Exhibit 99.1 Unity Bancorp, Inc. 64 Old Highway 22 Clinton, NJ 08809 800 618-BANK www.unitybank.com News For Immediate Release: September 23, 2026 News Media & Financial Analyst Contact: James Davies FSVP and Chief Financial Officer (908) 713-4330 UNITY BANCORP, INC. AND UNITY BANK ANNOUNCE RETIREMENT OF CEO JAMES A. HUGHES AND PLANNED LEADERSHIP SUCCESSION. George Boyan to Become Chief Executive Officer on April 1, 2027; Hughes to Continue Serving on Company and Bank Board CLINTON, N.J., September 23, 2026 - Unity Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: UNTY) and its wholly owned subsidiary, Unity Bank, today announced that James A. Hughes will retire from his position as Chief Executive Officer of the Company and the Bank effective March 31, 2027, following more than 26 years of dedicated service. Mr. Hughes will continue to serve on the Boards of Directors of both Unity Bancorp, Inc. and Unity Bank following his retirement. As part of a deliberate, multi-year succession planning process, the Boards unanimously selected current President George Boyan to succeed Mr. Hughes as Chief Executive Officer effective April 1, 2027. Mr. Boyan will continue to serve as President of the Compan…
Open exhibit ↗Current Report · Items 7.01, 9.01 · 8-K
Unity Bancorp, Inc.
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Regulation FD Disclosure
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure. On September 23, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing the retirement of Mr. Hughes, the appointment of Mr. Boyan as his successor, and Mr. Hughes' continued service as a director of the Company and the Bank. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.…
Company context
Unity Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: UNTY) is the parent company of Unity Bank, a financial services organization based in Clinton, New Jersey. Unity Bank operates 22 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.