-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, T/Qknd0xhlD/fyOeA3zQr2x7iz6WNmwtmVdKtqH2e6nTYpdOrfrQJgLsMnl65nTB 7myi+HZ4/HqIB9L4NV5Nwg== 0001104659-07-019577.txt : 20070315 0001104659-07-019577.hdr.sgml : 20070315 20070315163803 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001104659-07-019577 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 8 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20061231 FILED AS OF DATE: 20070315 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20070315 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: UNITY BANCORP INC /NJ/ CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000920427 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: STATE COMMERCIAL BANKS [6022] IRS NUMBER: 223282551 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NJ FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-12431 FILM NUMBER: 07696858 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 64 OLD HIGHWAY 22 CITY: CLINTON STATE: NJ ZIP: 08809 BUSINESS PHONE: 9087307630 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 64 OLD HIGHWAY 22 CITY: CLINTON STATE: NJ ZIP: 08809 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: UNITY BANCORP INC /DE/ DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19940316 10-K 1 a07-5627_110k.htm 10-K

 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549

FORM 10-K

FOR ANNUAL AND TRANSITIONAL REPORTS PURSUANT TO

SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Mark One)

x                              ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended    December 31, 2006

OR

o                                 TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the transition period from                to             

Commission file number   1-12431

Unity Bancorp, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

New Jersey

 

22-3282551

(State or Other Jurisdiction

 

(I.R.S. Employer

of Incorporation or Organization)

 

Identification No.)

 

 

 

64 Old Highway 22, Clinton, NJ

 

08809

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (908) 730-7630

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:

Common Stock, no par value           

 

 

Nasdaq            

(Title of Each Class)

 

 

(Name of Exchange on Which Registered)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act: None

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes o  No x

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes o  No x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes x  No o

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 12b-2) Large accelerated filer o  Accelerated file o  Non-accelerated filer x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act Yes o  No x

As of June 30, 2006, the aggregate market value of the registrant’s Common Stock, no par value per share, held by non-affiliates of the registrant was $71,372,468 and 4,607,648 shares of the Common Stock were outstanding.  As of March 1, 2007 6,658,527 shares of the registrant’s Common Stock were outstanding.

Documents incorporated by reference:

Portions of Unity Bancorp’s Annual Report to Shareholders for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006 are incorporated by reference into Parts I, II and IV of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Portions of Unity Bancorp’s Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be filed no later than 120 days from December 31, 2006 are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 




 

Index to Form 10-K

Part I

 

 

 

 

Page

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1.

 

Business

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    a) General

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    b) Statistical information

 

7

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1A.

 

Risk Factors

 

8

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1B.

 

Unresolved Staff Comments

 

10

 

 

 

 

 

Item 2.

 

Properties

 

11

 

 

 

 

 

Item 3.

 

Legal Proceedings

 

11

 

 

 

 

 

Item 4.

 

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

 

11

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Part II

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 5.

 

Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

 

11

 

 

 

 

 

Item 6.

 

Selected Financial Data

 

12

 

 

 

 

 

Item 7.

 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations

 

12

 

 

 

 

 

Item 7A.

 

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk

 

12

 

 

 

 

 

Item 8.

 

Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

 

12

 

 

 

 

 

Item 9.

 

Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and
Financial Disclosure

 

12

 

 

 

 

 

Item 9A.

 

Controls and Procedures

 

12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Part III

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 10.

 

Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance;
Compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act

 

13

 

 

 

 

 

Item 11.

 

Executive Compensation

 

13

 

 

 

 

 

Item 12.

 

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
And Related Stockholder Matters

 

13

 

 

 

 

 

Item 13.

 

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence

 

14

 

 

 

 

 

Item 14.

 

Principal Accountant Fees and Services

 

14

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Part IV

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 15.

 

Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

 

14

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Signatures

 

16

 

 

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PART I

Item 1.    Business

a)             General

Unity Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company” or “Registrant”) is a bank holding company incorporated under the laws of the State of New Jersey to serve as a holding company for Unity Bank  (the “Bank”).  The Company was originally organized under the laws of the State of Delaware in 1991 and subsequently, in 2002, effected a re-incorporation merger to become a New Jersey corporation.  The Company was organized at the direction of the Board of Directors of the Bank for the purpose of acquiring all of the capital stock of the Bank.  Pursuant to the New Jersey Banking Act of 1948 (the “Banking Act”), and pursuant to approval of the shareholders of the Bank, the Company acquired the Bank and became its holding company on December 1, 1994.  The only significant activity of the Company is ownership and supervision of the Bank.  The Company also owns 100% of the common equity of Unity (NJ) Statutory Trust I, Unity (NJ) Statutory Trust II and Unity (NJ) Statutory Trust III.  The trusts have issued $9.3 million, $10.3 million and $5.2 million of preferred securities to investors, respectively.

The Bank opened for business on September 16, 1991.  The Bank received its charter from the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance on September 13, 1991.  The Bank is a full-service commercial bank, providing a wide range of business and consumer financial services through its main office in Clinton, New Jersey and fourteen New Jersey branches located in Clinton, Colonia, Edison, Flemington, Highland Park, Linden, North Plainfield, Scotch Plains, South Plainfield, Springfield, Union, Bridgewater and Whitehouse.  In addition, the Bank added its first Pennsylvania branch located in Forks Township in November 2006.  The Bank’s primary service area encompasses the Route 22/Route 78 corridors between the Forks Township, Pennsylvania office and its Linden, New Jersey branch. We intend to seek to grow our branch network by one to two additional offices per year, and believe the Lehigh Valley market in Pennsylvania is a natural extension of our existing market.

The principal executive offices of the Company are located at 64 Old Highway 22, Clinton, New Jersey 08809, and the telephone number is (908) 730-7630.  The Company’s website address is www.unitybank.com.

Business of the Company

The Company’s primary business is ownership and supervision of the Bank.  The Company, through the Bank, conducts a traditional and community-oriented commercial banking business, and offers services including personal and business checking accounts, time deposits, money market accounts and regular savings accounts.  The Company structures its specific services and charges in a manner designed to attract the business of the small and medium sized business and professional community as well as that of individuals residing, working and shopping in its service area.  The Company engages in a wide range of lending activities and offers commercial, Small Business Administration (“SBA”), consumer, mortgage, home equity and personal loans. The Bank has recently been awarded nationwide lending authority by the SBA, and intends to expand its SBA lending program to markets beyond the Company’s traditional tri-state market area.

Service Areas

The Company’s primary service area is defined as the neighborhoods served by the Bank’s offices.  The Bank’s main office, located in Clinton, in combination with its Flemington and Whitehouse offices, serves the greater area of Hunterdon County. The Bank’s North Plainfield and Bridgewater offices serve those communities located in the northern, eastern and central parts of Somerset County, and the southernmost communities of Union County.  The Bank’s Scotch Plains, Linden, Union, and Springfield offices serve the majority of the communities in Union County, and the southwestern communities of Essex County.  The offices in South Plainfield, Highland Park, Edison, and Colonia Township extend the Company’s service area into Middlesex County. The Bank’s Phillipsburg office serves Warren County.  The Bank’s Forks Township office serves Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Through our SBA lending program, we also originate a significant number of loans outside of the markets served by our branches. As the Bank has recently been granted nationwide lending authority by the SBA, we expect to continue to generate a significant amount of loan volume in areas that are not part of our trade area.

