodwill impairment review, the fair value of the SDN reporting unit was calculated using income and market-based approaches. Under Step 1, it was determined that the carrying value of our SDN reporting unit exceeded its fair value. Based on this assessment, the Company recorded a goodwill impairment charge related to the SDN reporting unit of $1.6 million during the quarter ended June 30, 2017.

Other Intangible Assets

The Company has other intangible assets that are amortized, consisting of core deposit intangibles and other intangibles (primarily related to customer relationships). Changes in the gross carrying amount, accumulated amortization and net book value, were as follows (in thousands):


	June 30,			December 31,
	2017			2016
Other intangibles assets:
Gross carrying amount	$	12,610		$	12,610
Accumulated amortization		(3,975	)		(3,387	)

Net book value	$	8,635		$	9,223

Amortization expense for total other intangible assets was $291 thousand and $588 thousand for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017, and $315 thousand and $637 thousand for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, respectively. As of June 30, 2017, the estimated amortization expense of other intangible assets for the remainder of 2017 and each of the next five years is as follows (in thousands):


2017 (remainder of year)	$	556
2018		1,035
2019		937
2020		840
2021		738
2022		663

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

(7.) SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Common Stock

The changes in shares of common stock were as follows for the six month periods ended June 30, 2017 and 2016:


	Outstanding			Treasury			Issued
June 30, 2017
Shares outstanding at December 31, 2016		14,537,597			154,617			14,692,214
Common stock issued for “at-the-market” equity offering		571,597			—			571,597
Restricted stock awards issued		8,510			(8,510	)		—
Restricted stock awards forfeited		(10,359	)		10,359			—
Stock options exercised		19,520			(19,520	)		—
Stock awards		3,914			(3,914	)		—
Treasury stock purchases		(4,323	)		4,323			—

Shares outstanding at June 30, 2017		15,126,456			137,355			15,263,811

June 30, 2016
Shares outstanding at December 31, 2015		14,190,192			207,317			14,397,509
Common stock issued for Courier Capital acquisition		294,705			—			294,705
Restricted stock awards issued		8,800			(8,800	)		—
Restricted stock awards forfeited		(7,983	)		7,983			—
Stock options exercised		40,561			(40,561	)		—
Stock awards		2,244			(2,244	)		—

Shares outstanding at June 30, 2016		14,528,519			163,695			14,692,214

On May 30, 2017, the Company entered into a sales agency agreement, with Sandler O’Neill + Partners, L.P. as sales agent, under which it may sell up to $40 million of its common stock through an “at-the-market” equity offering program. The Company expects to use the net proceeds of this offering to support organic growth and other general corporate purposes, including contributing capital to its banking subsidiary, Five Star Bank. During the quarter ended June 30, 2017, the Company sold 571,597 shares of its common stock under this program at a weighted average price of $30.59, representing gross proceeds of $17.5 million. Net proceeds received were $16.7 million.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

(8.) ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

The following tables present the components of other comprehensive income (loss) for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 (in thousands):


	Pre-tax Amount			Tax Effect			Net-of-tax Amount
Three months ended June 30, 2017
Securities available for sale and transferred securities:
Change in unrealized gain/loss during the period	$	2,988		$	1,154		$	1,834
Reclassification adjustment for net gains included in net income ⁽¹⁾		(184	)		(72	)		(112	)

Total securities available for sale and transferred securities		2,804			1,082			1,722
Pension and post-retirement obligations:
Amortization of prior service credit included in income		(13	)		(6	)		(7	)
Amortization of net actuarial loss included in income		291			113			178

Total pension and post-retirement obligations		278			107			171

Other comprehensive income	$	3,082		$	1,189		$	1,893

Three months ended June 30, 2016
Securities available for sale and transferred securities:
Change in unrealized gain/loss during the period	$	6,810		$	2,629		$	4,181
Reclassification adjustment for net gains included in net income ⁽¹⁾		(1,417	)		(547	)		(870	)

Total securities available for sale and transferred securities		5,393			2,082			3,311
Pension and post-retirement obligations:
Amortization of prior service credit included in income		(12	)		(4	)		(8	)
Amortization of net actuarial loss included in income		239			91			148

Total pension and post-retirement obligations		227			87			140

Other comprehensive income	$	5,620		$	2,169		$	3,451

Six months ended June 30, 2017
Securities available for sale and transferred securities:
Change in unrealized gain/loss during the period	$	4,158		$	1,605		$	2,553
Reclassification adjustment for net gains included in net income ⁽¹⁾		(387	)		(150	)		(237	)

Total securities available for sale and transferred securities		3,771			1,455			2,316
Pension and post-retirement obligations:
Amortization of prior service credit included in income		(26	)		(10	)		(16	)
Amortization of net actuarial loss included in income		583			225			358

Total pension and post-retirement obligations		557			215			342

Other comprehensive income	$	4,328		$	1,670		$	2,658

Six months ended June 30, 2016
Securities available for sale and transferred securities:
Change in unrealized gain/loss during the period	$	19,006		$	7,335		$	11,671
Reclassification adjustment for net gains included in net income ⁽¹⁾		(2,079	)		(802	)		(1,277	)

Total securities available for sale and transferred securities		16,927			6,533			10,394
Pension and post-retirement obligations:
Amortization of prior service credit included in income		(24	)		(9	)		(15	)
Amortization of net actuarial loss included in income		478			184			294

Total pension and post-retirement obligations		454			175			279

Other comprehensive income	$	17,381		$	6,708		$	10,673

⁽¹⁾

Includes amounts related to the amortization/accretion of unrealized net gains and losses related to the Company’s reclassification of available for sale investment securities to the held to maturity category. The unrealized net gains/losses will be amortized/accreted over the remaining life of the investment securities as an adjustment of yield.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

(8.) ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (Continued)

Activity in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 was as follows (in thousands):


	Securities Available for Sale and Transferred Securities			Pension and Post- retirement Obligations			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Three months ended June 30, 2017
Balance at beginning of period	$	(3,135	)	$	(10,051	)	$	(13,186	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications		1,834			—			1,834
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		(112	)		171			59

Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)		1,722			171			1,893

Balance at end of period	$	(1,413	)	$	(9,880	)	$	(11,293	)
Three months ended June 30, 2016
Balance at beginning of period	$	6,387		$	(10,492	)	$	(4,105	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications		4,181			—			4,181
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		(870	)		140			(730	)

Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)		3,311			140			3,451

Balance at end of period	$	9,698		$	(10,352	)	$	(654	)

Six months ended June 30, 2017
Balance at beginning of year	$	(3,729	)	$	(10,222	)	$	(13,951	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications		2,553			—			2,553
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		(237	)		342			105

Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)		2,316			342			2,658

Balance at end of period	$	(1,413	)	$	(9,880	)	$	(11,293	)

Six months ended June 30, 2016
Balance at beginning of year	$	(696	)	$	(10,631	)	$	(11,327	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications		11,671			—			11,671
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		(1,277	)		279			(998	)

Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)		10,394			279			10,673

Balance at end of period	$	9,698		$	(10,352	)	$	(654	)

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

(8.) ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (Continued)

The following tables present the amounts reclassified out of each component of accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 (in thousands):


Details About Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Components	Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss						Affected Line Item in the Consolidated Statement of Income
	Three months ended
	June 30,
	2017			2016
Realized gain on sale of investment securities	$	210		$	1,387		Net gain on investment securities
Amortization of unrealized holding gains (losses) on investment securities transferred from available for sale to held to maturity		(26	)		30		Interest income

		184			1,417		Total before tax
		(72	)		(547	)	Income tax expense

		112			870		Net of tax
Amortization of pension and post-retirement items:
Prior service credit ⁽¹⁾		13			12		Salaries and employee benefits
Net actuarial losses⁽¹⁾		(291	)		(239	)	Salaries and employee benefits

		(278	)		(227	)	Total before tax
		107			87		Income tax benefit

		(171	)		(140	)	Net of tax

Total reclassified for the period	$	(59	)	$	730


	Six months ended
	June 30,
	2017			2016
Realized gain on sale of investment securities	$	416		$	2,000		Net gain on investment securities
Amortization of unrealized holding gains (losses) on investment securities transferred from available for sale to held to maturity		(29	)		79		Interest income

		387			2,079		Total before tax
		(150	)		(802	)	Income tax expense

		237			1,277		Net of tax
Amortization of pension and post-retirement items:
Prior service credit ⁽¹⁾		26			24		Salaries and employee benefits
Net actuarial losses⁽¹⁾		(583	)		(478	)	Salaries and employee benefits

		(557	)		(454	)	Total before tax
		215			175		Income tax benefit

		(342	)		(279	)	Net of tax

Total reclassified for the period	$	(105	)	$	998

⁽¹⁾	These items are included in the computation of net periodic pension expense. See Note 10 – Employee Benefit Plans for additional information.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

(9.) SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS

The Company maintains certain stock-based compensation plans, approved by the Company’s shareholders that are administered by the Management Development and Compensation Committee (the “MD&C Committee”) of the Board. The share-based compensation plans were established to allow for the grant of compensation awards to attract, motivate and retain employees, executive officers and non-employee directors who contribute to the long-term growth and profitability of the Company and to give such persons a proprietary interest in the Company, thereby enhancing their personal interest in the Company’s success.

The MD&C Committee approved the grant of restricted stock units (“RSUs”) and performance share units (“PSUs”) shown in the table below to certain members of management during the first six months of 2017.


	Number of Underlying Shares		Weighted Average Per Share Grant Date Fair Value
RSUs		25,331	$	32.22
PSUs		12,531		33.07

The grant-date fair value for the RSUs granted during the six month period ended June 30, 2017 is equal to the closing market price of our common stock on the date of grant reduced by the present value of the dividends expected to be paid on the underlying shares.

The number of PSUs that ultimately vest is contingent on achieving specified total shareholder return (“TSR”) targets relative to the SNL Small Cap Bank & Thrift Index, a market index the MD&C Committee has selected as a peer group for this purpose. The shares will be earned based on the Company’s achievement of a relative TSR performance requirement, on a percentile basis, compared to the SNL Small Cap Bank & Thrift Index over a three-year performance period ended December 31, 2019. The shares earned based on the achievement of the TSR performance requirement, if any, will vest on February 22, 2020 assuming the recipient’s continuous service to the Company.

The grant-date fair value of the PSUs granted during the six month period ended June 30, 2017 was determined using the Monte Carlo simulation model on the date of grant, assuming the following (i) expected term of 2.85 years, (ii) risk free interest rate of 1.45%, (iii) expected dividend yield of 2.41% and (iv) expected stock price volatility over the expected term of the TSR award of 21.9%. The Monte Carlo simulation model is a risk analysis method that selects a random value from a range of estimates.

During the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Company issued a total of 3,914 shares of common stock in-lieu of cash for the annual retainer of five non-employee directors and granted a total of 8,510 restricted shares of common stock to non-employee directors, of which 4,260 shares vested immediately and 4,250 shares will vest after completion of a one-year service requirement. The market price of the stock and restricted stock on the date of grant was $29.35.

The following is a summary of restricted stock award and restricted stock units activity for the six month period ended June 30, 2017:


				Weighted
				Average
				Market
	Number of			Price at
	Shares			Grant Date
Outstanding at beginning of year		114,565		$	19.90
Granted		49,739			31.40
Vested		(25,053	)		23.84
Forfeited		(11,359	)		12.81

Outstanding at end of period		127,892		$	24.23

At June 30, 2017, the total unrecognized compensation expense related to the nonvested awards granted and expected to vest was $2.0 million. This cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.2 years.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

(9.) SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS (Continued)

The Company uses the Black-Scholes valuation method to estimate the fair value of its stock option awards. There were no stock options awarded during first six months of 2017 or 2016. There was no unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested stock options as of June 30, 2017. The following is a summary of stock option activity for the six months ended June 30, 2017 (dollars in thousands, except per share amounts):


						Weighted
				Weighted		Average
				Average		Remaining		Aggregate
	Number of			Exercise		Contractual		Intrinsic
	Options			Price		Term		Value
Outstanding at beginning of year		49,099		$	19.00
Exercised		(19,520	)		19.46
Expired		(4,000	)		19.73

Outstanding and exercisable at end of period		25,579		$	18.54		0.8	$	288

The aggregate intrinsic value (the amount by which the market price of the stock on the date of exercise exceeded the market price of the stock on the date of grant) of option exercises for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 was $277 thousand and $334 thousand, respectively. The total cash received as a result of option exercises under stock compensation plans for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 was $379 thousand and $786 thousand, respectively.

