| β | Shareholdersβ equity was $261.4 million as of December 31, 2023, compared to $239.2 million as of December 31, 2022. The $22.2 million increase was primarily driven by 2023 earnings, partially offset by share repurchase and dividend payments. In the fourth quarter of 2023, Unity Bancorp repurchased 64,860 shares for approximately $1.5 million, or a weighted average price of $23.46 per share. Β For the full year 2023, Unity Bancorp repurchased 656,397 shares for approximately $15.5 million, or a weighted average price of $23.69 per share. |
| β | Book value per common share was $25.98 as of December 31, 2023, compared to $22.60 as of December 31, 2022 primarily as a result of earnings. |
| β | Below is a summary of the Companyβs regulatory capital ratios: |
| o | Leverage Ratio: 11.14% at December 31, 2023, compared to 10.88% at December 31, 2022. |
| o | Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio: 12.70% at December 31, 2023, compared to 11.76% at December 31, 2022. |
| o | Tier 1 Capital Ratio: 13.18% at December 31, 2023, compared to 12.25% at December 31, 2022. |
| o | Total Capital Ratio: 14.43% at December 31, 2023, compared to 13.48% at December 31, 2022. |
| β | The Company and the Bank are electing to opt out of the Community Bank Leverage ratio, effective December 31, 2023. |
| β | At December 31, 2023, the Company held $194.8 million of cash and cash equivalents. Further, the Company maintained approximately $537.4 million of funding available from various funding sources, including the FHLB, FRB Discount Window and other lines of credit. Total available funding plus cash on hand represented 221.5% of uninsured or uncollateralized deposits. |
| β | As of December 31, 2023, nonperforming assets were $19.2 million, compared to $9.1 million of nonperforming assets as of December 31, 2022. As of December 31, 2023, over 50% of nonperforming loans consisted of residential mortgage loans, which are well-secured. The Company diligently reviews nonperforming assets and potential problem credits, taking proactive measures to promptly address and resolve any issues. Nonperforming loans to total loans was 0.88% as of December 31, 2023. Nonperforming assets to total assets was 0.74% as of December 31, 2023. Β |
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Unity Bancorp, Inc. is a financial services organization headquartered in Clinton, New Jersey, with approximately $2.6 billion in assets and $1.9 billion in deposits. Β Unity Bank, the Companyβs wholly owned subsidiary, provides financial services to retail, corporate and small business customers through its robust branch network located in Bergen, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Morris, Ocean, Somerset, Union and Warren Counties in New Jersey and Northampton County in Pennsylvania. Β For additional information about Unity, visit our website at www.unitybank.com , or call 800-618-BANK.
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This news release contains certain forward-looking statements, either expressed or implied, which are provided to assist the reader in understanding anticipated future financial performance. Β These statements may be identified by use of the words βbelieveβ, βexpectβ, βintendβ, βanticipateβ, βestimateβ, βprojectβ or similar expressions. Β These statements involve certain risks, uncertainties, estimates and assumptions made by management, which are subject to factors beyond the Companyβs control and could impede its ability to achieve these goals. Β These factors include those items included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K under the heading βItem IA-Risk Factorsβ as amended or supplemented by our subsequent filings with the SEC, as well as general economic conditions, trends in interest rates, the ability of our borrowers to repay their loans, our ability to manage and reduce the level of our nonperforming assets, results of regulatory exams, and the impact of COVID-19 on the Bank, its employees and customers, among other factors.
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