Competition

The Company is located in an extremely competitive area.  The Company’s service area is already serviced by major regional banks, large thrift institutions and by a variety of credit unions.  In addition, since passage of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Financial Modernization Act of 1999 (the “Modernization Act”), securities firms and insurance companies have been allowed to acquire or form financial institutions, thereby increasing competition in the financial services market. Most of the Company’s competitors have substantially more capital and therefore greater lending limits than the Company.  The Company’s competitors generally have

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established positions in the service area and have greater resources than the Company with which to pay for advertising, physical facilities, personnel and interest on deposited funds.  The Company relies on the competitive pricing of its loans, deposits and other services as well as its ability to provide local decision- making and personal service in order to compete with these larger institutions.

Employees

At December 31, 2006, the Company employed 175 full-time and 19 part-time employees. None of the Company’s employees are represented by any collective bargaining units.  The Company believes that its relations with its employees are good.

Executive Officers of Registrant

The following table sets forth certain information as of December 31, 2006 about each executive officer of the Company who is not also a director.


Name, Age and Position

 

Officer Since

 

Principal Occupation During
Past Five Years

 

 

 

 

 

John Kauchak, 53 Chief Deposit Officer and Executive Vice President of the Company and the Bank

 

2002

 

Previously, Mr. Kauchak was the head of Deposit Operations for Unity Bank from 1996 to 2002.

 

 

 

 

 

Michael F. Downes, 44, Chief Lending Officer and Executive Vice President of the Company and Bank

 

2001

 

Previously, Mr. Downes was a Commercial Lending Officer for Unity Bank from 1996 to 2001.

 

 

 

 

 

Alan J. Bedner, 36 Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of the Company and Bank

 

2003

 

Previously, Mr. Bedner was Controller for Unity Bank from 2001 to 2003.

 

SUPERVISION AND REGULATION

General  Supervision and Regulation

Bank holding companies and banks are extensively regulated under both federal and state law.  These laws and regulations are intended to protect depositors, not stockholders.  To the extent that the following information describes statutory and regulatory provisions, it is qualified in its entirety by reference to the particular statutory and regulatory provisions.  Any change in the applicable law or regulation may have a material effect on the business and prospects of the Company and the Bank.  Over the past several years, a number of legislative proposals have been debated in Congress concerning modernization of the nation’s financial system.  Many of these proposals would substantially alter the current regulatory framework, particularly as it relates to bank holding companies and their powers.  Management of the Company is unable to predict, at this time, which, if any, of these legislative proposals may ultimately be adopted and the impact of any such regulatory proposals on the business of the Company.

General Bank Holding Company Regulation

General.  As a bank holding company registered under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended, (the “BHCA”), the Company is subject to the regulation and supervision of the Federal Reserve Board (the “FRB”).  The Company is required to file with the FRB annual reports and other information regarding its business operations and those of its subsidiaries.  Under the BHCA, the Company’s activities and those of its subsidiaries are limited to banking, managing or controlling banks, furnishing services to or performing services for its subsidiaries or engaging in any other activity which the FRB determines to be so closely related to banking or managing or controlling banks as to be properly incident thereto.

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The BHCA requires, among other things, the prior approval of the FRB in any case where a bank holding company proposes to (i) acquire all or substantially all of the assets of any other bank, (ii) acquire direct or indirect ownership or control of more than 5% of the outstanding voting stock of any bank (unless it owns a majority of such bank’s voting shares), or (iii) merge or consolidate with any other bank holding company.  The FRB will not approve any acquisition, merger, or consolidation that would have a substantially anti-competitive effect, unless the anti-competitive impact of the proposed transaction is clearly outweighed by a greater public interest in meeting the convenience and needs of the community to be served.  The FRB also considers capital adequacy and other financial and managerial resources and future prospects of the companies and the banks concerned, together with the convenience and needs of the community to be served, when reviewing acquisitions or mergers.

The BHCA also generally prohibits a bank holding company, with certain limited exceptions, from (i) acquiring or retaining direct or indirect ownership or control of more than 5% of the outstanding voting stock of any company which is not a bank or bank holding company, or (ii) engaging directly or indirectly in activities other than those of banking, managing or controlling banks, or performing services for its subsidiaries, unless such non-banking business is determined by the FRB to be so closely related to banking or managing or controlling banks as to be properly incident thereto.  In making such determinations, the FRB is required to weigh the expected benefits to the public,  such as greater convenience, increased competition or gains in efficiency, against the possible adverse effects, such as undue concentration of resources, decreased or unfair competition, conflicts of interest, or unsound banking practices.

The BHCA was substantially amended through the Modernization Act.  The Modernization Act permits bank holding companies and banks, which meet certain capital, management and Community Reinvestment Act standards to engage in a broader range of nonbanking activities. In addition, bank holding companies, which elect to become financial holding companies, may engage in certain banking and nonbanking activities without prior FRB approval.  Finally, the Modernization Act imposes certain new privacy requirements on all financial institutions and their treatment of consumer information.  At this time, the Company has elected not to become a financial holding company, as it does not engage in any nonbanking activities.

There are a number of obligations and restrictions imposed on bank holding companies and their depository institution subsidiaries by law and regulatory policy that are designed to minimize potential loss to the depositors of such depository institutions and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the “FDIC”) insurance fund in the event the depository institution becomes in danger of default.  Under a policy of the FRB with respect to bank holding company operations, a bank holding company is required to serve as a source of financial strength to its subsidiary depository institutions and to commit resources to support such institutions in circumstances where it might not do so absent such policy.  The FRB also has the authority under the BHCA to require a bank holding company to terminate any activity or to relinquish control of a non-bank subsidiary upon the FRB’s determination that such activity or control constitutes a serious risk to the financial soundness and stability of any bank subsidiary of the bank holding company.

Capital Adequacy Guidelines for Bank Holding Companies.  The FRB has adopted risk-based capital guidelines for bank holding companies.  The risk-based capital guidelines are designed to make regulatory capital requirements more sensitive to differences in risk profile among banks and bank holding companies, to account for off-balance sheet exposure, and to minimize disincentives for holding liquid assets.  Under these guidelines, assets and off-balance sheet items are assigned to broad risk categories each with appropriate weights.  The resulting capital ratios represent capital as a percentage of total risk-weighted assets and off-balance sheet items.

The risk-based guidelines apply on a consolidated basis to bank holding companies with consolidated assets of $150 million or more.  The minimum ratio of total capital to risk-weighted assets (including certain off-balance sheet activities, such as standby letters of credit) is 8%.  At least 4% of the total capital is required to be “Tier I,” consisting of common stockholders’ equity and certain preferred stock and other qualifying hybrid instruments , less certain goodwill items and other intangible assets.  The remainder, “Tier II Capital,” may consist of (a) the allowance for loan losses of up to 1.25% of risk-weighted assets, (b) excess of qualifying preferred stock, (c) hybrid capital instruments, (d) debt, (e) mandatory convertible securities, and (f) qualifying subordinated debt.  Total capital is the sum of Tier I and Tier II capital less reciprocal holdings of other banking organizations’ capital instruments, investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and any other deductions as determined by the FRB (determined on a case-by-case basis or as a matter of policy after formal rule-making).

Bank holding company assets are given risk-weights of 0%, 20%, 50% and 100%.  In addition, certain off-balance sheet items are given similar credit conversion factors to convert them to asset equivalent amounts to which an appropriate risk-weight will apply.  These computations result in the total risk-weighted assets.  Most loans are assigned to the 100% risk category, except for performing first mortgage loans fully secured by residential property which carry a 50% risk-weighting and performing, guaranteed portions of unsold SBA loans which carry a 20% risk-weighting.  Most investment securities (including, primarily, general obligation claims of states or other political subdivisions of the United States) are assigned to the 20% category, except for municipal or state revenue bonds, which have a 50% risk-weight, and direct obligations of the U.S. Treasury or obligations backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government, which have a 0% risk-weight.  In converting off-balance sheet items, direct credit substitutes (including general guarantees and standby letters of credit backing financial obligations) are given a 100% risk-weighting. 