The Company amortizes the expense related to stock-based compensation awards over the vesting period. Share-based compensation expense is recorded as a component of salaries and employee benefits in the consolidated statements of income for awards granted to management and as a component of other noninterest expense for awards granted to directors. The share-based compensation expense included in the consolidated statements of income is as follows (in thousands):


	Three months ended				Six months ended
	June 30,				June 30,
	2017		2016		2017		2016
Salaries and employee benefits	$	221	$	157	$	428	$	255
Other noninterest expense		145		146		177		177

Total share-based compensation expense	$	366	$	303	$	605	$	432

(10.) EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

The components of the Company’s net periodic benefit expense for its pension and post-retirement obligations were as follows (in thousands):


	Three months ended						Six months ended
	June 30,						June 30,
	2017			2016			2017			2016
Service cost	$	785		$	721		$	1,570		$	1,442
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation		614			602			1,227			1,203
Expected return on plan assets		(1,194	)		(1,150	)		(2,388	)		(2,300	)
Amortization of unrecognized prior service credit		(13	)		(12	)		(26	)		(24	)
Amortization of unrecognized net actuarial loss		291			239			583			478

Net periodic pension expense	$	483		$	400		$	966		$	799

The net periodic benefit expense is recorded as a component of salaries and employee benefits in the consolidated statements of income. The Company’s funding policy is to contribute, at a minimum, an actuarially determined amount that will satisfy the minimum funding requirements determined under the appropriate sections of the Internal Revenue Code. The Company has no minimum required contribution for the 2017 fiscal year.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

(11.) COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

The Company has financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk established in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. These instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk extending beyond amounts recognized in the financial statements.

The Company’s exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument for commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved with extending loans to customers. The Company uses the same credit underwriting policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as for on-balance sheet instruments.

Off-balance sheet commitments consist of the following (in thousands):


	June 30, 2017		December 31, 2016
Commitments to extend credit	$	583,689	$	555,713
Standby letters of credit		14,026		12,689

Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the agreement. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses which may require payment of a fee. Commitments may expire without being drawn upon; therefore, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. Each customer’s creditworthiness is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if any, is based on management’s credit evaluation of the borrower. Standby letters of credit are conditional lending commitments issued by the Company to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. These standby letters of credit are primarily issued to support private borrowing arrangements. The credit risk involved in issuing standby letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities to customers.

The Company also extends rate lock agreements to borrowers related to the origination of residential mortgage loans. To mitigate the interest rate risk inherent in these rate lock agreements when the Company intends to sell the related loan, once originated, as well as closed residential mortgage loans held for sale, the Company enters into forward commitments to sell individual residential mortgages. Rate lock agreements and forward commitments are considered derivatives and are recorded at fair value. Forward sales commitments totaled $521 thousand at June 30, 2017. The Company had no forward sales commitments at December 31, 2016. The net change in the fair values of these derivatives was recognized as other noninterest income or other noninterest expense in the consolidated statements of income.

(12.) FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Determination of Fair Value – Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis

Valuation Hierarchy

The fair value of an asset or liability is the price that would be received to sell that asset or paid to transfer that liability in an orderly transaction occurring in the principal market (or most advantageous market in the absence of a principal market) for such asset or liability. ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” establishes a fair value hierarchy for valuation inputs that gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs. There have been no changes in the valuation techniques used during the current period. The fair value hierarchy is as follows:

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Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the measurement date.

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Level 2 - Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These might include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability (such as interest rates, volatilities, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.) or inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by market data by correlation or other means.

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Level 3 - Unobservable inputs for determining the fair values of assets or liabilities that reflect an entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the assets or liabilities.

Transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy are recorded as of the end of the reporting period.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

(12.) FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Continued)

In general, fair value is based upon quoted market prices, where available. If such quoted market prices are not available, fair value is based upon internally developed models that primarily use, as inputs, observable market-based parameters. Valuation adjustments may be made to ensure that financial instruments are recorded at fair value. These adjustments may include amounts to reflect counterparty credit quality and the company’s creditworthiness, among other things, as well as unobservable parameters. Any such valuation adjustments are applied consistently over time. The Company’s valuation methodologies may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. While management believes the Company’s valuation methodologies are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different estimate of fair value at the reporting date. Furthermore, the reported fair value amounts have not been comprehensively revalued since the presentation dates, and therefore, estimates of fair value after the balance sheet date may differ significantly from the amounts presented herein. A more detailed description of the valuation methodologies used for assets and liabilities measured at fair value, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy, is set forth below.

Securities available for sale: Securities classified as available for sale are reported at fair value utilizing Level 2 inputs. For these securities, the Company obtains fair value measurements from an independent pricing service. The fair value measurements consider observable data that may include dealer quotes, market spreads, cash flows, the U.S. Treasury yield curve, live trading levels, trade execution data, market consensus prepayment speeds, credit information and the bond’s terms and conditions, among other things.

Loans held for sale: The fair value of loans held for sale is determined using quoted secondary market prices and investor commitments. Loans held for sale are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

Collateral dependent impaired loans: Fair value of impaired loans with specific allocations of the allowance for loan losses is measured based on the value of the collateral securing these loans and is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. Collateral may be real estate and/or business assets including equipment, inventory and/or accounts receivable and collateral value is determined based on appraisals performed by qualified licensed appraisers hired by the Company. These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. Appraised and reported values may be 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 client and the client’s business. Such discounts are typically significant and result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value. Impaired loans are reviewed and evaluated on at least a quarterly basis for additional impairment and adjusted accordingly, based on the same factors identified above.

Loan servicing rights: Loan servicing rights do not trade in an active market with readily observable market data. As a result, the Company estimates the fair value of loan servicing rights by using a discounted cash flow model to calculate the present value of estimated future net servicing income. The assumptions used in the discounted cash flow model are those that we believe market participants would use in estimating future net servicing income, including estimates of loan prepayment rates, servicing costs, ancillary income, impound account balances, and discount rates. The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Company’s loan servicing rights are the constant prepayment rates and weighted average discount rate. Significant increases (decreases) in any of those inputs in isolation could result in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement. Although the constant prepayment rate and the discount rate are not directly interrelated, they will generally move in opposite directions. Loan servicing rights are classified as Level 3 measurements due to the use of significant unobservable inputs, as well as significant management judgment and estimation.

Other real estate owned (Foreclosed assets): Nonrecurring adjustments to certain commercial and residential real estate properties classified as other real estate owned are measured at the lower of carrying amount or fair value, less costs to sell. Fair values are generally based on third party appraisals of the property, resulting in a Level 3 classification. 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 client and client’s business. Such discounts are typically significant and result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value. In cases where the carrying amount exceeds the fair value, less costs to sell, an impairment loss is recognized.

Commitments to extend credit and letters of credit: Commitments to extend credit and fund letters of credit are principally at current interest rates, and, therefore, the carrying amount approximates fair value. The fair value of commitments is not material.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

(12.) FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Continued)

Assets Measured at Fair Value

The following tables present for each of the fair-value hierarchy levels the Company’s assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring and non-recurring basis as of the dates indicated (in thousands).


	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets or Liabilities		Significant Other Observable Inputs		Significant Unobservable Inputs
	(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)		Total
June 30, 2017
Measured on a recurring basis:
Securities available for sale:
U.S. Government agencies and government sponsored enterprises	$	—	$	187,571	$	—	$	187,571
Mortgage-backed securities		—		352,774		—		352,774
Asset-backed securities		—		230		—		230

	$	—	$	540,575	$	—	$	540,575

Measured on a nonrecurring basis:
Loans:
Loans held for sale	$	—	$	1,864	$	—	$	1,864
Collateral dependent impaired loans		—		—		5,770		5,770
Other assets:
Loan servicing rights		—		—		1,014		1,014
Other real estate owned		—		—		154		154

	$	—	$	1,864	$	6,938	$	8,802

December 31, 2016
Measured on a recurring basis:
Securities available for sale:
U.S. Government agencies and government sponsored enterprises	$	—	$	186,268	$	—	$	186,268
Mortgage-backed securities		—		353,467		—		353,467
Asset-backed securities		—		191		—		191

	$	—	$	539,926	$	—	$	539,926

Measured on a nonrecurring basis:
Loans:
Loans held for sale	$	—	$	1,050	$	—	$	1,050
Collateral dependent impaired loans		—		—		901		901
Other assets:
Loan servicing rights		—		—		1,075		1,075
Other real estate owned		—		—		107		107

	$	—	$	1,050	$	2,083	$	3,133

There were no transfers between Levels 1 and 2 during the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016. There were no liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring or nonrecurring basis during the six month periods ended June 30, 2017 and 2016.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

(12.) FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Continued)

The following table presents additional quantitative information about assets measured at fair value on a recurring and nonrecurring basis for which the Company has utilized Level 3 inputs to determine fair value (dollars in thousands).


Asset	Fair Value		Valuation Technique	Unobservable Input	Unobservable Input Value or Range
Collateral dependent impaired loans	$	5,770	Appraisal of collateral ⁽¹⁾	Appraisal adjustments ⁽²⁾	0% - 49% discount
Loan servicing rights		1,014	Discounted cash flow	Discount rate	5.0% ⁽³⁾
				Constant prepayment rate	5.6% ⁽³⁾
Other real estate owned		154	Appraisal of collateral ⁽¹⁾	Appraisal adjustments ⁽²⁾	23% - 43% discount

⁽¹⁾	Fair value is generally determined through independent appraisals of the underlying collateral, which generally include various Level 3 inputs which are not identifiable.

⁽²⁾	Appraisals may be adjusted by management for qualitative factors such as economic conditions and estimated liquidation expenses.

⁽³⁾	Weighted averages.

Changes in Level 3 Fair Value Measurements

There were no assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) as of or during the six months ended June 30, 2017.

Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The assumptions used below are expected to approximate those that market participants would use in valuing these financial instruments.

Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on available market information and judgments about the financial instrument, including estimates of timing, amount of expected future cash flows and the credit standing of the issuer. Such estimates do not consider the tax impact of the realization of unrealized gains or losses. In some cases, the fair value estimates cannot be substantiated by comparison to independent markets. In addition, the disclosed fair value may not be realized in the immediate settlement of the financial instrument. Care should be exercised in deriving conclusions about our business, its value or financial position based on the fair value information of financial instruments presented below.

The estimated fair value approximates carrying value for cash and cash equivalents, Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) and Federal Reserve Bank (“FRB”) stock, accrued interest receivable, non-maturity deposits, short-term borrowings and accrued interest payable. Fair value estimates for other financial instruments not included elsewhere in this disclosure are discussed below.

Securities held to maturity: The fair value of the Company’s investment securities held to maturity is primarily measured using information from a third-party pricing service. The fair value measurements consider observable data that may include dealer quotes, market spreads, cash flows, the U.S. Treasury yield curve, live trading levels, trade execution data, market consensus prepayment speeds, credit information and the bond’s terms and conditions, among other things.

Loans: The fair value of the Company’s loans was estimated by discounting the expected future cash flows using the current interest rates at which similar loans would be made for the same remaining maturities. Loans were first segregated by type such as commercial, residential mortgage, and consumer, and were then further segmented into fixed and variable rate and loan quality categories. Expected future cash flows were projected based on contractual cash flows, adjusted for estimated prepayments.

