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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) October 18, 1999
UNITY BANCORP, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 1-12431 22-3282551
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
64 OLD HIGHWAY 22, CLINTON, NEW JERSEY 08809
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (908) 730-7630
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Item 5. Other.
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The Registrant issued a press release on October 18, 1999 announcing that
a cash divident was declared by the Board of Directors of the Registrant.
Item 7. Exhibits.
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The following exhibit is filed with this Current Report on Form 8-K.
Exhibit No. Description
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99 Press Release dated October 18, 1999
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Unity
Bancorp, Inc. has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
UNITY BANCORP, INC.
(Registrant)
Dated: November 5, 1999 By: /s/ KEVIN KILLIAN
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KEVIN KILLIAN, Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K
Exhibit No. Description Page No.
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99 Press Release dated October 18, 1999 5
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EXHIBIT 99
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UNITY BANCORP ANNOUNCES
QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND
CLINTON, NEW JERSEY, October 18, 1999--UNITY BANCORP, INC. (NASDAQ NM:
UNITY), announced today that its Board of Directors had declared a regular cash
dividend of $.06 per share payable November 16, 1999 to shareholders of record
as of October 29, 1999. This dividend will mark the 20th consecutive quarter in
which the Company has paid a cash dividend.
Mr. Robert J. Van Volkenburgh, Chairman of the Board of Unity Bancorp,
stated "This dividend reflects the Board's view both of the Company's current
condition and our faith in its future prospects."
Unity Bank, the Company's primary subsidiary headquartered in Clinton, New
Jersey, is New Jersey's fastest growing financial services retailer with assets
over $400 million and operating 17 full service offices located throughout
central New Jersey. Along with a large array of traditional bank products, Unity
also offers insurance services and other investment products through Unity
Financial Services, Inc.; and Conseco Securities, Inc. Unity is a leading
"Preferred Lender" of SBA financing in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware and
New York. In addition, Unity Bank provides a variety of residential mortgage
programs through its subsidiary, Certified Mortgage Associates.
For additional information about the Bank, call Unity Direct at
800.618.BANK, or visit Unity's website at www.unitybank.com. E-mail may be
addressed to the Bank at [email protected].
Contacts: Thomas Maresca or Kevin J. Killian at Unity Bank, 908.730.7630
Approved by: Thomas Maresca, EVP Unity Bank: October 18, 1999
Reviewed by: D. Downes, Ryan and Beck
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