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Transaction related contingencies such as standby letters of credit backing non-financial obligations and undrawn commitments (including commercial credit lines with an initial maturity of more than one year) have a 50% risk-weighting.  Short-term commercial letters of credit have a 20% risk-weighting and certain short-term unconditionally cancelable commitments have a 0% risk-weighting.

In addition to the risk-based capital guidelines, the FRB has adopted a minimum Tier I capital (leverage) ratio, under which a bank holding company must maintain a minimum level of Tier I capital to average total consolidated assets of at least 3% in the case of a bank holding company that has the highest regulatory examination rating and is not contemplating significant growth or expansion.  All other bank holding companies are expected to maintain a leverage ratio of at least 100 to 200 basis points above the stated minimum.

The Company is currently in compliance with these minimum Federal capital requirements.

General Bank Regulation

As a New Jersey-chartered commercial bank, the Bank is subject to the regulation, supervision, and control of the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance (the “Department”).  As an FDIC-insured institution, the Bank is subject to regulation, supervision and control of the FDIC, an agency of the federal government.  The regulations of the FDIC and the Department affect virtually all activities of the Bank, including the minimum level of capital that the Bank must maintain, the ability of the Bank to pay dividends, the ability of the Bank to expand through new branches or acquisitions and various other matters.

Insurance of Deposits.  The Bank’s deposits are insured up to a maximum of $100,000 per depositor ($250,000 per IRA account) under the Deposit  Insurance Fund of the FDIC.  Pursuant to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvements Act of 1991 (“FDICIA”), the FDIC has established a risk-based assessment system. Premium assessments under this system are based upon:  (i) the probability that the insurance fund will incur a loss with respect to the institution; (ii) the likely amount of the loss; and (iii) the revenue needs of the insurance fund.  To effectuate this system, the FDIC has developed a matrix that sets the assessment premium for a particular institution in accordance with its capital level and overall rating by the primary regulator. For 2007, assessment rates will be from 5 to 43 basis points of deposits.

Dividend Rights.  Under the Banking Act, a bank may declare and pay dividends only if, after payment of the dividend, the capital stock of the bank will be unimpaired and either the bank will have a surplus of not less than 50% of its capital stock or the payment of the dividend will not reduce the bank’s surplus.

Sarbanes-Oxley Act

On July 30, 2002, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, or “SOX” was enacted.  SOX is not a banking law, but applies to all public companies, including the Company.  The stated goals of SOX are to increase corporate responsibility, to provide for enhanced penalties for accounting and auditing improprieties at publicly traded companies and to protect investors by improving the accuracy and reliability of corporate disclosures pursuant to the securities laws.  SOX is the most far reaching U.S. securities legislation enacted in some time.  SOX generally applies to all companies, both U.S. and non-U.S., that file or are required to file periodic reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

SOX includes very specific additional disclosure requirements and new corporate governance  rules, requires the SEC and securities exchanges to adopt extensive additional disclosure, corporate governance and other related rules and mandates further studies of specific issues by the SEC.  SOX represents significant federal involvement in matters traditionally left to state regulatory systems, such as the regulation of the accounting profession, and to state corporate law, such as the relationship between a board of directors and management and between a board of directors and its committees.  SOX addresses, among other matters:

·                  audit committees;

·                  certification of financial statements by the chief executive officer and the chief financial officer;

·                  the forfeiture of bonuses or other incentive-based compensation and profits from the sale of an issuer’s securities by directors and senior officers in the twelve month period following initial publication of any financial statements that later require restatement;

·                  a prohibition on insider trading during pension plan black out periods;

·                  disclosure of off-balance sheet transactions;

·                  a prohibition on personal loans to officers and directors, unless subject to Federal Reserve Regulation O;

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·                  expedited filing requirements for Form 4 statements of changes of beneficial ownership of securities required to be filed by officers, directors and 10% shareholders;

·                  disclosure of whether or not a company has adopted a code of ethics;

·                  “real time” filing of periodic reports;

·                  auditor independence; and

·                  various increased criminal penalties for violations of securities laws.

Complying with the requirements of SOX as implemented by the SEC will increase our compliance costs and could make it more difficult to attract and retain board members.

b)             Statistical information

                The table below provides a cross-reference to portions of Unity Bancorp. Inc.’s Annual Report to Shareholders for the year ended December 31, 2006 (Exhibit 13 hereto), which to the extent indicated, is incorporated by reference herein.  Information that is not applicable is indicated by (N/A):

 

 

Annual Report

Description of Financial Data

 

Pages

 

 

 

 

I.

Distribution of Assets, Liabilities, and Stockholders’ Equity; Interest Rates and Interest Differential

 

 

 

A. Analysis of Net Interest Earnings

 

6

 

B. Average Balance Sheets

 

8

 

C. Rate/Volume Analysis

 

10

 

 

 

 

II.

Investment Portfolio

 

 

 

A. Book value of investment securities

 

32

 

B. Investment securities by range of maturity with corresponding average yields

 

32

 

C. Securities of issuers exceeding ten percent of stockholders’ equity

 

N/A

 

 

 

 

III.

Loan Portfolio

 

 

 

A. Types of loans

 

14

 

B. Maturities and sensitivities of loans to changes in interest rates

 

14

 

C. Risk elements

 

 

 

1) Nonaccrual, past due and restructured loans

 

15

 

2) Potential problem loans

 

15

 

3) Foreign outstandings

 

N/A

 

4) Loan concentrations

 

14

 

D. Other interest bearing assets

 

N/A

 

 

 

 

IV.

Summary of Loan Loss Experience

 

 

 

A. Analysis of the allowance for loan losses

 

16

 

B. Allocation of the allowance for loan losses

 

17

 

 

 

 

V.

Deposits

 

 

 

A. Average amount and average rate paid on major categories of deposits

 

8

 

B. Other categories of deposits

 

N/A

 

C. Deposits by foreign depositors in domestic offices

 

N/A

 

D. Time deposits of $100,000 or more by remaining maturity

 

35

 

E. Time deposits of $100,000 or more by foreign offices

 

N/A

 

 

 

 

VI.

Return on Equity and Assets

 

44

 

 

 

 

VII.

Short-term Borrowings

 

35

 

A. Amounts outstanding

 

35

 

B. Maximum amount of borrowings in each category outstanding at any month-end

 

35

 

C. Average amount outstanding

 

35

 

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Item 1A. Risk Factors

Our business, financial condition, results of operations and the trading prices of our securities can be materially and adversely affected by many events and conditions including the following:

Risks affecting Our Business:

A significant amount of our loans, including our SBA loan portfolio, have variable rates of interest. As rates have risen, this has caused some borrowers difficulty meeting their loan obligations.

A significant amount of our loans, over 77% of the total portfolio and all of our SBA loans, have variable rates, which reset periodically. As interest rates have risen, the interest due on these loans has also increased, making the debt more expensive for borrowers. This is particularly true of our SBA loans, which generally carry higher rates of interest than comparable commercial loans. We have already experienced higher rates of defaults in our SBA loan portfolio, and if interest rates continue to rise, we believe we may continue to see increasing rates of loan defaults. Increases in loan defaults will negatively effect our results of operations.

Due to the current state of the yield curve, our net interest margin and net interest spread have declined. Continued declines in our net interest margin and net interest spread will negatively impact our results of operations.