Time deposits: The fair value of time deposits was estimated using a discounted cash flow approach that applies prevailing market interest rates for similar maturity instruments. The fair values of the Company’s time deposit liabilities do not take into consideration the value of the Company’s long-term relationships with depositors, which may have significant value.

Long-term borrowings: Long-term borrowings consist of $40 million of subordinated notes issued during the second quarter of 2015. The subordinated notes are publicly traded and are valued based on market prices, which are characterized as Level 2 liabilities in the fair value hierarchy.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

(12.) FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Continued)

The following presents (in thousands) the carrying amount, estimated fair value, and placement in the fair value measurement hierarchy of the Company’s financial instruments as of the dates indicated.


	Level in		June 30, 2017				December 31, 2016
	Fair Value				Estimated				Estimated
	Measurement		Carrying		Fair		Carrying		Fair
	Hierarchy		Amount		Value		Amount		Value
Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		Level 1	$	84,537	$	84,537	$	71,277	$	71,277
Securities available for sale		Level 2		540,575		540,575		539,926		539,926
Securities held to maturity		Level 2		533,471		534,902		543,338		539,991
Loans held for sale		Level 2		1,864		1,864		1,050		1,050
Loans		Level 2		2,477,943		2,461,573		2,308,326		2,285,146
Loans ⁽¹⁾		Level 3		5,770		5,770		901		901
Accrued interest receivable		Level 1		9,292		9,292		9,192		9,192
FHLB and FRB stock		Level 2		22,764		22,764		21,780		21,780
Financial liabilities:
Non-maturity deposits		Level 1		2,307,700		2,307,700		2,292,706		2,292,706
Time deposits		Level 2		824,786		822,945		702,516		701,097
Short-term borrowings		Level 1		347,500		347,500		331,500		331,500
Long-term borrowings		Level 2		39,096		41,468		39,061		40,701
Accrued interest payable		Level 1		6,423		6,423		5,394		5,394

⁽¹⁾	Comprised of collateral dependent impaired loans.

(13.) SEGMENT REPORTING

The Company has two reportable segments: Banking and Non-Banking. These reportable segments have been identified and organized based on the nature of the underlying products and services applicable to each segment, the type of customers to whom those products and services are offered and the distribution channel through which those products and services are made available.

The Banking segment includes all of the Company’s retail and commercial banking operations. The Non-Banking segment includes the activities of SDN, a full service insurance agency that provides a broad range of insurance services to both personal and business clients, and Courier Capital, an investment advisor and wealth management firm that provides customized investment management, investment consulting and retirement plan services to individuals, businesses, institutions, foundations and retirement plans. Holding company amounts are the primary differences between segment amounts and consolidated totals, and are reflected in the Holding Company and Other column below, along with amounts to eliminate balances and transactions between segments.

The following tables present information regarding our business segments as of and for the periods indicated (in thousands).


	Banking		Non-Banking		Holding Company and Other		Consolidated Totals
June 30, 2017
Goodwill	$	48,536	$	16,306	$	—	$	64,842
Other intangible assets, net		470		8,165		—		8,635
Total assets		3,859,183		29,594		2,761		3,891,538
December 31, 2016
Goodwill	$	48,536	$	17,881	$	—	$	66,417
Other intangible assets, net		579		8,644		—		9,223
Total assets		3,678,230		31,166		944		3,710,340

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

(13.) SEGMENT REPORTING (Continued)


	Banking			Non-Banking			Holding Company and Other			Consolidated Totals
Three months ended June 30, 2017
Net interest income (expense)	$	28,039		$	—		$	(617	)	$	27,422
Provision for loan losses		(3,832	)		—			—			(3,832	)
Noninterest income		6,215			2,040			1,078			9,333
Noninterest expense		(19,840	)		(3,428	)		(673	)		(23,941	)

Income (loss) before income taxes		10,582			(1,388	)		(212	)		8,982
Income tax (expense) benefit		(3,048	)		(74	)		386			(2,736	)

Net income (loss)	$	7,534		$	(1,462	)	$	174		$	6,246

Six months ended June 30, 2017
Net interest income (expense)	$	55,652		$	—		$	(1,235	)	$	54,417
Provision for loan losses		(6,613	)		—			—			(6,613	)
Noninterest income		11,793			4,445			931			17,169
Noninterest expense		(38,324	)		(5,262	)		(1,297	)		(44,883	)

Income (loss) before income taxes		22,508			(817	)		(1,601	)		20,090
Income tax (expense) benefit		(6,621	)		(296	)		1,016			(5,901	)

Net income (loss)	$	15,887		$	(1,113	)	$	(585	)	$	14,189


	Banking			Non-Banking⁽¹⁾			Holding Company and Other			Consolidated Totals
Three months ended June 30, 2016
Net interest income (expense)	$	25,816		$	—		$	(617	)	$	25,199
Provision for loan losses		(1,952	)		—			—			(1,952	)
Noninterest income		6,944			2,050			(78	)		8,916
Noninterest expense		(18,054	)		(1,764	)		(2,302	)		(22,120	)

Income (loss) before income taxes		12,754			286			(2,997	)		10,043
Income tax (expense) benefit		(3,889	)		(112	)		1,109			(2,892	)

Net income (loss)	$	8,865		$	174		$	(1,888	)	$	7,151

Six months ended June 30, 2016
Net interest income (expense)	$	51,153		$	—		$	(1,235	)	$	49,918
Provision for loan losses		(4,320	)		—			—			(4,320	)
Noninterest income		13,807			4,534			(208	)		18,133
Noninterest expense		(36,399	)		(3,570	)		(3,369	)		(43,338	)

Income (loss) before income taxes		24,241			964			(4,812	)		20,393
Income tax (expense) benefit		(6,990	)		(376	)		1,742			(5,624	)

Net income (loss)	$	17,251		$	588		$	(3,070	)	$	14,769

⁽¹⁾	Includes activity from Courier Capital since January 5, 2016 (the date of acquisition).

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ITEM 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the more detailed and comprehensive disclosures included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016. In addition, please read this section in conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained herein.

FORWARD LOOKING INFORMATION

Statements and financial analysis contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that are based on other than historical data are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements provide current expectations or forecasts of future events and include, among others:

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statements with respect to the beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, guidelines, expectations, anticipations, and future financial condition, results of operations and performance of Financial Institutions, Inc. (the “Parent”) and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company,” “we,” “our” or “us”); and

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statements preceded by, followed by or that include the words “may,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “projects,” or similar expressions.

These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, nor should they be relied upon as representing management’s views as of any subsequent date. Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties and actual results may differ materially from those presented, either expressed or implied, in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016, which we refer to as the Form 10-K, including, but not limited to, those presented in the Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. Factors that might cause such material differences include, but are not limited to:

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If we experience greater credit losses than anticipated, earnings may be adversely impacted;

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Our tax strategies and the value of our deferred tax assets could adversely affect our operating results and regulatory capital ratios;

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Geographic concentration may unfavorably impact our operations;

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We depend on the accuracy and completeness of information about or from customers and counterparties;

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Our insurance brokerage subsidiary is subject to risk related to the insurance industry;

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Our investment advisory and wealth management operations are subject to risk related to the financial services industry;

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We may be unable to successfully implement our growth strategies;

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We are subject to environmental liability risk associated with our lending activities;

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Our commercial business and mortgage loans increase our exposure to credit risks;

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Our indirect lending involves risk elements in addition to normal credit risk;

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We accept deposits that do not have a fixed term and which may be withdrawn by the customer at any time for any reason;

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Any future FDIC insurance premium increases may adversely affect our earnings;

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We are highly regulated and may be adversely affected by changes in banking laws, regulations and regulatory practices;

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New or changing tax and accounting rules and interpretations could significantly impact our strategic initiatives, results of operations, cash flows and financial condition;

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Legal and regulatory proceedings and related matters could adversely affect us and banking industry in general;

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A breach in security of our or third party information systems, including the occurrence of a cyber incident or a deficiency in cyber security, may subject us to liability, result in a loss of customer business or damage our brand image;

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We face competition in staying current with technological changes to compete and meet customer demands;

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We rely on other companies to provide key components of our business infrastructure;

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We use financial models for business planning purposes that may not adequately predict future results;

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We may not be able to attract and retain skilled people;

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Acquisitions may disrupt our business and dilute shareholder value;

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We are subject to interest rate risk;

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Our business may be adversely affected by conditions in the financial markets and economic conditions generally;

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The policies of the Federal Reserve have a significant impact on our earnings;

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The soundness of other financial institutions could adversely affect us;

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The value of our goodwill and other intangible assets may decline in the future;

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A proxy contest for the election of directors at our annual meeting or proposals arising out of shareholder initiatives could cause us to incur substantial costs and could negatively affect our business;

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We operate in a highly competitive industry and market area;

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Severe weather, natural disasters, acts of war or terrorism, and other external events could significantly impact our business;

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

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Liquidity is essential to our businesses;

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We may need to raise additional capital in the future and such capital may not be available on acceptable terms or at all;

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We rely on dividends from our subsidiaries for most of our revenue;

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We may not pay or may reduce the dividends on our common stock;

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We may issue debt and equity securities or securities convertible into equity securities, any of which may be senior to our common stock as to distributions and in liquidation, which could dilute our current shareholders or negatively affect the value of our common stock;

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Our certificate of incorporation, our bylaws, and certain banking laws may have an anti-takeover effect; and

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The market price of our common stock may fluctuate significantly in response to a number of factors.

We caution readers not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made, and advise readers that various factors, including those described above, could affect our financial performance and could cause our actual results or circumstances for future periods to differ materially from those anticipated or projected. See also Item 1A, Risk Factors in the Form 10-K for further information. Except as required by law, we do not undertake, and specifically disclaim any obligation to publicly release any revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements.

GENERAL

The Parent is a financial holding company headquartered in New York State, providing banking and nonbanking financial services to individuals, municipalities and businesses primarily in our Western and Central New York footprint. The Company provides diversified financial services through its subsidiaries, Five Star Bank (the “Bank”), Scott Danahy Naylon, LLC (“SDN”) and Courier Capital, LLC (“Courier Capital”). The Company offers a broad array of deposit, lending and other financial services to individuals, municipalities and businesses in Western and Central New York through its wholly-owned New York chartered banking subsidiary, the Bank. Our indirect lending network includes relationships with franchised automobile dealers in Western and Central New York, the Capital District of New York and Northern and Central Pennsylvania. SDN provides a broad range of insurance services to personal and business clients across 45 states. Courier Capital provides customized investment management, investment consulting and retirement plan services to individuals, businesses, institutions, foundations and retirement plans across nine states.

Our primary sources of revenue are net interest income (interest earned on our loans and securities, net of interest paid on deposits and other funding sources) and noninterest income, particularly fees and other revenue from insurance, investment advisory and financial services provided to customers or ancillary services tied to loans and deposits. Business volumes and pricing drive revenue potential, and tend to be influenced by overall economic factors, including market interest rates, business spending, consumer confidence, economic growth, and competitive conditions within the marketplace. We are not able to predict market interest rate fluctuations with certainty and our asset/liability management strategy may not prevent interest rate changes from having a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.

Our business strategy has been to maintain a community bank philosophy, which consists of focusing on and understanding the individualized banking and other financial needs of individuals, municipalities and businesses of the local communities surrounding our primary service area. We believe this focus allows us to be more responsive to our customers’ needs and provide a high level of personal service that differentiates us from larger competitors, resulting in long-standing and broad based banking relationships. Our core customers are primarily small- to medium-sized businesses, individuals and community organizations who prefer to build banking, insurance and wealth management relationships with a community bank that combines high quality, competitively-priced products and services with personalized service. Because of our identity and origin as a locally operated bank, we believe that our level of personal service provides a competitive advantage over larger banks, which tend to consolidate decision-making authority outside local communities.

