Unity Bancorp, Inc. filed a Current Report on Form 8-K on August 7, 2026, disclosing the passing of Robert ("Bobby") H. Dallas II, a member of the company's Board of Directors.

Key Highlights

  • Director passing: Unity Bancorp was informed on August 3, 2026 of the passing of Robert ("Bobby") H. Dallas II, a member of the Company's Board of Directors.
  • Dual board role: According to the filing, Robert Dallas had served as a director of both Unity Bancorp, Inc. and Unity Bank.
  • Press release issued: The company issued a press release on August 7, 2026 announcing the passing, furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the filing.
  • Signatory: The filing was signed by James Davies, First Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Unity Bancorp, Inc.

Unity Bancorp Discloses Loss of Long-Serving Board Member

Unity Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: UNTY), headquartered at 64 Old Highway 22, Clinton, NJ 08809, disclosed the death of director Robert ("Bobby") H. Dallas II in a Current Report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 7, 2026. According to the filing, the company was informed of his passing on August 3, 2026. The disclosure was made under Item 5.02, covering the departure of directors or certain officers.

The filing states that Robert Dallas "had served as a director of the Company and Unity Bank and provided valuable leadership and guidance during his tenure." No additional details regarding the length of his tenure or the circumstances of his passing were included in the filing. The company simultaneously issued a press release on August 7, 2026, a copy of which was furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the Current Report.

The filing noted that the information contained in Item 7.01 and Exhibit 99.1 "shall not be deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing." The report was signed by James Davies, First Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, on behalf of the registrant.

What Was Disclosed

Unity Bancorp, Inc. reported the passing of board member Robert ("Bobby") H. Dallas II, who served on the boards of both Unity Bancorp, Inc. and Unity Bank. The company issued a related press release on August 7, 2026.