During 2006, the yield curve, i.e. the difference between short and long term rates of interest, has been flat or inverted. This has impacted our results of operations, since most of our funding (our deposits) are short term, while our assets (our loans) are longer term obligations. If the yield curve remains flat, or short term rates continue to rise relative to longer term rates, our net interest income and results of operations will be negatively impacted.

We are expanding our SBA lending program outside of our historic trade area. Our success in this program will depend on our ability to attract and retain qualified employees or correspondents in new geographic areas, our ability to manage and supervise these remote employees and correspondents and our ability to recognize and manage risks in these areas that are different from those in our trade area.

We have been granted nationwide lending authority by the SBA and we intend to expand our SBA lending program beyond our traditional trade area. Lending in areas that are remote from our physical locations and our traditional trade area involves a number of risks, including our ability to identify and recruit qualified employees or correspondents to originate loans in these areas, our management’s ability to supervise these employees and correspondents from our New Jersey headquarters and our ability to identify and account for underwriting risks in these areas that may be different from those in our traditional trade area. If we are unable to properly manage these risks, it will adversely effect our results of operations.

Our earnings may not continue to grow if we are unable to successfully attract core deposits and lending opportunities and exploit opportunities to generate fee-based income.

We have experienced significant growth, and our future business strategy is to continue to expand.  Historically, the growth of our loans and deposits has been the principal factor in our increase in net interest income.  In the event that we are unable to execute our business strategy of continued growth in loans and deposits, our earnings could be adversely impacted.  Our ability to continue to grow depends, in part, upon our ability to expand our market share, successfully attract core deposits, and identify loan and investment opportunities as well as opportunities to generate fee-based income.  Our ability to manage growth successfully will also depend on whether we can continue to efficiently fund asset growth and maintain asset quality and cost controls, as well as on factors beyond our control, such as economic conditions and interest rate trends.

Our growth-oriented business strategy could be adversely affected if we are not able to attract and retain skilled employees and manage our expenses.

We expect to continue to experience growth in the scope of our operations and correspondingly in the number of our employees and customers.  We may not be able to successfully manage our business as a result of the strain on our management and operations that may result from this growth.  Our ability to manage this growth will depend upon our ability to continue to attract, hire and retain skilled employees.  Our success will also depend on the ability of our officers and key employees to continue to implement and improve our operational and other systems, to manage multiple, concurrent customer relationships and to hire, train and manage our employees.

Curtailment of the Small Business Administration loan program could negatively affect the Company.

The Company has historically been a participant in various SBA lending programs, and the Company’s activity under these programs has contributed significantly to its net income. Proposals have been made from time to time to curtail the Federal Government’s funding of the SBA loan programs. Any reduction in SBA funding for its loan programs could negatively effect our results of operations.

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Risks Related to the Banking Industry:

Changes in local economic conditions could adversely affect our loan portfolio.

Our success depends to a great extent upon the general economic conditions of the local markets that we serve. Unlike larger banks that are more geographically diversified, we provide banking and financial services primarily to customers in the five counties in the New Jersey market and one county in Pennsylvania in which we have branches, so any decline in the economy of New Jersey or eastern Pennsylvania could have an adverse impact on us.

Our loans, the ability of borrowers to repay these loans and the value of collateral securing these loans, are impacted by economic conditions. In addition, a large portion of our income is generated from gains on the sale of SBA loans and the related servicing. Our financial results, the credit quality of our existing loan portfolio, and the ability to generate new loans with acceptable yield and credit characteristics may be adversely affected by changes in prevailing economic conditions, including declines in real estate values, changes in interest rates, adverse employment conditions and the monetary and fiscal policies of the federal government. Although economic conditions in our primary market area are strong and have aided our recent growth, we cannot assure you that these conditions will continue to prevail. We cannot assure you that positive trends or developments discussed in this prospectus will continue or that negative trends or developments will not have a significant adverse effect on us.

There is a risk that we may not be repaid in a timely manner, or at all, for loans we make.

The risk of nonpayment (or deferred or delayed payment) of loans is inherent in commercial banking. Such non-payment, or delayed or deferred payment of loans to the Company, if they occur, may have a material adverse effect on our earnings and overall financial condition. Additionally, in compliance with applicable banking laws and regulations, the Company maintains an allowance for loan losses created through charges against earnings. As of December 31, 2006, the Company’s allowance for loan losses was $7.6 million. The Company’s marketing focus on small to medium-size businesses may result in the assumption by the Company of certain lending risks that are different from or greater than those which would apply to loans made to larger companies. We seek to minimize our credit risk exposure through credit controls, which include evaluation of potential borrowers, available collateral, liquidity and cash flow. However, there can be no assurance that such procedures will actually reduce loan losses.

Our allowance for loan losses may not be adequate to cover actual losses.

Like all financial institutions, we maintain an allowance for loan losses to provide for loan defaults and nonperformance. Our allowance for loan losses may not be adequate to cover actual losses, and future provisions for loan losses could materially and adversely affect the results of our operations. Risks within the loan portfolio are analyzed on a continuous basis by management, and periodically, by an independent loan review function and by the audit committee. A risk system, consisting of multiple grading categories, is utilized as an analytical tool to assess risk and the appropriate level of loss reserves. Along with the risk system, management further evaluates risk characteristics of the loan portfolio under current economic conditions and considers such factors as the financial condition of the borrowers, past and expected loan loss experience, and other factors management feels deserve recognition in establishing an adequate reserve. This risk assessment process is performed at least quarterly, and, as adjustments become necessary, they are realized in the periods in which they become known. The amount of future losses is susceptible to changes in economic, operating and other conditions, including changes in interest rates that may be beyond our control, and these losses may exceed current estimates. State and federal regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, review our loans and allowance for loan losses and have in the past required an increase in our allowance for loan losses. Although we believe that our allowance for loan losses is adequate to cover probable and reasonably estimated losses, we cannot assure you that we will not further increase the allowance for loan losses or that regulators will not require us to increase this allowance. Either of these occurrences could adversely affect our earnings.

We are in competition with many other banks, including larger commercial banks which have greater resources than us.

The banking industry within the State of New Jersey is highly competitive.  The Company’s principal market area is also served by branch offices of large commercial banks and thrift institutions.  In addition, in 1999 the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Financial Modernization Act of 1999 was passed into law.  The Modernization Act permits other financial entities, such as insurance companies and securities firms, to acquire or form financial institutions, thereby further increasing competition.  A number of our competitors have substantially greater resources than we do to expend upon advertising and marketing, and their substantially greater capitalization enables them to make much larger loans. Our success depends a great deal upon our judgment that large and mid-size financial institutions do not adequately serve small businesses in our principal market area and our ability to compete favorably for such customers. In addition to competition from larger institutions, we also face competition for individuals and small businesses from recently formed banks seeking to compete as “home town” institutions. Most of these new institutions have focused their marketing efforts on the smaller end of the small business market we serve.

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The laws that regulate our operations are designed for the protection of depositors and the public, but not our stockholders.

The federal and state laws and regulations applicable to our operations give regulatory authorities extensive discretion in connection with their supervisory and enforcement responsibilities, and generally have been promulgated to protect depositors and the deposit insurance funds and not for the purpose of protecting stockholders. These laws and regulations can materially affect our future business. Laws and regulations now affecting us may be changed at any time, and the interpretation of such laws and regulations by bank regulatory authorities is also subject to change. We can give no assurance that future changes in laws and regulations or changes in their interpretation will not adversely affect our business.

We may be subject to higher operating costs as a result of government regulation.

