UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant To Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 14, 2006
Community Bank System, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 001-13695 16-1213679
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
5790 Widewaters Parkway, DeWitt, New York 13214
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (315) 445-2282
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Section 8 - Other Events
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On August 14, 2006, Community Bank System, Inc. (the "Company") announced the
completion of its acquisition of ES&L Bancorp, Inc., as contemplated by the
Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of April 20, 2006, by and among the
Company, ESL Acquisition Corp. and ES&L Bancorp, Inc.
Further details are contained in the press release attached hereto as Exhibit
99.1.
Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
The following Exhibit is filed as an exhibit to this Form 8-K.
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release, dated August 14, 2006, announcing the
completion of the merger with ES&L Bancorp, Inc.
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 hereunto duly authorized.
Community Bank System, Inc.
By: /s/ Mark E. Tryniski
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Name: Mark E. Tryniski
Title: President and Chief Executive Officer
Dated: August 16, 2006
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release, dated August 14, 2006, announcing the
completion of the merger with ES&L Bancorp, Inc.