X0306 4 2015-03-18 0000723188 COMMUNITY BANK SYSTEM, INC. CBU 0001485739 Whipple John F. 1692 GOODRICH AVENUE OLEAN NY 14760 1 Stock Option 35.36 2015-03-18 4 A 0 3937 0 A 2015-03-18 2025-03-18 Common Stock 3937 3937 D Phantom Stock (Deferred Compensation) Common Stock 10197.4595 10197.4595 D Each unit of phantom stock is the economic equivalent of one share of Community Bank System, Inc. common stock. The units of phantom stock relating to the Deferred Compensation Plan will be settled in Community Bank System, Inc. common stock at future dates selected by the reporting person. Includes 73.3223, 77.6787, 89.4674, and 84.6732 units of phantom stock acquired on April 10, 2014, July 10, 2014, October 10, 2014, and January 9, 2015, respectively, under the Deferred Compensation Plan's dividend reinvestment feature. /s/ Danielle M. Cima, pursuant to a Confirming Statement executed by John F. Whipple, Jr. 2015-03-19