Unity Bancorp Inc. Declares $0.17 Quarterly Dividend

What Happened
Unity Bancorp, Inc. (UNTY) filed an 8-K (Item 8.01) on August 20, 2026 announcing a cash dividend of $0.17 per common share. The dividend is payable on September 17, 2026 to shareholders of record as of September 3, 2026. The company filed a press release (Exhibit 99.1) with the report; the filing was signed by James Davies, First Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer.

Key Details

• Dividend amount: $0.17 per common share.
• Record date: September 3, 2026.
• Payment date: September 17, 2026.
• Announcement filed as a press release (Exhibit 99.1) in the Form 8-K.

Why It Matters
A declared cash dividend is a direct return of capital to shareholders and signals the board’s decision to distribute earnings or excess capital. For investors, the key actionable facts are the record date (Sept 3) to be eligible and the payment date (Sept 17) when cash will be delivered. The 8-K does not disclose changes to earnings, dividend policy beyond this payment, or the company’s capital position, so investors should look to Unity Bancorp’s regular earnings reports and investor communications for additional financial context.