A key aspect of our current business strategy is to foster a community-oriented culture where our customers and employees establish long-standing and mutually beneficial relationships. We believe that we are well-positioned to be a strong competitor within our market area because of our focus on community banking needs and customer service, our comprehensive suite of deposit, loan, insurance and wealth management products typically found at larger banks, our highly experienced management team and our strategically located banking centers. We believe that the foregoing factors all help to grow our core deposits, which supports a central element of our business strategy - the growth of a diversified and high-quality loan portfolio.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW

Summary of 2017 Second Quarter Results

Net income decreased $905 thousand or 13% to $6.2 million for the second quarter of 2017 compared to $7.2 million for the second quarter of 2016. Net income available to common shareholders for the second quarter of 2017 was $5.9 million, or $0.40 per diluted share, compared with $6.8 million, or $0.47 per diluted share, for the second quarter of last year. Return on average equity was 7.44% and return on average assets was 0.65% for the second quarter of 2017 compared to 9.07% and 0.82%, respectively, for the second quarter of 2016.

Net interest income totaled $27.4 million in the second quarter of 2017, up from $25.2 million in the second quarter of 2016. Average earning assets were up $326.8 million, led by a $300.0 million increase in average loans in the second quarter of 2017 compared to the same quarter in 2016. The growth in earning assets was partially offset by a lower net interest margin. Second quarter of 2017 net interest margin was 3.18%, a decrease of five basis points from 3.23% reported in the second quarter of 2016.

The provision for loans losses was $3.8 million in the second quarter of 2017 compared to $2.0 million in the second quarter of 2016. Net charge-offs during the recent quarter were $1.8 million, up from $1.0 million from the second quarter of 2016. Net charge-offs expressed as an annualized percentage of average loans outstanding were 0.29% during the second quarter of 2017 compared with 0.19% in the second quarter of 2016. See the “Allowance for Loan Losses” and “Non-Performing Assets and Potential Problem Loans” sections of this Management’s Discussion and Analysis for further discussion regarding the increases in the provision for loan losses and net charge-offs.

Noninterest income totaled $9.3 million in the second quarter of 2017, compared to $8.9 million in the second quarter of 2016. Included in these totals are net gains realized from the sale of investment securities totaling $210 thousand for the second quarter of 2017 and $1.4 million for the second quarter of 2016. Exclusive of this item, noninterest income was $9.1 million in the second quarter of 2017 and $7.5 million in the second quarter of 2016, where a significant component of the increase was the $1.2 million non-cash fair value adjustment of contingent consideration related to the acquisition of SDN.

Noninterest expense in the second quarter of 2017 totaled $23.9 million compared with $22.1 million in the second quarter of 2016. The increase in noninterest expense was primarily the result of the $1.6 million non-cash goodwill impairment charge related to our acquisition of SDN combined with higher salaries and employee benefits and occupancy and equipment expenses related to our organic growth initiatives, including the residential mortgage lending expansion. The increase was partially offset by a decrease in professional services. Professional services in the second quarter of 2016 included approximately $1.7 million of expense associated with responding to the demands of an activist shareholder.

The regulatory Common equity Tier 1 ratio and Total risk-based capital ratio were 9.86%, and 13.09%, respectively, for the second quarter of 2017. See the “Liquidity and Capital Management” section of this Management’s Discussion and Analysis for further discussion regarding regulatory capital and the Basel III capital rules.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin

Net interest income is our primary source of revenue. Net interest income is the difference between interest income on interest-earning assets, such as loans and investment securities, and the interest expense on interest-bearing deposits and other borrowings used to fund interest-earning and other assets or activities. Net interest income is affected by changes in interest rates and by the amount and composition of earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, as well as the sensitivity of the balance sheet to changes in interest rates, including characteristics such as the fixed or variable nature of the financial instruments, contractual maturities and repricing frequencies.

We use interest rate spread and net interest margin to measure and explain changes in net interest income. Interest rate spread is the difference between the yield on earning assets and the rate paid for interest-bearing liabilities that fund those assets. The net interest margin is expressed as the percentage of net interest income to average earning assets. The net interest margin exceeds the interest rate spread because noninterest-bearing sources of funds (“net free funds”), principally noninterest-bearing demand deposits and stockholders’ equity, also support earning assets. To compare tax-exempt asset yields to taxable yields, the yield on tax-exempt investment securities is computed on a taxable equivalent basis. Net interest income, interest rate spread, and net interest margin are discussed on a taxable equivalent basis.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

The following table reconciles interest income per the consolidated statements of income to interest income adjusted to a fully taxable equivalent basis (dollars in thousands):


	Three months ended June 30,				Six months ended June 30,
	2017		2016		2017		2016
Interest income per consolidated statements of income	$	31,409	$	28,246	$	61,947	$	55,881
Adjustment to fully taxable equivalent basis		805		785		1,619		1,578

Interest income adjusted to a fully taxable equivalent basis		32,214		29,031		63,566		57,459
Interest expense per consolidated statements of income		3,987		3,047		7,530		5,963

Net interest income on a taxable equivalent basis	$	28,227	$	25,984	$	56,036	$	51,496

Analysis of Net Interest Income for the Three Month Periods ended June 30, 2017 and 2016

Net interest income on a taxable equivalent basis for the three months ended June 30, 2017, was $28.2 million, an increase of $2.2 million versus the comparable quarter last year. The increase in net interest income was due to an increase in average earning assets of $326.8 million or 10% compared to the second quarter of 2016.

The net interest margin for the second quarter of 2017 was 3.18%, five basis points lower than 3.23% for the same period in 2016. This comparable period decrease was a function of a six basis point decrease in interest rate spread, partially offset by a higher contribution from net free funds of one basis point (due principally to increases in average noninterest-bearing deposits and other net free funds). The lower interest rate spread was a result of an eight basis point increase in the cost of average interest-bearing liabilities partly offset by a two basis point increase in the yield on earning assets.

For the second quarter of 2017, the yield on average earning assets of 3.63% was two basis points higher than the second quarter of 2016. Loan yields decreased one basis point to 4.16% when comparing the second quarter of 2017 to the same period in 2016. The yield on investment securities decreased one basis point during the second quarter of 2017 to 2.47%. Overall, the earning asset rate changes reduced interest income by $16 thousand during the second quarter of 2017, but that was more than offset by a favorable volume variance that increased interest income by $3.2 million, which collectively drove a $3.2 million increase in interest income.

Average interest-earning assets were $3.56 billion for the second quarter 2017, an increase of $326.8 million or 10% from the comparable quarter last year, with average loans up $300.0 million and average securities up $10.5 million. The growth in average loans reflected increases in most loan categories. Commercial loans, in particular, were up $149.7 million or 16% from the second quarter of 2016. In addition, consumer indirect loans were up $118.7 million or 17% from the second quarter of 2016. Loans represented 69.0% of average interest-earning assets during the second quarter of 2017 compared to 66.7% during the second quarter of 2016. The increase in the volume of average loans resulted in a $3.1 million increase in interest income. Securities represented 30.5% of average interest-earning assets during the second quarter of 2017 compared to 33.3% during the second quarter of 2016. The increase in the volume of average securities resulted in an $81 thousand increase in interest income, partially offset by a $40 thousand decrease due to the unfavorable rate variance.

The cost of average interest-bearing liabilities of 0.56% in the second quarter of 2017 was eight basis points higher than the second quarter of 2016. The cost of average interest-bearing deposits increased four basis points to 0.41% and the cost of short-term borrowings increased 43 basis points to 1.08% in the second quarter of 2017 compared to the same quarter of 2016. The cost of long-term borrowings for the second quarter of 2017 decreased one basis point to 6.32% compared to the same quarter of 2016. Overall, interest-bearing liability rate and volume increases resulted in $940 thousand of higher interest expense.

Average interest-bearing liabilities of $2.83 billion in the second quarter of 2017 were $283.2 million or 11% higher than the second quarter of 2016. On average, interest-bearing deposits grew $173.4 million, while noninterest-bearing demand deposits (a principal component of net free funds) were up $37.0 million. The increase in average deposits was due in part to seasonal inflows of municipal deposits, successful business development efforts in retail banking, and an increase in deposits from our Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Service (“CDARS”) and Insured Cash Sweep (“ICS”) programs. For further discussion of the CDARS and ICS programs, refer to the “Funding Activities—Deposits” section of this Management’s Discussion and Analysis. Overall, interest-bearing deposit rate and volume changes resulted in $415 thousand of higher interest expense during the second quarter of 2017. Average borrowings increased $109.8 million compared to the second quarter of 2016. Overall, short and long-term borrowing rate and volume changes resulted in $525 thousand of higher interest expense during the second quarter of 2017.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

Analysis of Net Interest Income for the Six Months ended June 30, 2017 and June 30, 2016

Net interest income on a taxable equivalent basis for the first six months of 2017 was $56.0 million compared to $51.5 million for the same period last year. The increase in net interest income was due to an increase in average earning assets of $337.0 million or 11% compared to the first six months of 2016.

The net interest margin for the first six months of 2017 was 3.20%, five basis points lower than 3.25% for the same period last year. This comparable period decrease was a function of a six basis point decrease in interest rate spread to 3.09% during the first six months of 2017, partially offset by a one basis point higher contribution from net free funds. The lower interest rate spread was a result of a six basis point increase in the cost of average interest-bearing liabilities.

The yield on earning assets was 3.63% for the first six months of 2017 and 2016. Loan yields decreased two basis points during the first six months of 2017 to 4.17%. The yield on investment securities decreased one basis point during the first six months of 2017 to 2.47%. Overall, the earning asset rate changes reduced interest income by $327 thousand during the first six months of 2017, but that was more than offset by a favorable volume variance that increased interest income by $6.4 million, which collectively drove a $6.1 million increase in interest income.

Average interest-earning assets were $3.52 billion for the first six months of 2017, an increase of $337.0 million or 11% from the comparable period last year, with average loans up $287.4 million and average securities up $36.4 million. The growth in average loans was comprised of increases in most loan categories. Commercial loans, in particular, were up $146.8 million or 16% from the first half of 2016. Residential real estate loans increased $43.0 million or 11% and consumer indirect loans increased $104.3 million or 15% when comparing the first six months of 2017 with the same period in 2016. Loans represented 68.7% of average interest-earning assets during the first six months of 2017 compared to 66.9% during the first six months of 2016. The increase in the volume of average loans resulted in a $5.9 million increase in interest income, partially offset by a $250 thousand decrease due to the unfavorable rate variance. Securities represented 30.9% of average interest-earning assets during the first six months of 2017 compared to 33.1% during the first six months of 2016. The increase in the volume of average securities resulted in a $457 thousand increase in interest income, partially offset by a $77 thousand decrease due to the unfavorable rate variance.

The cost of interest-bearing liabilities of 0.54% for the first six months of 2017 was six basis points higher than the same period in 2016. Rates on interest-bearing deposits were up three basis points to 0.39% for the first six months of 2017 versus the same period in 2016. The cost of short-term borrowings for the first six months of 2017 was 0.97% or 34 basis points higher than 0.63% for the same period last year. The cost of long-term borrowings for the first six months of 2017 decreased one basis point to 6.32% compared to the same period of 2016. Overall, interest-bearing liability rate and volume increases resulted in $1.6 million of higher interest expense.

Average interest-bearing liabilities of $2.79 billion in the first six months of 2017 were $289.5 million or 12% higher than the first six months of 2016. On average, interest-bearing deposits grew $181.6 million, while noninterest-bearing demand deposits were up $38.3 million. Overall, interest-bearing deposit rate and volume changes resulted in $685 thousand of higher interest expense during the first six months of 2017. Average borrowings increased $107.9 million compared to the first six months of 2016. Overall, short and long-term borrowing rate and volume changes resulted in $881 thousand of higher interest expense during the first six months of 2017.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

The following table sets forth certain information relating to the consolidated balance sheets and reflects the average yields earned on interest-earning assets, as well as the average rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities for the periods indicated (in thousands).


