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SEC filingUnity Bancorp, Inc. reported FY2025 net income of $57.951 million and diluted EPS of $5.67, representing 39.8% and 39.7% increases over FY2024, driven by higher net interest income, strong loan growth, and improved efficiency ratio, as disclosed in its April 23, 2026 Annual Meeting presentation.
Unity Bancorp’s FY2025 results reflect strong operational execution and strategic progress across key financial dimensions. Net income surged 39.8% year-over-year to $57.951 million, driven primarily by an 18.7% increase in net interest income—attributable to both balance sheet growth and margin expansion from 4.16% to 4.52%. Loan growth was broad-based: commercial loans rose 18.5% to $1.518 billion, and total gross loans increased 12.6% to $2.545 billion, despite declines in residential construction and SBA portfolios. Deposit growth of 10.7% to $2.324 billion—including 25.8% growth in brokered deposits—supported funding flexibility. The efficiency ratio improved meaningfully to 41.48%, down from 45.77%, signaling disciplined expense management even as noninterest expense rose 7.4%—largely due to compensation and occupancy costs tied to the new Madison, NJ branch opened in 2025. Noninterest income more than doubled (+74.5%) to $14.779 million, heavily influenced by $5.596 million in net security gains, of which $5.2 million was explicitly labeled one-time. Asset quality remained sound: net charge-offs were just 0.06% of average loans, and nonaccrual assets stood at 1.06% of total assets—within historical range and consistent with management’s emphasis on credit discipline. Book value per share climbed to $51.72, up from $43.61 in 2024, reinforcing capital strength and shareholder value creation. While the filing contains no forward guidance, the sustained improvement in return on average assets (2.17% vs. 1.68%) and return on average equity (18.07% vs. 14.99%) underscores the effectiveness of Unity’s diversified business model and experienced leadership team, as highlighted in Exhibit 99.1.