Unity Bank Ranked 13th Nationally and 5th in ROA Among Banks Under $5 Billion

CLINTON, N.J., Aug. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Unity Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: UNTY), Unity Bank's parent company, has once again been recognized in the prestigious Top 25 Banks ranking by Bank Director magazine. Unity Bank is listed as the 13th best publicly traded bank in the nation and is 5th in Return on Assets (ROA) among banks with less than $5 billion in assets.

This year's rankings reflect Unity Bank's continued progress, improving from its 2022 position of 21st overall. Unity Bank's total assets have increased to approximately $2.6 billion, with deposits reaching $2.0 billion.

The Top 25 Banks list, published annually since 2017, assesses banks based on their performance over the prior year, evaluating criteria such as balance growth, profitability, asset quality, long-term shareholder value, and safety. The rankings consider profitability, capital adequacy, asset quality, and total shareholder return, with data compiled by the investment bank Piper Sandler and sourced from S&P Global Market Intelligence.

James A. Hughes, President & CEO of Unity Bank, commented, “We are pleased to once again be featured on this esteemed national list. Our commitment to growth through new branch openings, expanding service areas, and fostering employee development continues to drive our success. The support from our customers, employees, and directors is evident in these rankings.”

Unity Bank’s ranking also highlights its strong profitability performance, with the bank placing 5th nationally for Return on Assets (ROA) in its asset category. For details on the Top 25 Banks list, refer to Bank Director magazine.

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About Unity Bancorp, Inc.

Unity Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: UNTY) is the parent company of Unity Bank, a financial services organization based in Clinton, New Jersey. Unity Bank operates 21 branches across New Jersey and the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, offering community-focused commercial banking services, including deposit accounts, loans, and digital services. For details, visit unitybank.com or call 800-618-BANK (800-618-2265). Unity Bank is a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). To learn about FDIC insurance, visit FDIC.gov.

Contact:
Crystal Rose
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(908) 713-4310
Crystal.Rose@unitybank.com