	Three months ended June 30,
	2017								2016
	Average Balance			Interest		Average Rate			Average Balance			Interest		Average Rate
Interest-earning assets:
Federal funds sold and interest-earning deposits	$	16,639		$	42		1.03	%	$	316		$	—		0.49	%
Investment securities ⁽¹⁾:
Taxable		783,173			4,402		2.25			784,166			4,419		2.25
Tax-exempt ⁽²⁾		302,497			2,301		3.04			291,054			2,243		3.08

Total investment securities		1,085,670			6,703		2.47			1,075,220			6,662		2.48
Loans:
Commercial business		385,938			4,150		4.31			329,901			3,458		4.22
Commercial mortgage		700,010			8,042		4.61			606,360			6,872		4.56
Residential real estate loans		430,237			4,023		3.74			391,826			3,850		3.93
Residential real estate lines		119,333			1,178		3.96			125,212			1,182		3.80
Consumer indirect		802,379			7,574		3.79			683,722			6,491		3.82
Other consumer		16,680			502		12.07			17,562			516		11.81

Total loans		2,454,577			25,469		4.16			2,154,583			22,369		4.17

Total interest-earning assets		3,556,886			32,214		3.63			3,230,119			29,031		3.61

Allowance for loan losses		(31,924	)							(28,307	)
Other noninterest-earning assets		322,175								305,948

Total assets	$	3,847,137							$	3,507,760

Interest-bearing liabilities:
Deposits:
Interest-bearing demand	$	651,485		$	225		0.14	%	$	579,497		$	208		0.14	%
Savings and money market		1,054,997			362		0.14			1,017,911			330		0.13
Time deposits		762,874			1,913		1.01			698,505			1,547		0.89

Total interest-bearing deposits		2,469,356			2,500		0.41			2,295,913			2,085		0.37
Short-term borrowings		323,562			870		1.08			213,826			344		0.65
Long-term borrowings		39,085			617		6.32			39,015			618		6.33

Total borrowings		362,647			1,487		1.64			252,841			962		1.52

Total interest-bearing liabilities		2,832,003			3,987		0.56			2,548,754			3,047		0.48

Noninterest-bearing demand deposits		658,926								621,912
Other noninterest-bearing liabilities		19,481								19,923
Shareholders’ equity		336,727								317,171

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	3,847,137							$	3,507,760

Net interest income (tax-equivalent)				$	28,227							$	25,984

Interest rate spread							3.07	%							3.13	%

Net earning assets	$	724,883							$	681,365

Net interest margin (tax-equivalent)							3.18	%							3.23	%

Ratio of average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities							125.60	%							126.73	%

⁽¹⁾	Investment securities are shown at amortized cost.

⁽²⁾	The interest on tax-exempt securities is calculated on a tax equivalent basis assuming a Federal tax rate of 35%.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS


	Six months ended June 30,
	2017								2016
	Average Balance			Interest		Average Rate			Average Balance			Interest		Average Rate
Interest-earning assets:
Federal funds sold and interest-earning deposits	$	13,377		$	67		1.01	%	$	193		$	1		0.53	%
Investment securities ⁽¹⁾:
Taxable		783,593			8,786		2.24			759,125			8,524		2.25
Tax-exempt ⁽²⁾		304,261			4,628		3.04			292,286			4,510		3.09

Total investment securities		1,087,854			13,414		2.47			1,051,411			13,034		2.48
Loans:
Commercial business		374,715			7,936		4.27			323,022			6,705		4.17
Commercial mortgage		689,370			15,885		4.65			594,251			13,585		4.60
Residential real estate loans		429,993			8,077		3.76			386,952			7,682		3.97
Residential real estate lines		120,457			2,370		3.97			126,264			2,390		3.81
Consumer indirect		785,228			14,817		3.81			680,927			13,022		3.85
Other consumer		16,818			1,000		11.99			17,744			1,041		11.80

Total loans		2,416,581			50,085		4.17			2,129,160			44,425		4.19

Total interest-earning assets		3,517,812			63,566		3.63			3,180,764			57,460		3.63

Allowance for loan losses		(31,606	)							(27,973	)
Other noninterest-earning assets		314,853								303,814

Total assets	$	3,801,059							$	3,456,605

Interest-bearing liabilities:
Deposits:
Interest-bearing demand	$	642,861		$	443		0.14	%	$	575,960		$	411		0.14	%
Savings and money market		1,042,748			687		0.13			991,770			654		0.13
Time deposits		742,254			3,601		0.98			678,521			2,981		0.88

Total interest-bearing deposits		2,427,863			4,731		0.39			2,246,251			4,046		0.36
Short-term borrowings		325,368			1,564		0.97			217,576			683		0.63
Long-term borrowings		39,076			1,235		6.32			39,006			1,235		6.33

Total borrowings		364,444			2,799		1.54			256,582			1,918		1.50

Total interest-bearing liabilities		2,792,307			7,530		0.54			2,502,833			5,964		0.48

Noninterest-bearing demand deposits		658,063								619,751
Other noninterest-bearing liabilities		20,307								20,842
Shareholders’ equity		330,382								313,179

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	3,801,059							$	3,456,605

Net interest income (tax-equivalent)				$	56,036							$	51,496

Interest rate spread							3.09	%							3.15	%

Net earning assets	$	725,505							$	677,931

Net interest margin (tax-equivalent)							3.20	%							3.25	%

Ratio of average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities							125.98	%							127.09	%

⁽¹⁾	Investment securities are shown at amortized cost.

⁽²⁾	The interest on tax-exempt securities is calculated on a tax equivalent basis assuming a Federal tax rate of 35%.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

The following table presents, on a tax equivalent basis, the relative contribution of changes in volumes and changes in rates to changes in net interest income for the periods indicated. The change in interest income not solely due to changes in volume or rate has been allocated in proportion to the absolute dollar amounts of the change in each (in thousands):


	Three months ended June 30, 2017 vs. 2016									Six months ended June 30, 2017 vs. 2016
Increase (decrease) in:	Volume			Rate			Total			Volume			Rate			Total
Interest income:
Federal funds sold and interest-earning deposits	$	41		$	1		$	42		$	66		$	—		$	66
Investment securities:
Taxable		(6	)		(11	)		(17	)		274			(12	)		262
Tax-exempt		87			(29	)		58			183			(65	)		118

Total investment securities		81			(40	)		41			457			(77	)		380
Loans:
Commercial business		601			91			692			1,093			138			1,231
Commercial mortgage		1,075			95			1,170			2,191			109			2,300
Residential real estate loans		365			(192	)		173			823			(428	)		395
Residential real estate lines		(57	)		53			(4	)		(112	)		92			(20	)
Consumer indirect		1,120			(37	)		1,083			1,970			(175	)		1,795
Other consumer		(27	)		13			(14	)		(55	)		14			(41	)

Total loans		3,077			23			3,100			5,910			(250	)		5,660

Total interest income		3,199			(16	)		3,183			6,433			(327	)		6,106

Interest expense:
Deposits:
Interest-bearing demand		25			(8	)		17			46			(14	)		32
Savings and money market		12			20			32			34			(1	)		33
Time deposits		150			216			366			294			326			620

Total interest-bearing deposits		187			228			415			374			311			685
Short-term borrowings		228			298			526			425			456			881
Long-term borrowings		1			(2	)		(1	)		2			(2	)		—

Total borrowings		229			296			525			427			454			881

Total interest expense		416			524			940			801			765			1,566

Net interest income	$	2,783		$	(540	)	$	2,243		$	5,632		$	(1,092	)	$	4,540

Provision for Loan Losses

The provision for loan losses is based upon credit loss experience, growth or contraction of specific segments of the loan portfolio, and the estimate of losses inherent in the current loan portfolio. The provision for loan losses for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2017 were $3.8 million and $6.6 million, respectively, compared to $2.0 million and $4.3 million for the corresponding periods in 2016. The increase in provision is primarily attributable to growth in the total loan portfolio combined with the impact of the downgrade of one commercial credit relationship. The downgrade necessitated a provision and increase in allowance for loan losses of approximately $925 thousand.

See the “Allowance for Loan Losses” and “Non-Performing Assets and Potential Problem Loans” sections of this Management’s Discussion and Analysis for further discussion.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

Noninterest Income

The following table details the major categories of noninterest income for the periods presented (in thousands):


	Three months ended June 30,				Six months ended June 30,
	2017		2016		2017		2016
Service charges on deposits	$	1,840	$	1,755	$	3,585	$	3,479
Insurance income		1,133		1,183		2,564		2,855
ATM and debit card		1,456		1,421		2,785		2,746
Investment advisory		1,429		1,365		2,860		2,608
Company owned life insurance		473		486		918		1,854
Investments in limited partnerships		135		36		105		92
Loan servicing		123		112		243		228
Net gain on sale of loans held for sale		72		78		120		156
Net gain on investment securities		210		1,387		416		2,000
Net gain on other assets		6		82		4		86
Contingent consideration liability adjustment		1,200		—		1,200		—
Other		1,256		1,011		2,369		2,029

Total noninterest income	$	9,333	$	8,916	$	17,169	$	18,133

Insurance income decreased $291 thousand, or 10%, to $2.6 million for the first six months of 2017 compared to $2.9 million for the first half of 2016. The decrease was primarily due to the loss of legacy SDN accounts.

Investment advisory income increased to $2.9 million in the first half of 2017 compared to $2.6 million in the first half of 2016, reflecting higher assets under managements driven by favorable market conditions and successful business development efforts.

Income from company owned life insurance decreased to $918 thousand in the first six months of 2017 compared to $1.9 million in the same period in 2016, as the first quarter of 2016 included $911 thousand of death benefit proceeds.

We have investments in limited partnerships, primarily small business investment companies, and account for these investments under the equity method. The income from these equity method investments fluctuates based on the performance of the underlying investments.

During the first half of 2017, we recognized net gains on investment securities totaling $416 thousand from the sale of four agency securities and six mortgage backed securities. The $2.0 million in gains realized during the first half of 2016 resulted from the sale of 17 agency securities and nine mortgage backed securities. The amount and timing of our sale of investment securities is dependent on a number of factors, including our prudent efforts to realize gains while managing duration, premium and credit risk.

In the second quarter of 2017, we recognized a $1.2 million non-cash fair value adjustment of the contingent liability related to the SDN acquisition. We also recognized $1.6 million of goodwill impairment related to the same acquisition.

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Noninterest Expense

The following table details the major categories of noninterest expense for the periods presented (in thousands):


	Three months ended June 30,				Six months ended June 30,
	2017		2016		2017		2016
Salaries and employee benefits	$	11,986	$	10,818	$	23,355	$	22,432
Occupancy and equipment		4,184		3,664		8,148		7,289
Professional services		1,229		2,833		2,428		4,280
Computer and data processing		1,312		1,159		2,483		2,246
Supplies and postage		467		464		1,004		1,058
FDIC assessments		469		441		926		877
Advertising and promotions		473		530		751		957
Amortization of intangibles		291		315		588		637
Goodwill impairment		1,575		—		1,575		—
Other		1,955		1,896		3,625		3,562

Total noninterest expense	$	23,941	$	22,120	$	44,883	$	43,338

Salaries and employee benefits expense increased by $923 thousand or 4% in the first half of 2017 compared to the same period in 2016, primarily due to additional personnel to support our organic growth initiatives.

Occupancy and equipment expense increased $859 thousand in the first half of 2017 compared to the same period in 2016, primarily due to organic growth initiatives.

Professional services decreased $1.9 million when comparing the first six months of 2017 to the same period in 2016. The prior year includes approximately $2.1 million of professional services associated with responding to the demands of an activist shareholder.

Computer and data processing expense increased $237 thousand, or 11%, when comparing the first half of 2017 to the first half of 2016 primarily due to information technology projects to maintain and improve our infrastructure.

We recognized $1.6 million of goodwill impairment in the second quarter of 2017 related to the SDN acquisition. For additional discussion related to the goodwill impairment see Note 6, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, of the notes to consolidated financial statements.

