DALLAS ROBERT H II 4
4 · UNITY BANCORP INC /NJ/ · Filed Mar 16, 2026
Research Summary
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Unity Bancorp (UNTY) 10% Owner Robert Dallas Exercises Options, Sells Shares
What Happened
- Robert H. Dallas II (10% owner) exercised multiple option/derivative awards on 2026-03-12, acquiring a total of 17,300 shares at various strike prices for aggregate cash of $346,522.
- He sold shares in the open market — 7,088 shares on 2026-03-12 for $352,274 (weighted avg $49.70, trades ranged $49.27–$50.06) and 7,725 shares on 2026-03-13 for $383,160 (weighted avg $49.60, trades ranged $49.46–$50.03) — total proceeds about $735,434.
- The filing also shows the derivative positions converted/removed (reported as $0 dispositions) corresponding to the exercised options. These sales were at least partly executed to cover anticipated tax liability.
Key Details
- Transaction dates: exercises on 2026-03-12; sales on 2026-03-12 and 2026-03-13.
- Exercise breakdown (shares @ strike — cash paid): 500 @ $15.70 ($7,850); 152 @ $19.75 ($3,002); 3,048 @ $19.75 ($60,198); 3,000 @ $18.77 ($56,310); 6,600 @ $22.57 ($148,962); 4,000 @ $17.55 ($70,200). Total exercised = 17,300 shares; total cash paid ≈ $346,522.
- Sales: 7,088 shares @ weighted avg $49.70 = $352,274 (F1); 7,725 shares @ weighted avg $49.60 = $383,160 (F3). Total sold ≈ 14,813 shares for ≈ $735,434.
- Shares owned after transaction (total beneficial ownership): 1,812,732 (per filing remarks; includes Computershare and brokerage accounts per F4/F5).
- Notable footnotes: F2 indicates the sale was executed the day after the exercise to cover anticipated tax liability; F1/F3 note sales were executed in multiple trades with reported weighted averages; F4/F5 describe where shares are held (Computershare and brokerage accounts).
- Filing timeliness: Transaction reported in a Form 4 filed 2026-03-16 for transactions on 2026-03-12–03-13 (filed within the standard Section 16 reporting window).
Context
- Code M = exercise or conversion of derivative (options); the zero-dollar "disposed" entries reflect the derivative instruments being converted/removed upon exercise.
- This pattern (exercise followed by sale to cover taxes) is common and typically routine rather than a directional bet on the stock. As a 10% owner (not an executive title reported), these transactions reflect his large ownership position rather than insider compensation trading.
Insider Transaction Report
Form 4
DALLAS ROBERT H II
Director10% Owner
Transactions
- Exercise/Conversion
Common Stock
2026-03-12$15.70/sh+500$7,850→ 30,086 total - Exercise/Conversion
Common Stock
2026-03-12$19.75/sh+152$3,002→ 30,238 total - Exercise/Conversion
Common Stock
2026-03-12$19.75/sh+3,048$60,198→ 33,286 total - Exercise/Conversion
Common Stock
2026-03-12$18.77/sh+3,000$56,310→ 36,286 total - Exercise/Conversion
Common Stock
2026-03-12$22.57/sh+6,600$148,962→ 42,886 total - Exercise/Conversion
Common Stock
2026-03-12$17.55/sh+4,000$70,200→ 46,886 total - Sale
Common Stock
[F1]2026-03-12$49.70/sh−7,088$352,274→ 39,798 total - Sale
Common Stock
[F2][F3]2026-03-13$49.60/sh−7,725$383,160→ 32,073 total - Exercise/Conversion
Stock Option (Right to Buy)
2026-03-12−500→ 16,800 totalExercise: $15.70From: 2018-01-03Exp: 2027-01-03→ Common Stock (500 underlying) - Exercise/Conversion
Stock Options (Right to Buy)
2026-03-12−152→ 16,648 totalExercise: $19.75From: 2019-01-02Exp: 2028-01-02→ Common Stock (152 underlying) - Exercise/Conversion
Stock Options (Right to Buy)
2026-03-12−3,048→ 13,600 totalExercise: $19.75From: 2019-01-02Exp: 2028-01-02→ Common Stock (3,048 underlying) - Exercise/Conversion
Stock Options (Right to buy)
2026-03-12−3,000→ 10,600 totalExercise: $18.77From: 2019-12-21Exp: 2028-12-21→ Common Stock (3,000 underlying) - Exercise/Conversion
Stock Option (Right to Buy)
2026-03-12−6,600→ 4,000 totalExercise: $22.57From: 2021-01-02Exp: 2030-01-02→ Common Stock (6,600 underlying) - Exercise/Conversion
Stock Options (Right to buy)
2026-03-12−4,000→ 0 totalExercise: $17.55From: 2022-01-04Exp: 2031-01-04→ Common Stock (4,000 underlying)
Holdings
- 4,924
Restricted Stock
[F4] - 1,775,735(indirect: By LLC)
Common Stock
[F5]
Footnotes (5)
- [F1]This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $49.27 USD to $50.06 USD; the price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price.
- [F2]This sale was executed the following day of the exercise to cover anticipated tax liability.
- [F3]This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $49.46 USD to $50.03 USD; the price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price.
- [F4]4,000 shares are held in an account at Computershare which have upcoming vesting dates, 924 shares are dividend reinvested shares for a total of 4,924.
- [F5]195,425 shares are held in an account at Computershare and 1,580,310 shares are held in a brokerage account totaling 1,775,735.
Signature
Robert H. Dallas, II, POA Amanda Roche, FVP/Controller|2026-03-16