We are subject to extensive federal and state legislation, regulation and supervision which is intended primarily to protect depositors and the Federal Deposit Insurance Company’s Bank Insurance Fund, rather than investors. Legislative and regulatory changes may increase our costs of doing business or otherwise adversely affect us and create competitive advantages for non-bank competitors.

We cannot predict how changes in technology will impact our business.

The financial services market, including banking services, is increasingly affected by advances in technology, including developments in:

·                  telecommunications;

·                  data processing;

·                  automation;

·                  Internet-based banking;

·                  telebanking; and

·                  debit cards and so-called “smart cards.”

Our ability to compete successfully in the future will depend on whether we can anticipate and respond to technological changes. To develop these and other new technologies we will likely have to make additional capital investments. Although we continually invest in new technology, we cannot assure you that we will have sufficient resources or access to the necessary proprietary technology to remain competitive in the future.

The Company’s information systems may experience an interruption or breach in security.

The Company relies heavily on communications and information systems to conduct its business. Any failure, interruption or breach in security of these systems could result in failures or disruptions in the Company’s customer relationship management, general ledger, deposit, loan and other systems. While the Company has policies and procedures designed to prevent or limit the effect of the failure, interruption or security breach of its information systems, there can be no assurance that any such failures, interruptions or security breaches will not occur or, if they do occur, that they will be adequately addressed. The occurrence of any failures, interruptions or security breaches of the Company’s information systems could damage the Company’s reputation, result in a loss of customer business, subject the Company to additional regulatory scrutiny, or expose the Company to civil litigation and possible financial liability, any of which could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition and results of operations.

Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments

There are no unresolved staff comments

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Item 2.   Properties

The Company presently conducts its business through its main office located at 64 Old Highway 22, Clinton, New Jersey, and its fifteen branch offices.

The following table sets forth certain information regarding the Company’s properties from which it conducts business as of December 31, 2006.

 

 

Leased

 

Date Leased

 

Lease

 

2006 Annual

 

Location

 

Or Owned

 

or Acquired

 

Expiration

 

Rental Fee

 

Clinton, NJ

 

Leased

 

1996

 

2009

 

$

549,247

 

Colonia, NJ

 

Leased

 

1995

 

2008

 

36,500

 

Flemington, NJ

 

Owned

 

2005

 

 

 

Linden, NJ

 

Owned

 

1997

 

 

 

Highland Park, NJ

 

Leased

 

1999

 

2009

 

79,761

 

North Plainfield, NJ

 

Owned

 

1991

 

 

 

Scotch Plains, NJ

 

Owned

 

2004

 

 

 

Springfield, NJ

 

Leased

 

1995

 

2011

 

35,070

 

South Plainfield, NJ

 

Leased

 

1999

 

2009

 

96,313

 

Union, NJ

 

Owned

 

2002

 

 

 

Edison, NJ

 

Leased

 

1999

 

2009

 

111,253

 

Whitehouse, NJ

 

Owned

 

1998

 

 

 

Bridgewater, NJ

 

Leased

 

2003

 

2008

 

45,600

 

Phillipsburg, NJ

 

Leased

 

2005

 

2010

 

68,400

 

Forks Township, PA

 

Leased

 

2006

 

2010

 

4,000

 

 

Item 3.   Legal Proceedings

From time to time, the Company is subject to other legal proceedings and claims in the ordinary course of business.  The Company currently is not aware of any such legal proceedings or claims that it believes will have, individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect on the business, financial condition, or operating results of the Company.

Item 4.   Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

No matters were submitted for a vote of the Company’s shareholders during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006.

PART II

Item 5.             Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Purchases of Equity Securities

(a)           Market Information

The Company’s Common Stock is quoted on the NASDAQ National Market under the symbol “UNTY”.  The following table sets forth the high and low bid prices of the Common Stock as reported on the NASDAQ National Market for the periods indicated.   The prices reflect the impact of the 5 percent stock distribution paid on June 30, 2006.

 

High

 

Low

 

Year Ended December 31, 2006:

 

 

 

 

 

4th Quarter

 

$

16.50

 

$

13.75

 

3rd Quarter

 

17.25

 

14.79

 

2nd Quarter

 

17.86

 

14.65

 

1st Quarter

 

16.19

 

13.00

 

Year Ended December 31, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

4th Quarter

 

$

13.57

 

$

11.88

 

3rd Quarter

 

12.40

 

11.05

 

2nd Quarter

 

11.90

 

10.81

 

1st Quarter

 

13.31

 

11.43

 

 

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(b)           Holders

As of March 1, 2007, there were approximately 541 shareholders of record of the Company’s Common Stock.

(c)     Dividends

The following table sets forth the dividends declared by the Company during 2005 and 2006.

 

Dividend Declared

 

Year Ended December 31, 2006:

 

 

 

4th Quarter

 

$

.05

 

3rd Quarter

 

$

.05

 

2nd Quarter

 

$

.05

 

1st Quarter

 

$

.05

 

Year Ended December 31, 2005

 

 

 

4th Quarter

 

$

.05

 

3rd Quarter

 

$

.05

 

2nd Quarter

 

$

.04

 

1st Quarter

 

$

.04

 

 

During the fourth quarter of 2006, the Company did not repurchase any of its equity securities.

(d)     See Item 12 hereof

(e)     See page 45 of our Annual Report to Shareholders filed as Exhibit 13 hereto.

Item 6.             Selected Financial Data

The information under the caption “Selected Consolidated Financial Data” on page 44 of the Company’s Annual Report to Shareholders for the year ended December 31, 2006 is incorporated by reference herein.

Item 7.             Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The information under the caption “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” on pages 5 through 22 of the Company’s Annual Report to Shareholders for the year ended December 31, 2006 is incorporated by reference herein.

Item 7A.          Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk

The information under the caption “Market Risk” on pages 19 through 20 of the Company’s Annual Report to Shareholders for the year ended December 31, 2006 is incorporated by reference herein.

Item 8.                                        Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

The Financial Statements and Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements on pages 24 through 42 of the Company’s Annual Report to Shareholders for the year ended December 31, 2006 are incorporated by reference herein.

Item 9.                                        Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

None.

Item 9A.          Controls and Procedures

(a)                      Evaluation of disclosure controls and proceedings.

Based on their evaluation as of the end of the period covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-14(c) and 15d-14(c) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”)) are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms.

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(b)                      Changes in internal controls.

There were not any significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect these controls subsequent to the date of their evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.

PART III

Item 10.                                 Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance; Compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act

The information concerning the directors and executive officers of the Company under the caption “Election of Directors” and the information under the captions “Compliance with Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934”and “Governance of the Company” in the Proxy Statement for the Company’s 2007 Annual Meeting of Shareholders is incorporated by reference herein.  It is expected that such Proxy Statement will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission no later than April 30, 2007.

Also, refer to the information under the caption “Executive Officers of Registrant” in Part I of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for a description of the Company’s executive officers, who are not also directors.

Item 11.           Executive Compensation

The information concerning executive compensation under the caption “Executive Compensation” in the Proxy Statement for the Company’s 2007 Annual Meeting of Shareholders is incorporated by reference herein.  It is expected that such Proxy Statement will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission no later than April 30, 2007.

Item 12.           Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

The information concerning the security ownership of certain beneficial owners and management under the caption “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management” in the Proxy Statement for the Company’s 2007 Annual Meeting of Shareholders is incorporated by reference herein.  It is expected that such Proxy Statement will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission no later than April 30, 2007.