Our efficiency ratio for the six months ended June 30, 2017 was 61.66% compared with 64.08% for the first half of 2016. The lower efficiency ratio is a result of the higher net interest income and noninterest income associated with our organic growth initiatives. The efficiency ratio is calculated by dividing total noninterest expense by net revenue, defined as the sum of tax-equivalent net interest income and noninterest income before net gains on investment securities. An increase in the efficiency ratio indicates that more resources are being utilized to generate the same volume of income, while a decrease indicates a more efficient allocation of resources. The efficiency ratio, a banking industry financial measure, is not required by GAAP. However, the efficiency ratio is used by management in its assessment of financial performance specifically as it relates to noninterest expense control. Management also believes such information is useful to investors in evaluating Company performance.

Income Taxes

For the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, we recorded income tax expense of $5.9 million and $5.6 million, respectively. The effective tax rates for the year-to-date periods in 2017 and 2016 were 29.4% and 27.6%, respectively. The increase in income tax expense and effective tax rate was primarily due to the non-taxable death benefits proceeds on company owned life insurance received in the first quarter of 2016. In addition, the higher effective tax rate in 2017 was a result of the $1.6 million non-cash goodwill impairment charge related to the SDN acquisition, partially offset by the $1.2 million non-cash fair value adjustment of the contingent consideration liability related to the SDN acquisition, both of which were non-taxable adjustments. Effective tax rates are impacted by items of income and expense that are not subject to federal or state taxation. Our effective tax rates reflect the impact of these items, which include, but are not limited to, interest income from tax-exempt securities and earnings on company owned life insurance. In addition, our effective tax rate for 2017 and 2016 reflects the New York State tax savings generated by our real estate investment trust.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Investment Securities

The following table summarizes the composition of our investment securities portfolio as of the dates indicated (in thousands):


	Investment Securities Portfolio Composition
	June 30, 2017				December 31, 2016
	Amortized Cost		Fair Value		Amortized Cost		Fair Value
Securities available for sale (“AFS”):
U.S. Government agencies and government-sponsored enterprise securities	$	187,545	$	187,571	$	187,325	$	186,268
Mortgage-backed securities:
Agency mortgage-backed securities		353,354		351,899		356,667		352,643
Non-Agency mortgage-backed securities		—		875		—		824
Asset-backed securities		—		230		—		191

Total AFS securities		540,899		540,575		543,992		539,926
Securities held to maturity (“HTM”):
State and political subdivisions		289,684		294,202		305,248		305,759
Mortgage-backed securities		243,787		240,700		238,090		234,232

Total HTM securities		533,471		534,902		543,338		539,991

Total investment securities	$	1,074,370	$	1,075,477	$	1,087,330	$	1,079,917

The AFS investment securities portfolio increased $649 thousand from $539.9 million at December 31, 2016 to $540.6 million at June 30, 2017. The AFS portfolio had net unrealized losses totaling $324 thousand and $4.1 million at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. The unrealized losses in the AFS portfolio were predominantly caused by changes in market interest rates. The fair value of most of the investment securities in the AFS portfolio fluctuates as market interest rates change.

Security Yields and Maturities Schedule

The following table sets forth certain information regarding the amortized cost (“Cost”), weighted average yields (“Yield”) and contractual maturities of our debt securities portfolio as of June 30, 2017. Mortgage-backed securities are included in maturity categories based on their stated maturity date. Actual maturities may differ from the contractual maturities presented because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay certain investments. No tax-equivalent adjustments were made to the weighted average yields (dollars in thousands).


	Due in one year or less					Due from one to five years					Due after five years through ten years					Due after ten years					Total
	Cost		Yield			Cost		Yield			Cost		Yield			Cost		Yield			Cost		Yield
Available for sale debt securities:
U.S. Government agencies and government-sponsored enterprises	$	5		0.78	%	$	32,610		1.67	%	$	150,720		2.33	%	$	4,210		1.84	%	$	187,545		2.20	%
Mortgage-backed securities		—		—			112,391		1.90			153,917		2.52			87,046		2.27			353,354		2.26

	5		0.78			145,001		1.85			304,637		2.43			91,256		2.25			540,899		2.24
Held to maturity debt securities:
State and political subdivisions		54,438		1.80			166,487		2.15			68,759		1.87			—		—			289,684		2.02
Mortgage-backed securities		—		—			—		—			10,421		1.65			233,366		2.18			243,787		2.16

	54,438		1.80			166,487		2.15			79,180		1.85			233,366		2.18			533,471		2.08

Total investment securities	$	54,443		1.80	%	$	311,488		2.01	%	$	383,817		2.31	%	$	324,622		2.20	%	$	1,074,370		2.16	%

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

Impairment Assessment

We review investment securities on an ongoing basis for the presence of other than temporary impairment (“OTTI”) with formal reviews performed quarterly. Declines in the fair value of held to maturity and available for sale securities below their cost that are deemed to be other than temporary are reflected in earnings as realized losses to the extent the impairment is related to credit losses or the security is intended to be sold or will be required to be sold. The amount of the impairment related to non-credit related factors is recognized in other comprehensive income. Evaluating whether the impairment of a debt security is other than temporary involves assessing i.) the intent to sell the debt security or ii.) the likelihood of being required to sell the security before the recovery of its amortized cost basis. In determining whether the OTTI includes a credit loss, we use our best estimate of the present value of cash flows expected to be collected from the debt security considering factors such as: a.) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than the amortized cost basis, b.) adverse conditions specifically related to the security, an industry, or a geographic area, c.) the historical and implied volatility of the fair value of the security, d.) the payment structure of the debt security and the likelihood of the issuer being able to make payments that increase in the future, e.) failure of the issuer of the security to make scheduled interest or principal payments, f.) any changes to the rating of the security by a rating agency, and g.) recoveries or additional declines in fair value subsequent to the balance sheet date. The assessment of whether OTTI exists involves a high degree of subjectivity and judgment and is based on the information available to management at a point in time. There were no securities deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired during the six month periods ended June 30, 2017 and 2016.

LENDING ACTIVITIES

The following table summarizes the composition of our loan portfolio, excluding loans held for sale and including net unearned income and net deferred fees and costs, as of the dates indicated (in thousands).


	Loan Portfolio Composition
	June 30, 2017					December 31, 2016
	Amount		% of Total			Amount		% of Total
Commercial business	$	398,343		15.8	%	$	349,547		14.9	%
Commercial mortgage		724,064		28.8			670,058		28.6

Total commercial		1,122,407		44.6			1,019,605		43.5
Residential real estate loans		432,053		17.2			427,937		18.3
Residential real estate lines		118,611		4.7			122,555		5.2
Consumer indirect		826,708		32.8			752,421		32.2
Other consumer		17,093		0.7			17,643		0.8

Total consumer		1,394,465		55.4			1,320,556		56.5

Total loans		2,516,872		100.0	%		2,340,161		100.0	%

Less: Allowance for loan losses		33,159					30,934

Total loans, net	$	2,483,713				$	2,309,227

Total loans increased $176.7 million to $2.52 billion at June 30, 2017 from $2.34 billion at December 31, 2016. The increase in loans was attributable to our organic growth initiatives.

Commercial loans increased $102.8 million and represented 44.6% of total loans as of June 30, 2017, a result of our continued commercial business development efforts.

The consumer indirect portfolio totaled $826.7 million and represented 32.8% of total loans as of June 30, 2017. During the first half of 2017, we originated $223.2 million in indirect auto loans with a mix of approximately 41% new auto and 59% used auto. During the first half of 2016, we originated $157.8 million in indirect auto loans with a mix of approximately 41% new auto and 59% used auto. Our origination volumes and mix of new and used vehicles financed fluctuate depending on general market conditions.

Loans Held for Sale and Loan Servicing Rights

Loans held for sale (not included in the loan portfolio composition table) were entirely comprised of residential real estate loans and totaled $1.9 million and $1.1 million as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

We sell certain qualifying newly originated or refinanced residential real estate loans on the secondary market. Residential real estate loans serviced for others, which are not included in the consolidated statements of financial condition, amounted to $165.5 million and $173.7 million as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

Allowance for Loan Losses

The following table summarizes the activity in the allowance for loan losses for the periods indicated (in thousands).


	Loan Loss Analysis
	Three months ended June 30,						Six months ended June 30,
	2017			2016			2017			2016
Balance as of beginning of period	$	31,081		$	27,568		$	30,934		$	27,085
Charge-offs:
Commercial business		656			42			1,778			644
Commercial mortgage		—			8			10			12
Residential real estate loans		86			134			100			180
Residential real estate lines		—			47			43			51
Consumer indirect		2,204			1,898			5,013			4,396
Other consumer		187			119			390			276

Total charge-offs		3,133			2,248			7,334			5,559
Recoveries:
Commercial business		88			69			246			169
Commercial mortgage		38			6			252			11
Residential real estate loans		8			100			48			125
Residential real estate lines		46			3			56			7
Consumer indirect		1,122			994			2,173			2,164
Other consumer		77			81			171			203

Total recoveries		1,379			1,253			2,946			2,679

Net charge-offs		1,754			995			4,388			2,880
Provision for loan losses		3,832			1,952			6,613			4,320

Balance at end of period	$	33,159		$	28,525		$	33,159		$	28,525

Net loan charge-offs to average loans (annualized)		0.29	%		0.19	%		0.37	%		0.27	%
Allowance for loan losses to total loans		1.32	%		1.29	%		1.32	%		1.29	%
Allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans		263	%		435	%		263	%		435	%

The allowance for loan losses represents the estimated amount of probable credit losses inherent in our loan portfolio. We perform periodic, systematic reviews of the loan portfolio to estimate probable losses in the respective loan portfolios. In addition, we regularly evaluate prevailing economic and business conditions, industry concentrations, changes in the size and characteristics of the portfolio and other pertinent factors. The process we use to determine the overall allowance for loan losses is based on this analysis. Based on this analysis, we believe the allowance for loan losses is adequate as of June 30, 2017.

Assessing the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses involves substantial uncertainties and is based upon management’s evaluation of the amounts required to meet estimated charge-offs in the loan portfolio after weighing a variety of factors, including the risk-profile of our loan products and customers.

The adequacy of the allowance for loan losses is subject to ongoing management review. While management evaluates currently available information in establishing the allowance for loan losses, future adjustments to the allowance may be necessary if conditions differ substantially from the assumptions used in making the evaluations. In addition, various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review a financial institution’s allowance for loan losses. Such agencies may require the financial institution to increase the allowance based on their judgments about information available to them at the time of their examination.

Net charge-offs of $1.8 million in the second quarter of 2017 represented 0.29% of average loans on an annualized basis compared to $995 thousand or 0.19% in the second quarter of 2016. For the six months ended June 30, 2017, net charge-offs of $4.4 million represented 0.37% of average loans, compared to $2.9 million or 0.27% of average loans for the same period in 2016. The allowance for loan losses was $33.2 million at June 30, 2017, compared with $30.9 million at December 31, 2016. The ratio of the allowance for loan losses to total loans was 1.32% at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016. The ratio of allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans was 263% at June 30, 2017, compared with 489% at December 31, 2016.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

Non-Performing Assets and Potential Problem Loans

The table below summarizes our non-performing assets at the dates indicated (in thousands).


