Schedule 13D

 

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13D

Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. ___2____)*

Cortland Bancorp Com

(Name of Issuer)

Common Shares

(Title of Class of Securities)

220587109

(CUSIP Number)

Frederick DiSanto
C/O Ancora Advisors, LLC
6060 Parkland Boulevard, Suite 200
Cleveland, Ohio 44124
(216) 825-4000

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person
Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)

10/5/2017

(Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement)

If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box. ¨

Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See §240.13d-7 for other parties to whom copies are to be sent.

* The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person's initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter disclosures provided in a prior cover page.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).

CUSIP No. 220587109   13D  
     
1.  

NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)

Ancora Advisors, LLC

33-1099773

   
2.   CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
(see instructions)
(a)    ¨
(b)    ¨
   
3.   SEC USE ONLY
 
   
4.   SOURCE OF FUNDS (see instructions)
 
00
   
5.   CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) or 2(e)     ¨    
6.   CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
 
State of Nevada, United States of America
   
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH   7.   SOLE VOTING POWER
 
307,509
  8.   SHARED VOTING POWER
 
00,000
  9.   SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
307,509
  10.   SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
00,000
11.   AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON

307,509
   
12.  

CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES


(see instructions)    ¨

   
13.   PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)

6.94%
   
14.   TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (see instructions)

00
   
CUSIP No. 220587109   13D  
     
1.  

NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)

Frederick DiSanto

   
2.   CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
(see instructions)
(a)    ¨
(b)    ¨
   
3.   SEC USE ONLY
 
   
4.   SOURCE OF FUNDS (see instructions)
 
00
   
5.   CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) or 2(e)     ¨    
6.   CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
 
United States of America
   
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH   7.   SOLE VOTING POWER
 
00,000
  8.   SHARED VOTING POWER
 
00,000
  9.   SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
00,000
  10.   SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
00,000
11.   AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON

00,000
   
12.  

CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES


(see instructions)    ¨

   
13.   PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)

0.000%
   
14.   TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (see instructions)

IN
   
CUSIP No. 220587109   13D  
     
 

Item 1.  Security and Issuer.

This statement relates to the shares of Common Stock of Cortland Bancorp. The address of the issuer is 194 West Main Street, Cortland, Ohio 44410.

Item 2.  Identity and Background.

This statement is filed on behalf of Ancora Advisors, LLC. Ancora Advisors, LLC is registered as an investment advisor with the SEC under the Investment Advisors Act, as amended. Ancora Advisors, LLC is the investment advisor to the Ancora Trust, which includes the Ancora Income Fund, Ancora Equity Fund, Ancora Special Opportunity Fund, Ancora/Thelen Small-Mid Cap Fund, and Ancora MicroCap Fund (Ancora Family of Mutual Funds), which are registered with the SEC as investment companies under the Investment Company Act, as amended.

Ancora Advisors, LLC has the power to dispose of the shares owned by the investment clients for which it acts as advisor, including Merlin Partners, the AAMAF LP, Birchwald Partners LP, Ancora Catalyst Fund LP and the Ancora Family of Mutual Funds. Ancora Advisors disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares, except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein.

During the last five years the Reporting Person has not been convicted in a criminal proceeding, nor been a party to a civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative body of competent jurisdiction, as a result of which he was or is subject to a judgment, decree or final order enjoining future violations of, or prohibiting or mandating activities subject to, federal or state securities laws or finding any violation with respect to such laws.

Item 3.  Source or Amount of Funds or Other Consideration.

Ancora Advisors owns no Shares directly but Ancora Advisors may be deemed to own (within the meaning of Rule 13(d)(3) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) Shares purchased for or transferred to the accounts of investment management clients. Ancora Advisors disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares, except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein.

Merlin Partners, AAMAF LP, Birchwald Partners LP, Ancora Catalyst Fund LP, Pondfield LP, Ancora Greater China Fund LP, Ancora Family of Mutual Funds, Employees of Ancora Advisors, LLC and Owners of Ancora Advisors, LLC. have used available and uncommitted cash to purchase shares of the Issuer.