Securities Authorized for Issuance under Equity Compensation Plans

The following table provides information with respect to the equity securities that are authorized for issuance under the Company’s compensation plans as of December 31, 2006.

EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN INFORMATION

 

 

 


Number of securities to
be issued upon exercise
of outstanding options,
warrants and rights
(a)

 


Weighted-average
exercise price of
outstanding options,
warrants and rights
(b)

 


Number of securities
remaining available for
issuance under equity
compensation plans
(excluding securities
reflected in column (a))

 

Equity compensation
stock option plans
approved by security
holders

 

730,100

 

$

6.08

 

253,181

 

Equity compensation
plans approved by
security holders

 

35,686

 

$

13.12

 

72,174

 

Equity compensation
plans not approved by
security holders

 

 

 

 

Total

 

765,786

 

$

6.41

 

325,355

 

 

During the fourth quarter of 2006, the Company did not repurchase any of its equity securities.

 

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Item 13.           Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independenc

The information concerning certain relationships and related transactions under the caption “Certain Transactions with Management” in the Proxy Statement for the Company’s 2007 Annual Meeting of Shareholders is incorporated by reference herein.  It is expected that such Proxy Statement will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission no later than April 30, 2007.

Item 14.           Principal Accountant Fees and Services

The information concerning principal accountant fees and services as well as related pre-approval policies under the caption “Appointment of Auditors for Fiscal 2007” in the Proxy Statement for the Company’s 2007 Annual Meeting of Shareholders is incorporated by reference herein.  It is expected that such Proxy Statement will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission no later than April 30, 2007.

PART IV

Item 15.           Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, and Reports on Form 8-K

(a)       FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

The following Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company and subsidiaries included in the Company’s Annual Report to Shareholders for the year ended December 31, 2006 are incorporated by reference in Part II, Item 8.

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (page 23)

Consolidated Balance Sheets (page 24)

Consolidated Statements of Income (page 25)

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity (page 26)

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (page 27)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (pages 28 through 42)

(b)        EXHIBITS.

Exhibit

 

 

Number

 

Description of Exhibits

 

 

 

3(i)

 

Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, as amended (2)

 

 

 

3(ii)

 

Bylaws of the Company (7)

 

 

 

4(i)

 

Form of Stock Certificate (7)

 

 

 

10(i)

 

1994 Stock Option Plan for Non-Employee Directors (1)

 

 

 

10(ii)

 

1997 Stock Option Plan (3)

 

 

 

10(iii)

 

1997 Stock Bonus Plan (3)

 

 

 

10(iv)

 

1998 Stock Option Plan (4)

 

 

 

10(v)

 

1999 Stock Option Plan (5)

 

 

 

10(vi)

 

Employment Agreement dated March 23, 2004 with James A. Hughes (8)

 

 

 

10(vii)

 

Settlement Agreement and General Release dated December 31, 2003 with Anthony J. Feraro (8)

 

 

 

10(ix)

 

Retention Agreement dated March 23, 2004 with Michael F. Downes (8)

 

 

 

10(x)

 

Retention Agreement dated March 23, 2004 with Alan J. Bedner (8)

 

 

 

10(xi)

 

Retention Agreement dated March 23, 2004 with John Kauchak (8)

 

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10(xiii)

 

2002 Stock Option Plan (6)

 

 

 

10(xiv)

 

Second Amendment dated September 19, 2003 to Lease Agreement between Unity Bank and Clinton Unity Group (8)

 

 

 

10(xv)

 

Real Estate Purchase Agreement dated October 23, 2003 between Unity Bank and Premiere Development II, LLC(8)

 

 

 

10 (xvi)

 

2004 Stock Bonus Plan (9)

 

 

 

10 (xvii)

 

2006 Stock Option Plan (10)

 

 

 

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Portion of Unity Bancorp. Inc. 2006 Annual Report to Shareholders

 

 

 

21

 

Subsidiaries of the Registrant

 

 

 

23

 

Consent of KPMG LLP

 

 

 

31.1

 

Certification of President and Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

 

 

31.2

 

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

 

 

32.1

 

Certification of President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906


(1)                                 Previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission as an Exhibit to the Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 33-76392) and incorporated by reference herein.

 

(2)                                 Previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission as an Exhibit to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 22, 2002 and incorporated by reference herein.

 

(3)                                 Previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission as an Exhibit to the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders filed on April 4, 1997.

 

(4)                                 Previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission as an Exhibit to the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders filed on March 30, 1998.

 

(5)                                 Previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission as an Exhibit to the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders filed on April 2, 1999.

 

(6)                                 Previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission as an Exhibit to the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders filed on April 10, 2002.

 

(7)                                 Previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission as an Exhibit to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed March 26, 2003.

 

(8)                                 Previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission as an Exhibit to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed March 26, 2004.

 

(9)                                 Previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission as an Exhibit to the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders filed on April 15, 2004.

 

(10)                           Previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission as an Exhibit to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 27, 2006 and incorporated by reference herein.

 

(c)                                 Not applicable

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

UNITY BANCORP, INC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/     Alan J. Bedner

 

 

 

 

            Alan J. Bedner

 

 

 

 

            Executive Vice President,

 

 

 

 

            Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

            March 15, 2007

 

 

 

 

(Date)

 

 

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

NAME

 

TITLE

 

DATE

 

 

 

 

 

/s/      David D. Dallas

 

Chairman of the Board and Director

 

March 15, 2007

    David D. Dallas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/     James A. Hughes

 

President, Chief Executive Officer and Director

 

March 15, 2007

    James A. Hughes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/      Alan J. Bedner

 

Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

 

March 15, 2007

    Alan J. Bedner

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/      Frank Ali

 

Director

 

March 15, 2007

    Frank Ali

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/      Dr. Mark S. Brody

 

Director

 

March 15, 2007

    Dr. Mark S. Brody

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/      Robert H. Dallas, II

 

Director

 

March 15, 2007

    Robert H. Dallas, II

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/      Peter E. Maricondo

 

Director

 

March 15, 2007

    Peter E. Maricondo

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/      Wayne Courtright

 

Director

 

March 15, 2007

    Wayne Courtright

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/      Charles S. Loring

 

Director

 

March 15, 2007

    Charles S. Loring

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/      Allen Tucker

 

Director

 

March 15, 2007

    Allen Tucker

 

 

 

 

 

 

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EXHIBIT 13

Portion of Unity Bancorp, Inc. 2006 Annual Report to Shareholders

 




MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS

OF FINANCIAL CONDITION & RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes relating thereto included herein. When necessary, reclassifications have been made to prior period’s data for purposes of comparability with current period presentation.

 

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

“Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation” is based upon the Company’s consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The preparation of these financial statements requires the Company to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. Note 1 to the Company’s Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2006, contains a summary of the Company’s significant accounting policies. Management believes the Company’s policy with respect to the methodology for the determination of the allowance for loan losses involves a higher degree of complexity and requires management to make difficult and subjective judgments, which often require assumptions or estimates about highly uncertain matters. Changes in these judgments, assumptions or estimates could materially impact results of operations. This critical policy and its application is periodically reviewed with the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors.