	Non-Performing Assets
	June 30, 2017			December 31, 2016
Nonaccrual loans:
Commercial business	$	7,312		$	2,151
Commercial mortgage		2,189			1,025
Residential real estate loans		1,579			1,236
Residential real estate lines		379			372
Consumer indirect		1,149			1,526
Other consumer		11			7

Total nonaccrual loans		12,619			6,317
Accruing loans or consumer overdrafts 90 days or more delinquent		11			9

Total non-performing loans		12,630			6,326
Foreclosed assets		154			107

Total non-performing assets	$	12,784		$	6,433

Non-performing loans to total loans		0.50	%		0.27	%
Non-performing assets to total assets		0.33	%		0.17	%

Changes in the level of nonaccrual loans typically represent increases for loans that reach a specified past due status, offset by reductions for loans that are charged-off, paid down, sold, transferred to foreclosed real estate, or are no longer classified as nonaccrual because they have returned to accrual status. Activity in nonaccrual loans for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 was as follows (in thousands):


	Three months ended June 30, 2017			Six months ended June 30, 2017
Nonaccrual loans, beginning of period	$	8,010		$	6,317
Additions		10,222			17,302
Payments		(1,465	)		(2,563	)
Charge-offs		(3,030	)		(7,124	)
Returned to accruing status		(964	)		(1,159	)
Transferred to other real estate or repossessed assets		(154	)		(154	)

Nonaccrual loans, end of period	$	12,619		$	12,619

Non-performing assets include non-performing loans and foreclosed assets. Non-performing assets at June 30, 2017 were $12.8 million, an increase of $6.4 million from the $6.4 million balance at December 31, 2016. The primary component of non-performing assets is non-performing loans, which were $12.6 million or 0.50% of total loans at June 30, 2017, compared with $6.3 million or 0.27% of total loans at December 31, 2016.

Approximately $4.4 million, or 35%, of the $12.6 million in non-performing loans as of June 30, 2017 were current with respect to payment of principal and interest, but were classified as non-accruing because repayment in full of principal and/or interest was uncertain. Included in nonaccrual loans are troubled debt restructurings (“TDRs”) of $850 thousand and $1.4 million at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. We had one TDR that was accruing interest as of June 30, 2017, and we had no TDRs that were accruing interest as of December 31, 2016.

Foreclosed assets consist of real property formerly pledged as collateral for loans, which we have acquired through foreclosure proceedings or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. Foreclosed asset holdings represented three properties totaling $154 thousand at June 30, 2017 and four properties totaling $107 thousand at December 31, 2016.

Potential problem loans are loans that are currently performing, but information known about possible credit problems of the borrowers causes us to have concern as to the ability of such borrowers to comply with the present loan payment terms and may result in disclosure of such loans as nonperforming at some time in the future. These loans remain in a performing status due to a variety of factors, including payment history, the value of collateral supporting the credits, and/or personal or government guarantees. We consider loans classified as substandard, which continue to accrue interest, to be potential problem loans. We identified $14.3 million and $15.6 million in loans that continued to accrue interest which were classified as substandard as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

FUNDING ACTIVITIES

Deposits

The following table summarizes the composition of our deposits at the dates indicated (dollars in thousands):


	Deposit Composition
	June 30, 2017					December 31, 2016
	Amount		% of Total			Amount		% of Total
Noninterest-bearing demand	$	677,124		21.6	%	$	677,076		22.6	%
Interest-bearing demand		631,451		20.2			581,436		19.4
Savings and money market		999,125		31.9			1,034,194		34.5
Time deposits < $250,000		685,242		21.8			602,715		20.2
Time deposits of $250,000 or more		139,544		4.5			99,801		3.3

Total deposits	$	3,132,486		100.0	%	$	2,995,222		100.0	%

We offer a variety of deposit products designed to attract and retain customers, with the primary focus on building and expanding long-term relationships. At June 30, 2017, total deposits were $3.13 billion, representing an increase of $137.3 million for the year. Time deposits were approximately 26% of total deposits at June 30, 2017 and 24% at December 31, 2016.

Nonpublic deposits, the largest component of our funding sources, totaled $2.29 billion and $2.19 billion at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively, and represented 73% of total deposits as of the end of each period. We have managed this segment of funding through a strategy of competitive pricing that minimizes the number of customer relationships that have only a single service high cost deposit account.

As an additional source of funding, we offer a variety of public (municipal) deposit products to the towns, villages, counties and school districts within our market. Public deposits generally range from 20% to 30% of our total deposits. There is a high degree of seasonality in this component of funding, because the level of deposits varies with the seasonal cash flows for these public customers. We maintain the necessary levels of short-term liquid assets to accommodate the seasonality associated with public deposits. Total public deposits were $837.8 million and $803.6 million at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively, and represented 27% of total deposits as of the end of each period. The increase in public deposits during 2017 was due largely to successful business development efforts.

We had no traditional brokered deposits at June 30, 2017 or December 31, 2016; however, we do participate in the CDARS and ICS programs, which enable depositors to receive FDIC insurance coverage for deposits otherwise exceeding the maximum insurable amount. CDARS and ICS deposits are considered brokered deposits for regulatory reporting purposes. Through these programs, deposits in excess of the maximum insurable amount are placed with multiple participating financial institutions. Reciprocal CDARS deposits and ICS deposits totaled $167.6 million and $137.5 million, respectively, at June 30, 2017, compared to $143.2 million and $152.9, respectively, at December 31, 2016.

Borrowings

The Company classifies borrowings as short-term or long-term in accordance with the original terms of the applicable agreement. Outstanding borrowings consisted of the following as of the dates indicated (in thousands):


	June 30, 2017		December 31, 2016
Short-term borrowings - Short-term FHLB borrowings	$	347,500	$	331,500
Long-term borrowings - Subordinated notes		39,096		39,061

Total borrowings	$	386,596	$	370,561

Short-term Borrowings

Short-term FHLB borrowings have original maturities of less then one year and include overnight borrowings which we typically utilize to address short term funding needs as they arise. Short-term FHLB borrowings at June 30, 2017 consisted of $187.6 million in overnight borrowings and $159.9 million in short-term advances. The maximum amount of Short-term FHLB borrowings outstanding at any month-end during the six months ended June 30, 2017 was $355.6 million. Short-term FHLB borrowings at December 31, 2016 consisted of $171.5 million in overnight borrowings and $160.0 million in short-term advances.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

We have credit capacity with the FHLB and can borrow through facilities that include amortizing and term advances or repurchase agreements. We had approximately $50.0 million of immediate credit capacity with the FHLB as of June 30, 2017. We had approximately $579.0 million in secured borrowing capacity at the Federal Reserve Bank (“FRB”) discount window, none of which was outstanding at June 30, 2017. The FHLB and FRB credit capacity are collateralized by securities from our investment portfolio and certain qualifying loans. We had approximately $140.0 million of credit available under unsecured federal funds purchased lines with various banks as of June 30, 2017. Additionally, we had approximately $223.2 million of unencumbered liquid securities available for pledging.

The Parent has a revolving line of credit with a commercial bank allowing borrowings up to $20.0 million in total as an additional source of working capital. At June 30, 2017, no amounts have been drawn on the line of credit.

Long-term Borrowings

On April 15, 2015, we issued $40.0 million of Subordinated Notes in a registered public offering. The Subordinated Notes bear interest at a fixed rate of 6.0% per year, payable semi-annually, for the first 10 years. From April 15, 2025 to the April 15, 2030 maturity date, the interest rate will reset quarterly to an annual interest rate equal to the then current three-month London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) plus 3.944%, payable quarterly. The Subordinated Notes are redeemable by us at any quarterly interest payment date beginning on April 15, 2025 to maturity at par, plus accrued and unpaid interest. Proceeds, net of debt issuance costs of $1.1 million, were $38.9 million. The Subordinated Notes qualify as Tier 2 capital for regulatory purposes.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

Liquidity

The objective of maintaining adequate liquidity is to assure that we meet our financial obligations. These obligations include the withdrawal of deposits on demand or at their contractual maturity, the repayment of matured borrowings, the ability to fund new and existing loan commitments and the ability to take advantage of new business opportunities. We achieve liquidity by maintaining a strong base of both core customer funds and maturing short-term assets; we also rely on our ability to sell or pledge securities and lines-of-credit and our overall ability to access to the financial and capital markets.

Liquidity for the Bank is managed through the monitoring of anticipated changes in loans, the investment portfolio, core deposits and wholesale funds. The strength of the Bank’s liquidity position is a result of its base of core customer deposits. These core deposits are supplemented by wholesale funding sources that include credit lines with the other banking institutions, the FHLB and the FRB. The primary source of our non-deposit borrowings is FHLB advances, of which we had $347.5 million outstanding at June 30, 2017. In addition to this amount, we have additional collateralized wholesale borrowing capacity of approximately $769.0 million from various funding sources which include the FHLB, the FRB, and commercial banks that we can use to fund lending activities, liquidity needs, and/or to adjust and manage our asset and liability position.

The Parent’s funding requirements consist primarily of dividends to shareholders, debt service, income taxes, operating expenses, funding of nonbank subsidiaries, repurchases of our stock, and acquisitions. The Parent obtains funding to meet obligations from dividends received from the Bank, net taxes collected from subsidiaries included in the federal consolidated tax return, and the issuance of debt and equity securities. In addition, the Parent maintains a revolving line of credit with a commercial bank for an aggregate amount of up to $20.0 million, all of which was available at June 30, 2017. The line of credit has a one year term and matures in May 2018. Funds drawn would be used for general corporate purposes and backup liquidity.

Cash and cash equivalents were $84.5 million as of June 30, 2017, up $13.2 million from $71.3 million as of December 31, 2016. Net cash provided by operating activities totaled $22.6 million and the principal source of operating activity cash flow was net income adjusted for noncash income and expense items. Net cash used in investing activities totaled $172.7 million, which included outflows of $181.3 million for net loan originations and inflows of $14.8 million from net investment securities transactions. Net cash provided by financing activities of $163.4 million was attributed to a $137.3 million increase in deposits, $16.7 million from the “at-the-market” common stock offering and a $16.0 million increase in short-term borrowings, partly offset by $6.8 million in dividend payments.

Capital Management

We actively manage capital, commensurate with our risk profile, to enhance shareholder value. We also seek to maintain capital levels for the Company and the Bank at amounts in excess of the regulatory “well-capitalized” thresholds. Periodically, we may respond to market conditions by implementing changes to our overall balance sheet positioning to manage our capital position.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

Banks and financial holding companies are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by state and federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can result in certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material impact on our consolidated financial statements. Capital adequacy guidelines and, additionally for banks, prompt corrective action regulations, involve quantitative measures of assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance-sheet items calculated under regulatory accounting practices. Capital amounts and classifications are also subject to qualitative judgments by regulators about components, risk weighting and other factors.

Shareholders’ equity was $347.6 million at June 30, 2017, an increase of $27.6 million from $320.1 million at December 31, 2016. Net income for the year and stock issued from the “at-the-market” common stock offering increased shareholders’ equity by $14.2 million and $16.7 million, respectively, which were partially offset by common and preferred stock dividends declared of $6.9 million. Accumulated other comprehensive loss included in shareholders’ equity decreased $2.7 million during the first six months of 2017 due primarily to lower net unrealized losses on securities available for sale.

The FRB and FDIC have adopted a system using risk-based capital guidelines to evaluate the capital adequacy of banks and bank holding companies. The final rules implementing the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision’s (“BCBS”) capital guidelines for U.S. banks became effective for the Company on January 1, 2015, with full compliance with all of the final requirements phased in over a multi-year schedule, to be fully phased-in by January 1, 2019. As of June 30, 2017, the Company’s capital levels remained characterized as “well-capitalized” under these rules.

The following table reflects the ratios and their components (dollars in thousands):


	June 30, 2017			December 31, 2016
Common shareholders’ equity	$	330,301		$	302,714
Less: Goodwill and other intangible assets, net of deferred tax liabilities		67,908			68,759
Net unrealized (loss) gain on investment securities ⁽¹⁾		(1,413	)		(3,729	)
Net periodic pension & postretirement benefits plan adjustments		(9,880	)		(10,222	)
Other		—			—

Common equity Tier 1 (“CET1”) capital		273,686			247,906
Plus: Preferred stock		17,340			17,340
Less: Other		—			—

Tier 1 Capital		291,026			265,246
Plus: Qualifying allowance for loan losses		33,159			30,934
Subordinated Notes		39,096			39,061

Total regulatory capital	$	363,281		$	335,241

Adjusted average total assets (for leverage capital purposes)	$	3,778,477		$	3,602,377

Total risk-weighted assets	$	2,775,746		$	2,584,161

Regulatory Capital Ratios
Tier 1 leverage (Tier 1 capital to adjusted average assets)		7.70	%		7.36	%
CET1 capital (CET1 capital to total risk-weighted assets)		9.86			9.59
Tier 1 capital (Tier 1 capital to total risk-weighted assets)		10.48			10.26
Total risk-based capital (Total regulatory capital to total risk-weighted assets)		13.09			12.97

⁽¹⁾	Includes unrealized gains and losses related to the Company’s reclassification of available for sale investment securities to the held to maturity category.

