Unity Bancorp (UNTY) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual Meeting scheduled for April 23, 2026, to be held virtually; record date is February 27, 2026.

• Shareholders will vote on the election of five directors and ratification of Wolf & Company P.C. as external auditors for 2026.

• Proxy materials distributed via SEC's Notice and Access rules to reduce costs and environmental impact.

• Company reported a 20.06% increase in total shareholder return for 2025, outperforming peer indices.

• Diluted EPS rose 39.7% to $5.67 in 2025; net interest income increased 18.7% to $117.0 million.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Shareholders to elect five directors: four for three-year terms, one for a one-year term.

• Ratification of Wolf & Company P.C. as independent auditors for 2026 is up for vote.

• Board recommends voting FOR all nominees and auditor ratification.

• Shareholder proposals for the 2027 meeting must be received by November 6, 2026.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board consists of ten members, divided into three classes; majority are independent.

• Board leadership separates CEO and Chairman roles for independent oversight.

• Five standing committees: Audit & Risk, HR/Compensation, Executive Loan, Corporate Governance & Nominating, and ALCO.

• All directors attended at least 75% of meetings in 2025.

• Code of Ethics applies to all directors, officers, and employees.