# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000920427
**File Stem:** 0000920427-26-000031
**Filing Date:** 2026-4
**Character Count:** 12160
**Document Hash:** 030cad76c616381f4ca114693575cbb0
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0000920427-26-000031.hdr.sgml**: 20260422

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0000920427-26-000031

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 26

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20260422

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Regulation FD Disclosure

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260422

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260422

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** UNITY BANCORP INC /NJ/
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000920427
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** STATE COMMERCIAL BANKS [6022]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 02 Finance
- **EIN:** 223282551
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** NJ
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-12431
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26883646

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 64 OLD HIGHWAY 22
- **CITY:** CLINTON
- **STATE:** NJ
- **ZIP:** 08809
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 8006182265

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 64 OLD HIGHWAY 22
- **CITY:** CLINTON
- **STATE:** NJ
- **ZIP:** 08809

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** UNITY BANCORP INC /DE/
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19940316

?xml version='1.0' encoding='ASCII'? UNITY BANCORP, INC._April 22, 2026

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

## FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT

TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

**April 22, 2026**

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

![Graphic](unty-20260422x8k003.jpg)

**UNITY BANCORP, INC.**

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

**New Jersey**

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

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| **1-12431** | **22-3282551** |
| (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |

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**64 Old Highway 22**

**Clinton, NJ 08809**

(Address of Principal Executive Office)

**(908) 730-7630**

(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
| Common stock | UNTY | NASDAQ |

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

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#### Item 7.01&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Regulation FD Disclosure
Attached as Exhibit 99.1 is a copy of the presentation, which will be made by James A. Hughes, President and CEO, at the Company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders on April 23, 2026, the full text of which is incorporated by reference in response to this item.

#### Item 9.01&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Financial Statements and Exhibits
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Exhibits

[Exhibit 99.1](unty-20260422xex99d1.htm) [Annual Meeting of Shareholders' Presentation held on April 23, 2026.](unty-20260422xex99d1.htm)

#### 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.

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|  | **UNITY BANCORP, INC.** | **UNITY BANCORP, INC.** |
|  | **(Registrant)** | **(Registrant)** |
| Date: April 22, 2026 |  |  |
|  | By: | /s/ James Davies |
|  |  | James Davies |
|  |  | First Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |

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## Exhibit 99.1

**Exhibit 99.1**

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](unty-20260422xex99d1g001.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2026 Shareholders' Meeting April 23, 2026 |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](unty-20260422xex99d1g002.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1 2025 vs. 2024 Results Net income Net income (in thousands) $57,951 $41,450 Net income per common share - Diluted 5.67 4.06 Operating Ratios Return on average assets 2.17 % 1.68 % Return on average equity 18.07 14.99 Net interest margin 4.52 4.16 Noninterest expense / average assets 1.96 1.98 Efficiency Ratio \* 41.48 % 45.77 % FY 2025 FY 2024 \*The efficiency ratio is a non-GAAP measure, calculated based on the noninterest expense divided by the sum of net interest income plus non interest income, excluding net gains and losses on securities.  |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](unty-20260422xex99d1g003.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2 1 st Quarter Results \*The efficiency ratio is a non-GAAP measure, calculated based on the noninterest expense divided by the sum of net interest income plus non interest income, excluding net gains and losses on securities. Net income Net income (in thousands) $14,288 $15,472 Net income per common share - Diluted 1.40 1.52 Operating Ratios Return on average assets 2.04 % 2.20 % Return on average equity 16.38 18.08 Net interest margin 4.53 4.60 Noninterest expense / average assets 2.01 1.89 Efficiency Ratio\* 41.77 % 39.52 % 1Q2026 4Q2025 |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](unty-20260422xex99d1g004.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3 Unity Bank's Footprint 22 Unity Full-Service Branch Locations New Jersey Bergen County: 1) Emerson, NJ - O 2) Fort Lee, NJ - L Hunterdon County: 3) Clinton, NJ - O 4) Flemington, NJ - O 5) Whitehouse Station, NJ - O Middlesex County: 6) Edison, NJ - O 7) Highland Park, NJ - O 8) Middlesex, NJ - O 9) South Plainfield, NJ - O Morris County: 10) Parsippany, NJ – O 11) Madison, NJ - L Ocean County: 12) Lakewood, NJ - L Somerset County: 13) North Plainfield, NJ - O 14) Somerset, NJ - L 15) Somerville, NJ - O Union County: 16) Linden, NJ - O 17) Scotch Plains, NJ - O 18) Union, NJ - L Warren County: 19) Phillipsburg, NJ - L 20) Washington, NJ - O Pennsylvania Northampton County: 21) Bethlehem, PA - L 22) Forks, PA - L O – Owned L – Leased \* \*Madison, NJ branch is a new branch, opened in 2025. |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](unty-20260422xex99d1g005.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4 Loan and Deposit Growth (dollars in thousands, except percentages) Loans Held for Sale $9,490 $12,163 (22.0) % SBA 34,259 38,309 (10.6) Commercial 1,518,032 1,281,436 18.5 Commercial Construction 147,215 130,193 13.1 Residential Mortgage 677,221 630,927 7.3 Consumer 85,219 76,711 11.1 Residential Construction 73,277 90,918 (19.4) Total Gross Loans $2,544,713 $2,260,657 12.6 % Noninterest-bearing DDA $465,596 $440,803 5.6 % Interest-bearing DDA 369,131 321,780 14.7 Savings 535,044 491,175 8.9 Time Deposits 680,087 628,624 8.2 Brokered Deposits 274,203 217,931 25.8 Total Deposits $2,324,061 $2,100,313 10.7 % 2025 2024 % Change 2025 2024 % Change |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](unty-20260422xex99d1g006.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5 Asset Quality Remains Stable Net Charge-Offs/ Avg Loans (%) 0.06 0.07 0.09 0.07 0.05 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Nonaccrual Assets/Total Assets (%) 0.48 0.37 0.74 0.57 1.06 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 9,686 9,065 19,186 15,046 31,308 Nonaccrual Assets ($000) 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 984 1,265 2,021 1,473 1,145 Net Charge-Offs ($000) |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](unty-20260422xex99d1g007.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6 Summary Income Statement (dollars in thousands) 1) Noninterest income includes $5.2M pertaining to one-time Net Security Gains. 2025 2024 Net Interest Income $117,033 $98,611 18.7 % Provision for Credit Losses 3,941 3,949 (0.2) Noninterest Income (1) 14,779 8,469 74.5 Noninterest Expense 52,359 48,741 7.4 Provision for Income Taxes 17,561 12,940 35.7 Net Income $57,951 $41,450 39.8 % Diluted Earnings Per Share $5.67 $4.06 39.7 % % Change |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](unty-20260422xex99d1g008.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7 Net Interest Margin 4.58% 4.92% 6.13% 6.57% 6.71% 4.16% 4.40% 4.06% 4.16% 4.52% 0.45% 0.56% 2.24% 2.65% 2.44% 0.00% 1.00% 2.00% 3.00% 4.00% 5.00% 6.00% 7.00% 8.00% 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Yield on Earning Assets Net Interest Margin Cost of Funds |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](unty-20260422xex99d1g009.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8 Noninterest Income – Area of Focus (dollars in thousands) Branch fee income $1,836 $1,391 32.0 % Service and loan fee income 2,712 2,165 25.3 Gain on sale of SBA loans held for sale, net 705 660 6.8 Gain on sale of mortgage loans, net 1,527 1,488 2.6 BOLI income 774 544 42.3 Net security gains (1) 5,596 586 \*NM Other income 1,629 1,635 (0.4) Total Noninterest Income $14,779 $8,469 74.5 % 2025 2024 % Change 1) Net Security Gains includes $5.2M pertaining to one-time sales. \*NM = Not Meaningful |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](unty-20260422xex99d1g010.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9 Noninterest Expense (dollars in thousands) Compensation $28,080 $25,166 % Benefits 4,106 4,583 Processing and communications 4,193 3,473 Occupancy 3,407 3,184 Furniture and equipment 3,224 3,140 Professional services 1,758 1,683 Advertising 1,682 1,611 Loan related expenses 888 1,138 Deposit insurance 1,174 1,100 Director fees 1,293 956 Other expenses 2,554 2,707 Total Noninterest Expense $52,359 $48,741 % 2025 2024 % Change 11.6 20.7 (10.4) 7.0 2.7 4.5 4.4 7.4 (22.0) 6.7 35.3 (5.7) |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](unty-20260422xex99d1g011.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10 Consistent Book Value Growth $19.80 $22.60 $25.98 $29.48 $34.63 $26.25 $27.33 $29.59 $43.61 $51.72 $- $10.00 $20.00 $30.00 $40.00 $50.00 $60.00 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Book Value Per Share Stock Price |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](unty-20260422xex99d1g012.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11 Unity's Strategy & Vision Diversified Business Model Experienced & Proven Management Team High Levels of Management & Board Stock Ownership Best In Class Financial Performance Strong Capital Management Practices |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](unty-20260422xex99d1g013.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12 |

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