BCBS Capital Rules

The BCBS Capital Rules include a new common equity Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets minimum ratio of 4.5%, increase the minimum Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets ratio from 4.0% to 6.0%, require a minimum total capital to risk-weighted assets ratio of 8.0%, and require a minimum Tier 1 leverage ratio of 4.0%. A new capital conservation buffer is also established above the regulatory minimum capital requirements, effectively increasing the minimum required risk-weighted asset ratios. This capital conservation buffer is being phased-in as of January 1, 2016 at 0.625% of risk-weighted assets and increases each subsequent year by an additional 0.625% until reaching its final level of 2.5% on January 1, 2019. Banking institutions with a capital conservation buffer below the minimum level will face constraints on dividends, equity repurchases and compensation based on the amount of the shortfall. The BCBS Capital Rules also provide for a “countercyclical capital buffer” that is applicable to only certain covered institutions and does not have any current applicability to the Company or the Bank. Strict eligibility criteria for regulatory capital instruments were also implemented under the final rules. The final rules also revised the definition and calculation of Tier 1 capital, total capital, and risk-weighted assets.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

The following table presents actual and required capital ratios as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 for the Company and the Bank under the BCBS Capital Rules. The minimum required capital amounts presented include the minimum required capital levels as of those dates based on the phase-in provisions of the BCBS Capital Rules and the minimum required capital levels as of January 1, 2019 when the BCBS Capital Rules have been fully phased-in. Capital levels required to be considered well capitalized are based upon prompt corrective action regulations, as amended to reflect the changes under the BCBS Capital Rules (in thousands):


	Actual					Minimum Capital Required – Basel III Phase-in Schedule					Minimum Capital Required – Basel III Fully Phased-in					Required to be Considered Well Capitalized
	Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio
June 30, 2017
Tier 1 leverage:
Company	$	291,026		7.70	%	$	151,139		4.00	%	$	151,139		4.00	%	$	188,924		5.00	%
Bank		311,463		8.26			150,739		4.00			150,739		4.00			188,424		5.00
CET1 capital:
Company		273,686		9.86			159,605		5.75			194,302		7.00			180,423		6.50
Bank		311,463		11.26			159,077		5.75			193,659		7.00			179,826		6.50
Tier 1 capital:
Company		291,026		10.48			201,242		7.25			235,938		8.50			222,060		8.00
Bank		311,463		11.26			200,576		7.25			235,158		8.50			221,325		8.00
Total capital:
Company		363,281		13.09			256,756		9.25			291,453		10.50			277,575		10.00
Bank		344,622		12.46			255,907		9.25			290,489		10.50			276,656		10.00
December 31, 2016
Tier 1 leverage:
Company	$	265,246		7.36	%	$	144,095		4.00	%	$	144,095		4.00	%	$	180,119		5.00	%
Bank		284,765		7.92			143,862		4.00			143,862		4.00			179,828		5.00
CET1 capital:
Company		247,906		9.59			132,438		5.13			180,891		7.00			167,970		6.50
Bank		284,765		11.06			132,014		5.13			180,312		7.00			167,432		6.50
Tier 1 capital:
Company		265,246		10.26			171,201		6.63			219,654		8.50			206,733		8.00
Bank		284,765		11.06			170,652		6.63			218,950		8.50			206,070		8.00
Total capital:
Company		335,241		12.97			222,884		8.63			271,337		10.50			258,416		10.00
Bank		315,699		12.26			222,170		8.63			270,467		10.50			257,588		10.00

Dividend Restrictions

In the ordinary course of business, the Company is dependent upon dividends from the Bank to provide funds for the payment of dividends to shareholders and to provide for other cash requirements. Banking regulations may limit the amount of dividends that may be paid. Approval by regulatory authorities is required if the effect of dividends declared would cause the regulatory capital of the Bank to fall below specified minimum levels. Approval is also required if dividends declared exceed the net profits for that year combined with the retained net profits for the preceding two years.

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ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk were presented at December 31, 2016 in Item 7A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 7, 2017. The following is an update of the discussion provided therein.

Portfolio Composition

There was no material change in the composition of assets, deposit liabilities or borrowings from December 31, 2016 to June 30, 2017. See the section titled “Analysis of Financial Condition” in Part I, Item 2, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” for a discussion of asset, deposit and borrowing activity during the period.

Net Interest Income at Risk

A primary tool used to manage interest rate risk is “rate shock” simulation to measure the rate sensitivity. Rate shock simulation is a modeling technique used to estimate the impact of changes in rates on net interest income as well as economic value of equity. At June 30, 2017, the Company was slightly asset sensitive, meaning that net interest income increases in rising rate conditions.

Net interest income at risk is measured by estimating the changes in net interest income resulting from instantaneous and sustained parallel shifts in interest rates of different magnitudes over a period of 12 months. The following table sets forth the estimated changes to net interest income over the 12-month period ending June 30, 2018 assuming instantaneous changes in interest rates for the given rate shock scenarios (dollars in thousands):


	Changes in Interest Rate
	-100 bp			+100 bp			+200 bp			+300 bp
Change in net interest income	$	(1,687	)	$	896		$	1,752		$	150
% Change		(1.44	)%		0.76	%		1.49	%		0.13	%

In addition to the changes in interest rate scenarios listed above, other scenarios are typically modeled to measure interest rate risk. These scenarios vary depending on the economic and interest rate environment.

The simulation referenced above is based on our assumption as to the effect of interest rate changes on assets and liabilities and assumes a parallel shift of the yield curve. It also includes certain assumptions about the future pricing of loans and deposits in response to changes in interest rates. Further, it assumes that delinquency rates would not change as a result of changes in interest rates, although there can be no assurance that this will be the case. While this simulation is a useful measure as to net interest income at risk due to a change in interest rates, it is not a forecast of future results, does not measure the effect of changing interest rates on noninterest income and is based on many assumptions that, if changed, could cause a different outcome.

Economic Value of Equity At Risk

The economic (or “fair”) value of financial instruments on our balance sheet will also vary under the interest rate scenarios previously discussed. This variance is measured by simulating changes in our economic value of equity (“EVE”), which is calculated by subtracting the estimated fair value of liabilities from the estimated fair value of assets. Fair values for financial instruments are estimated by discounting projected cash flows (principal and interest) at current replacement rates for each account type, while fair values of non-financial assets and liabilities are assumed to equal book value and do not vary with interest rate fluctuations. An economic value simulation is a static measure for balance sheet accounts at a given point in time, but this measurement can change substantially over time as the characteristics of our balance sheet evolve and as interest rate and yield curve assumptions are updated.

The amount of change in economic value under different interest rate scenarios depends on the characteristics of each class of financial instrument, including the stated interest rate or spread relative to current market rates or spreads, the likelihood of prepayment, whether the rate is fixed or floating, and the maturity date of the instrument. As a general rule, fixed-rate financial assets become more valuable in declining rate scenarios and less valuable in rising rate scenarios, while fixed-rate financial liabilities gain in value as interest rates rise and lose value as interest rates decline. The longer the duration of the financial instrument, the greater the impact a rate change will have on its value. In our economic value simulations, estimated prepayments are factored in for financial instruments with stated maturity dates, and decay rates for non-maturity deposits are projected based on historical data (back-testing).

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The analysis that follows presents the estimated EVE resulting from market interest rates prevailing at a given quarter-end (“Pre-Shock Scenario”), and under other interest rate scenarios (each a “Rate Shock Scenario”) represented by immediate, permanent, parallel shifts in interest rates from those observed at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016. The analysis additionally presents a measurement of the interest rate sensitivity at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016. EVE amounts are computed under each respective Pre- Shock Scenario and Rate Shock Scenario. An increase in the EVE amount is considered favorable, while a decline is considered unfavorable.


	June 30, 2017								December 31, 2016
Rate Shock Scenario:	EVE		Change			Percentage Change			EVE		Change			Percentage Change
Pre-Shock Scenario	$	561,824							$	532,744
- 100 Basis Points		572,906	$	11,082			1.97	%		543,506	$	10,762			2.02	%
+ 100 Basis Points		542,437		(19,387	)		(3.45	)		507,924		(24,820	)		(4.66	)
+ 200 Basis Points		520,382		(41,442	)		(7.38	)		481,692		(51,052	)		(9.58	)
+ 300 Basis Points		485,535		(76,289	)		(13.58	)		445,207		(87,537	)		(16.43	)

The Pre-Shock Scenario EVE was $561.8 million at June 30, 2017, compared to $532.7 million at December 31, 2016. The increase in the Pre-Shock Scenario EVE at June 30, 2017 resulted primarily from a more favorable valuation of non-maturity deposits that reflected alternative funding rate changes used for discounting future cash flows.

The +200 basis point Rate Shock Scenario EVE increased from $481.7 million at December 31, 2016 to $520.4 million at June 30, 2017, reflecting the more favorable valuation of non-maturity deposits. The percentage change in the EVE amount from the Pre-Shock Scenario to the +200 basis point Rate Shock Scenario decreased from (9.58)% at December 31, 2016 to (7.38)% at June 30, 2017. The decrease in sensitivity resulted from an increased benefit in the valuation of non-maturity deposits in the +200 basis point Rate Shock Scenario EVE as of June 30, 2017, compared to December 31, 2016.

ITEM 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures

As of June 30, 2017, the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rule 13a-15(b), as adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“Exchange Act”). Based upon that evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.

Disclosure controls and procedures are the controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in internal control over financial reporting

There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended June 30, 2017 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings

The Company has experienced no material developments in its legal proceedings from the disclosure included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016, dated March 7, 2017, as filed with the SEC.

ITEM 6. Exhibits

(a)

The following is a list of all exhibits filed or incorporated by reference as part of this Report:


Exhibit Number	Description	Location

10.1	Amended and Restated Executive Agreement, dated May 3, 2017, by and between the Company and Martin K. Birmingham	Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Form 8-K, dated May 4, 2017

10.2	Amended and Restated Executive Agreement, dated May 3, 2017, by and between the Company and Kevin B. Klotzbach	Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Form 8-K, dated May 4, 2017

10.3	Executive Agreement, dated May 3, 2017, by and between the Company and Michael D. Burneal	Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Form 8-K, dated May 4, 2017

10.4	Executive Agreement, dated May 3, 2017, by and between the Company and Jeffrey P. Kenefick	Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of the Form 8-K, dated May 4, 2017

10.5	Executive Agreement, dated May 3, 2017, by and between the Company and William L. Kreienberg	Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 of the Form 8-K, dated May 4, 2017

10.6	Sales Agency Agreement, dated May 30, 2017, by and between the Company and Sandler O’Neill + Partners, L.P.	Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Form 8-K, dated May 30, 2017

31.1	Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002—Principal Executive Officer	Filed Herewith

31.2	Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002—Principal Financial Officer	Filed Herewith

32	Certification pursuant to18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002	Filed Herewith

101.INS	XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

101.CAL	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document

101.LAB	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document

101.PRE	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

101.DEF	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

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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.


		FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, INC.

		*/s/ Martin K. Birmingham*		, August 4, 2017
		Martin K. Birmingham
		President and Chief Executive Officer
		(Principal Executive Officer)

		*/s/ Kevin B. Klotzbach*		, August 4, 2017
		Kevin B. Klotzbach
		Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
		(Principal Financial Officer)

		*/s/ Michael D. Grover*		, August 4, 2017
		Michael D. Grover
		Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
		(Principal Accounting Officer)

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