Item 2.02. Results of Operation and Financial Condition.

On January 28, 2013, Alliance Financial Corporation (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its fourth quarter and full year 2012 financial results. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is hereby incorporated by reference into this Item 2.02.

The information contained in this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed "filed" with the Securities and Exchange Commission nor incorporated by reference in any registration statement filed by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Item 8.01. Other Events.

On January 28, 2013, the Company issued a press release announcing its results of operations for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2012. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Press Release, dated January 28, 2013.

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