The provision for loan losses is based upon management’s evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance, including an assessment of known and inherent risks in the portfolio, giving consideration to the size and composition of the loan portfolio, actual loan loss experience, level of delinquencies, detailed analysis of individual loans for which full collectibility may not be assured, the existence and estimated net realizable value of any underlying collateral and guarantees securing the loans, and current economic and market conditions. Although management uses the best information available, the level of the allowance for loan losses remains an estimate, which is subject to significant judgment and short-term change. Various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the Company’s allowance for loan losses. Such agencies may require the Company to make additional provisions for loan losses based upon information available to them at the time of their examination. Furthermore, the majority of the Company’s loans are secured by real estate. Accordingly, the ability to collect a substantial portion of the carrying value of the Company’s loan portfolio and valuation and servicing rights are susceptible to changes in local real estate market conditions and may be adversely affected should real estate values decline. Future adjustments to the allowance for loan losses may be necessary due to asset impairment, economic, operating, regulatory and other conditions beyond the Company’s control.

 

Overview

Unity Bancorp, Inc. (the “Parent Company”) is a bank holding company incorporated in New Jersey and registered under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended. Its wholly-owned subsidiary, Unity Bank (the “Bank,” or when consolidated with the Parent Company, the “Company”) is chartered by the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance. The Bank provides a full range of commercial and retail banking services through the internet and its 15 branch offices located in Hunterdon, Middlesex, Somerset, Union and Warren counties in New Jersey and Northampton county in Pennsylvania. These services include: the acceptance of demand, savings and time deposits, extension of consumer, real estate, Small Business Administration and other commercial credits.

 

Results of Operations

Net income for the year ended December 31, 2006 was $5.8 million, a 5.9 percent decrease compared to net income of $6.2 million for 2005. This was the result of increased net interest income driven by a higher volume of earning assets and a lower provision for loan losses, offset by higher operating expenses and lower non-interest income. Performance highlights for 2006 include:

·                  Earnings per basic and diluted share for the year ended December 31, 2006 were $0.89 and $0.85, respectively compared to $0.97 and $0.92 for the prior year. All share amounts have been adjusted for the 5 percent stock distribution paid on June 30, 2006.

·                  Return on average assets equaled 0.90 percent in 2006 and 1.10 percent in 2005.

·                  Return on average equity equaled 13.56 percent in 2006 and 16.29 percent in 2005.

·                  The efficiency ratio was 67.21 percent in 2006 compared to 61.53 percent in 2005.

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During 2006, the Federal Reserve Board raised short-term interest rates 4 times for a total of 100 basis points. This resulted in the target Federal Funds rate increasing from 4.25 percent at December 31, 2005 to 5.25 percent at December 31, 2006 and the Prime-lending rate increasing from 7.25 percent to 8.25 percent during this period. These increases resulted in a flat and often times inverted Treasury yield curve which presented a challenging interest rate environment in which to operate. Despite this challenging interest rate environment, the Company was able to grow net interest income due to strong growth in interest earning assets. However, the sustained effect of this yield curve may cause the net interest margin and net interest spread to further contract in 2007 due to the competitive pricing of deposits in the New Jersey market place and the resulting higher cost of deposits and borrowed funds.

 

2006 vs. 2005

Net interest income, the largest component of operating income, increased $1.5 million or 6.8 percent to $23.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2006 compared to $22.2 million in 2005. The increase in net interest income was attributed to a higher volume of interest earning assets and an increased yield on earning assets, partially offset by a higher cost of deposits and borrowings. Net interest spread, the difference between the rate earned on average interest-earning assets and the rate paid on average interest-bearing liabilities, decreased 41 basis points to 3.33 percent in 2006 from 3.74 percent in 2005. Net interest margin (net interest income as a percentage of average interest-earning assets) decreased 30 basis points to 3.87 percent in 2006, from 4.17 percent in 2005. The primary cause of the decrease in both net interest spread and net interest margin was the higher cost of deposits and borrowings and the shift of lower cost checking products into higher cost savings and time deposits.

Non-interest income decreased $552 thousand or 6.7 percent to $7.6 million in 2006 compared to $8.2 million in 2005. The decrease in non-interest income was due to the decrease in service and loan fee income, service charges on deposits and gains on mortgage loans, partially offset by increased gains on sales of Small Business Administration (SBA) 7(a) loans and other loan sales.

Non-interest expense increased $2.4 million or 12.7 percent to $21.0 million in 2006 from $18.7 million in 2005. This increase was primarily the result of branch growth and the refurbishment of offices, professional fees and loan servicing costs, partially offset by lower advertising costs.

In 2006, the Company recorded income tax expense of $2.9 million, resulting in a 33.5 percent effective tax rate compared to $3.7 million or a 37.3 percent effective tax rate in 2005.

 

2005 vs. 2004

Net income for the year ended December 31, 2005, was $6.2 million, a 16.5 percent increase compared to $5.3 million for 2004. Earnings per basic and diluted share for the year ended December 31, 2005 were $0.97 and $0.92, respectively compared to $0.84 and $0.79 for the prior year. The increase in earnings from the prior year is primarily the result of increased revenue due to increased net interest income driven by a higher volume of earning assets and increased non-interest income, partially offset by higher operating expenses and increased provision for loan losses.

 

Net Interest Income

The primary source of income for the Company is net interest income, the difference between the interest earned on earning assets such as investments and loans, and the interest paid on deposits and borrowings. Factors that impact the Company’s net interest income include the interest rate environment, the volume and mix of earning assets and interest bearing liabilities, and the competitive nature of the Company’s market place. Since 2004, the Federal Reserve Board has raised rates seventeen times for a total of 425 basis points. These increases have resulted in a flat and at times inverted Treasury yield curve and a challenging operating environment in which deposit and borrowing costs have risen faster than the yields on earning assets.

Tax-equivalent interest income totaled $43.3 million in 2006, an increase of $9.4 million or 27.6 percent, compared to $33.9 million realized in 2005. Of the $9.4 million increase in interest income on a tax equivalent basis in 2006, $6.0 million can be attributed to the increase in average interest earning assets while $3.4 million may be attributed to an increase in the yield on interest-earning assets. The average volume of interest-earning assets increased $81.0 million to $615.7 million in 2006 compared to $534.7 million in 2005. This was due to a $74.3 million increase in average loans, a $4.4 million increase in

 

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average federal funds sold and interest bearing deposits with banks and a $2.3 million increase in average securities. The yield on interest-earning assets increased 68 basis points to 7.02 percent in 2006 due to the impact of a higher overall interest rate environment in 2006 compared to 2005. Variable rate instruments such as SBA loans, commercial loans, consumer home equity lines of credit and federal funds sold and interest on deposits increased due to the higher market rates. Key interest rate increases during 2006 included:

·                  The average interest rate on Federal funds sold and interest bearing deposits increased 149 basis points to 4.82 percent in 2006, compared to 3.33 percent in 2005.

·                  The average interest rate earned on SBA loans increased 142 basis points to 10.24 percent in 2006, compared to 8.82 percent in 2005, due to the quarterly re-pricing of these loans with changes in the Prime rate.

·                  The average interest rate earned on Consumer loans increased 94 basis points to 6.73 percent in 2006, compared to 5.79 percent in 2005, due to the re-pricing of Prime-based home equity lines of credit.

·                  The average interest rate earned on Commercial loans increased 40 basis points to 7.43 percent in 2006, compared to 7.03 percent in 2005, due to the re-pricing of these loans with changes in the Prime rate.

