[8-K] UNITY BANCORP INC /NJ/ Reports Material Event

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Unity Bancorp, Inc. reported the results of its Annual Meeting of Shareholders held in Clinton, New Jersey on April 23, 2026. A total of 7,969,020 shares were present or represented by proxy.

Shareholders voted on the election of directors, with each nominee receiving more votes "for" than "withheld." They also voted on ratifying Wolf & Company P.C. as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, casting 7,964,492 votes for, 2,787 against, and 1,741 abstentions.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

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Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders Governance

Results of a shareholder vote on proposals at an annual or special meeting.

Key Figures

Shares represented: 7,969,020 shares Auditor ratification votes for: 7,964,492 votes Auditor ratification votes against: 2,787 votes +4 more

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Shares represented 7,969,020 shares Present or by proxy at Annual Meeting of Shareholders

Auditor ratification votes for 7,964,492 votes For ratifying Wolf & Company P.C. as auditor for 2026

Auditor ratification votes against 2,787 votes Against ratifying Wolf & Company P.C. for 2026

Auditor ratification abstentions 1,741 votes Abstain on ratification of Wolf & Company P.C.

Votes for George Boyan 6,842,535 votes Director election Proposal 1

Votes for Wayne Courtright 6,856,694 votes Director election Proposal 1

Votes for David D. Dallas 6,788,575 votes Director election Proposal 1

Key Terms

Annual Meeting of Shareholders, independent registered public accounting firm, ratification, non-vote

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Annual Meeting of Shareholders financial

"Unity Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: UNTY), parent company of Unity Bank, held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on April 23, 2026."

A yearly gathering where a company’s owners (shareholders) vote on key items like electing the board, approving executive pay, and ratifying auditors, and receive updates on performance and strategy. Think of it as an annual town hall for owners: it matters to investors because outcomes and disclosures can affect leadership, corporate direction, dividend and governance policies, and therefore the company’s risk and potential return.

independent registered public accounting firm financial

"to act as our independent registered public accounting firm and to audit our consolidated financial statements"

An independent registered public accounting firm is an outside accounting company officially registered with the government regulator to examine and report on a public company's financial records and controls. Investors treat its reports like an impartial inspector’s certificate — they add credibility to financial statements, help spot errors or misleading claims, and reduce the risk that shareholders are relying on unchecked or biased numbers.

ratification financial

"was presented to the stockholders for ratification as a matter of good governance."

non-vote financial

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04/23/2026 - 04:04 PM

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 23, 2026

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

UNITY BANCORP, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

New Jersey

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)


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

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:


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

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. ☐

Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

Clinton, NJ – Unity Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: UNTY), parent company of Unity Bank, held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on April 23, 2026. A total of 7,969,020 of the Company’s shares were present or represented by proxy at the meeting. The Company’s shareholders took the following actions:

Proposal 1: Election of Directors

The following three directors were nominated to serve for the terms set forth in the Company’s Proxy statement. Results of the election are as follows:


	Number of Votes
Name	For	Withheld	Non-vote
George Boyan	6,842,535	90,042	1,036,443
Wayne Courtright	6,856,694	75,883	1,036,443
David D. Dallas	6,788,575	144,002	1,036,443
Robert H. Dallas	6,534,274	398,303	1,036,443
Peter E. Maricondo	6,698,034	234,544	1,036,443

Proposal 2: The Ratification of the selection of Wolf & Company P.C. as the Company’s Independent External Auditors for the year ending December 31, 2026

The Audit Committee has appointed the firm Wolf & Company P.C., to act as our independent registered public accounting firm and to audit our consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. This appointment will continue at the pleasure of the Audit Committee and was presented to the stockholders for ratification as a matter of good governance. Results of the election are as follows:


Number of Votes
For	Against	Abstain	Non-vote
7,964,492	2,787	1,741	-

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.


	UNITY BANCORP, INC.
	(Registrant)

Date: April 23, 2026
	By:	/s/ James Davies
		James Davies
		First Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Unity Bancorp (UNTY) shareholders vote on at the 2026 annual meeting?

Unity Bancorp shareholders voted on electing directors and ratifying Wolf & Company P.C. as independent auditors for the year ending December 31, 2026. These were the main proposals presented at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders in Clinton, New Jersey.

How many Unity Bancorp (UNTY) shares were represented at the 2026 annual meeting?

A total of 7,969,020 Unity Bancorp shares were present or represented by proxy at the 2026 Annual Meeting. This figure reflects the voting power participating in decisions on director elections and auditor ratification during the session held in Clinton, New Jersey.

What were the vote results for Unity Bancorp’s auditor ratification in 2026?

Shareholders cast 7,964,492 votes for ratifying Wolf & Company P.C. as Unity Bancorp’s independent registered public accounting firm, with 2,787 votes against and 1,741 abstentions. There were no non-votes reported on this proposal in the disclosed results.

Who was selected as Unity Bancorp (UNTY) independent external auditor for 2026?

Unity Bancorp’s Audit Committee selected Wolf & Company P.C. as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. The appointment was submitted to shareholders for ratification as a matter of corporate governance practice.

How did Unity Bancorp shareholders vote on director nominees in 2026?

Shareholders voted on director nominees including George Boyan, Wayne Courtright, David D. Dallas, Robert H. Dallas, and Peter E. Maricondo. Each nominee received millions of votes "for" and significantly fewer votes "withheld," along with 1,036,443 non-votes reported for each candidate.

What was Proposal 2 at Unity Bancorp’s 2026 annual shareholder meeting?

Proposal 2 asked shareholders to ratify the Audit Committee’s selection of Wolf & Company P.C. as Unity Bancorp’s independent external auditors for the year ending December 31, 2026. Vote totals were 7,964,492 for, 2,787 against, and 1,741 abstentions, with no non-votes.

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