UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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Form 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event Reported): April 26, 2017 (April 25, 2017)
CORTLAND BANCORP
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
| Ohio | 000-13814 | 34-1451118 |
| (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
| 194 West Main Street, Cortland, Ohio 44410 |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) |
(330) 637-8040
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On April 26, 2017, Cortland Bancorp issued a news release reviewing the Company’s financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2017. A copy of this news release is included as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
This announcement may contain forward-looking statements that involve risk and uncertainties, including changes in general economic and financial market conditions and the Company’s ability to execute its business plans. Although management believes the expectations reflected in such statements are reasonable, actual results may differ materially.
The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 included herewith, is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liability of that Section, nor shall such information be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as otherwise stated in such filing.
Item 8.01. Other Events.
In a press release issued on April 26, 2017, President James M. Gasior announced that the Board of Directors of Cortland Bancorp (the “Company”) has declared a dividend of $0.08. The dividend is payable on or after June 1, 2017 to shareholders of record as of May 10, 2017. The press release is included as Exhibit 99.2 to this current report on Form 8K.
This announcement may contain forward-looking statements that involve risk and uncertainties, including changes in general economic and financial market conditions and the Company’s ability to execute its business plans. Although management believes the expectations reflected in such statements are reasonable, actual results may differ materially.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibit 99.1 – Press Release dated April 26, 2017
Exhibit 99.2 – Press Release dated April 26, 2017
SIGNATURE
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 hereunto duly authorized.
| CORTLAND BANCORP | ||
| Date: April 26, 2017 | By: | /s/ James M. Gasior |
| James M. Gasior | ||
| President | ||