Item 4.  Purpose of Transaction.

Item 4 is hereby amended and restated to read as follows:

The shares of Common Stock reported herein were acquired by Ancora Advisors, LLC for investment purposes in the ordinary course of business. Ancora Advisors, LLC acquired the shares based on its belief that the shares of Common Stock, when purchased, were undervalued and represented an attractive investment opportunity. Depending upon overall market conditions, other investment opportunities available to Ancora Advisors, LLC and the availability of shares of Common Stock at prices that would make the purchase or sale of shares of Common Stock desirable, Ancora Advisors, LLC may endeavor to increase or decrease its position in the Issuer through, among other things, the purchase or sale of shares of Common Stock on the open market or in private transactions or otherwise, on such terms and at such times as Ancora Advisors, LLC may deem advisable. Representatives of Ancora Advisors, LLC have engaged and intend to continue to engage in discussions with the Issuer's management and board of directors regarding means to enhance shareholder value, including through an improved capital structure and enhanced operations and capital allocation.

Ancora Advisors, LLC does not have any present plan or proposal which would relate to or result in any of the matters set forth in subparagraphs (a) - (j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D except as set forth herein or such as would occur upon or in connection with completion of, or following, any of the actions discussed herein. Ancora Advisors, LLC intends to review its investment in the Issuer on a continuing basis. Depending on various factors including, without limitation, the Issuer's financial position and strategy, the price levels of the shares of Common Stock, conditions in the securities markets and general economic and industry conditions, Ancora Advisors, LLC may in the future take such actions with respect to its investment in the Issuer as it deems appropriate including, without limitation, purchasing additional shares of Common Stock, selling some or all of its shares of Common Stock, engaging in short selling of or any hedging or similar transaction with respect to the shares of Common Stock, or changing its intention with respect to any and all matters referred to in Item 4.

Item 5.  Interest in Securities of the Issuer.

The following list sets forth the aggregate number and percentage (based on 4,432,9998 Shares of Common Stock outstanding on August 3, 2017) of outstanding shares of Common Stock owned beneficially by the Reporting Persons:

Name No. Of Shares Percent of Class
Ancora Owners/Employees (1) 0 0.000
Ancora Funds & Partnerships (2) 298,959 6.74
Ancora Advisors SMA (3) 8,550 0.19
TOTAL 307,509 6.94

(1) These Shares are owned by the owners and employees of Ancora Advisors, LLC.

(2) These Shares are owned by the Ancora Family of Mutual Funds and/or Investment Partnerships, including Merlin Partners, the AAMAF LP, Birchwald Partners LP, Ancora Catalyst Fund LP, Pondfield LP and the Ancora Greater China Fund LP for which it is also the General Partner, of which Ancora Advisors acts as the discretionary portfolio manager.

(3) These Shares are owned by investment clients of Ancora Advisors. Ancora Advisors does not own these shares directly, but by virtue of Ancora Advisors Investment Management Agreement with the investment clients of Ancora Advisors, each may be deemed to beneficially own Shares by reason of their power to dispose of such Shares. Ancora Advisors disclaims beneficial ownership of such Shares.

Item 6.  Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships with Respect to Securities of the Issuer.

Other than as described herein, there are no contracts, arrangements, understandings or relationships among the Reporting Persons, or between the Reporting Persons and any other person, with respect to the securities of the Issuer.

Item 7.  Material to Be Filed as Exhibits.

Exhibit A: "Relevant Transactions in Shares" During the past 60 days.

Date of Transaction Buy/Sell Amount of Security Price Per Shares
10/2/2017 BUY 1,000 $ 18.33
10/3/2017 BUY 2,429 $ 18.19

 

CUSIP No. 220587109   13D  
     

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Ancora Advisors, LLC

/s/ Frederick DiSanto

Frederick DiSanto

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

October 5, 2017