The higher interest rate environment and competitive New Jersey market place in 2006 also increased interest expense and the cost of funds. Total interest expense was $19.4 million in 2006, an increase of $7.8 million or 67.5 percent compared to 2005. Of the $7.8 million increase in interest expense in 2006, $4.5 million was due to an increase in the rates paid on these liabilities while $3.3 million was attributed to an increase in interest bearing liabilities. Interest-bearing liabilities averaged $526.9 million in 2006, an increase of $80.8 million, or 18.1 percent, compared to 2005. The increase in interest-bearing liabilities was a result of increases in savings and time deposits, borrowed funds and subordinated debentures, offset in part by a decline in interest-bearing demand deposits. Average interest bearing deposits increased $71.6 million as average savings deposits increased $52.9 million and average time deposits increased $51.4 million while average interest bearing demand deposits declined $32.7 million. Average borrowed funds and subordinated debentures increased $9.2 million to $55.8 million in 2006 compared to $46.6 million in 2005 due to the addition of $15 million in subordinated debentures. The average cost of interest-bearing liabilities increased 109 basis points to 3.69 percent, primarily due to the re-pricing of deposits and borrowings in a higher interest rate environment. The cost of interest bearing deposits increased 114 basis points to 3.54 percent in 2006 and the cost of borrowed funds and subordinated debentures increased 59 basis points to 4.91 percent. The high cost of deposits in the NJ marketplace combined with a shift in our average deposit base from 32 percent interest bearing checking, 27 percent savings and 25 percent time deposits in 2005 to 21 percent, 34 percent and 31 percent in 2006, respectively, contributed to an increase in our cost of funds. The change in the composition of our deposit portfolio reflects the promotion of the Company’s new variable rate savings product and the transfer of balances from interest bearing demand into the higher cost savings product.

Tax-equivalent net interest income amounted to $23.8 million in 2006, an increase of $1.5 million, or 6.9 percent, compared to 2005. Net interest margin decreased 30 basis points to 3.87 percent for 2006, compared to 4.17 percent in 2005. The tighter net interest margin was primarily the result of the higher cost of funding asset growth. The net interest spread was 3.33 percent, a 41 basis point decrease from 3.74 percent in 2005.

For 2005, tax-equivalent net interest income totaled $22.3 million, an increase of $3.1 million or 15.9 percent from the $19.2 million earned in 2004. This increase was the result of a larger volume of interest earning assets offset in part by a 3 basis point decrease in net interest spread, which averaged 3.74 percent in 2005. Net interest margin was 4.17 percent for 2005 compared to 4.18 percent in 2004.

The following table reflects the components of net interest income, setting forth for the periods presented herein: (1) average assets, liabilities and shareholders’ equity, (2) interest income earned on interest-earning assets and interest expense paid on interest-bearing liabilities, (3) average yields earned on interest-earning assets and average rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities, (4) net interest spread, (which is the average yield on interest-earning assets less the average rate on interest-bearing liabilities) and (5) net interest income/margin on average earning assets. Rates/Yields are computed on a fully tax-equivalent basis, assuming a federal income tax rate of 34 percent.

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Consolidated Average Balance Sheets

(Dollar amounts in thousands — Interest amounts and interest rates/yields on a fully tax-equivalent basis.)

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

Years ended December 31,

 

Average
Balance

 

Interest

 

Rate/
Yield

 

Average
Balance

 

Interest

 

Rate/
Yield

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-earning assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal funds sold and interest-bearing deposits with banks

 

$

21,606

 

$

1,042

 

4.82

%

$

17,160

 

$

572

 

3.33

%

Securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Available for sale

 

66,474

 

3,103

 

4.67

 

74,208

 

3,152

 

4.25

 

Held to maturity

 

41,156

 

2,069

 

5.03

 

31,139

 

1,477

 

4.74

 

Total securities

 

107,630

 

5,172

 

4.81

 

105,347

 

4,629

 

4.39

 

Loans, net of unearned discount:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SBA

 

84,113

 

8,615

 

10.24

 

74,369

 

6,558

 

8.82

 

Commercial

 

294,773

 

21,914

 

7.43

 

230,039

 

16,164

 

7.03

 

Residential mortgage

 

59,933

 

3,305

 

5.51

 

62,103

 

3,318

 

5.34

 

Consumer

 

47,652

 

3,208

 

6.73

 

45,707

 

2,648

 

5.79

 

Total loans

 

486,471

 

37,042

 

7.61

 

412,218

 

28,688

 

6.96

 

Total interest-earning assets

 

615,707

 

43,256

 

7.02

 

534,725

 

33,889

 

6.34

 

Non-interest-earning assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and due from banks

 

12,439

 

 

 

 

 

12,661

 

 

 

 

 

Allowance for loan losses

 

(7,493

)

 

 

 

 

(6,398

)

 

 

 

 

Other assets

 

29,302

 

 

 

 

 

24,399

 

 

 

 

 

Total non-interest-earning assets

 

34,248

 

 

 

 

 

30,662

 

 

 

 

 

Total Assets

 

$

649,955

 

 

 

 

 

$

565,387

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-bearing liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-bearing demand deposits

 

$

117,730

 

2,648

 

2.25

 

$

150,420

 

2,605

 

1.73

 

Savings deposits

 

183,815

 

6,948

 

3.78

 

130,911

 

3,164

 

2.42

 

Time deposits

 

169,572

 

7,101

 

4.19

 

118,174

 

3,820

 

3.23

 

Total interest-bearing deposits

 

471,117

 

16,697

 

3.54

 

399,505

 

9,589

 

2.40

 

Other debt

 

55,756

 

2,735

 

4.91

 

46,604

 

2,014

 

4.32

 

Total interest-bearing liabilities

 

526,873

 

19,432

 

3.69

 

446,109

 

11,603

 

2.60

 

Non-interest-bearing liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Demand deposits

 

77,747

 

 

 

 

 

78,519

 

 

 

 

 

Other liabilities

 

2,218

 

 

 

 

 

2,634

 

 

 

 

 

Total non-interest-bearing liabilities

 

79,965

 

 

 

 

 

81,153

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity

 

43,117

 

 

 

 

 

38,125

 

 

 

 

 

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

 

$

649,955

 

 

 

 

 

$

565,387

 

 

 

 

 

Net interest spread

 

 

 

23,824

 

3.33

%

 

 

22,286

 

3.74

%

Tax-equivalent basis adjustment

 

 

 

(79

)

 

 

 

 

(52

)

 

 

Net interest income

 

 

 

$

23,745

 

 

 

 

 

$

22,234

 

 

 

Net interest margin

 

 

 

 

 

3.87

%

 

 

 

 

4.17

%

 

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2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

Years ended December 31,

 

Average
Balance

 

Interest

 

Rate/
Yield

 

Average
Balance

 

Interest

 

Rate/
Yield

 

Average
Balance

 

Interest

 

Rate/
Yield

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-earning assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal funds sold and interest-bearing deposits with banks

 

$

15,039

 

$

193

 

1.28

%

$

10,846

 

$

138

 

1.27

%

$

9,838

 

$

161

 

1.64

%

Securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Available for sale

 

83,291

 

3,374

 

4.05

 

63,102

 

2,403

 

3.81

 

53,277

 

2,522

 

4.73

 

Held to maturity

 

17,395

 

867

 

4.98

 

19,633

 

998

 

5.08

 

24,099

 

1,440

 

5.98

 

Total securities

 

100,686

 

4,241

 

4.21

 

82,735

 

3,401

 

4.11

 

77,376

 

3,962

 

5.12

 

Loans, net of unearned discount:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SBA

 

62,853

 

4,296

 

6.83

 

65,555

 

4,115

 

6.28

 

57,808

 

3,750

 

6.49

 

Commercial

 

192,435

 

12,934

 

6.72

 

175,685

 

12,495

 

7.11

 

145,031

 

10,842

 

7.48

 

Residential mortgage

 

50,242

 

2,712

 

5.40

 

52,014

 

3,126

 

6.01

 

67,470

 

4,030

 

5.97

 

Consumer

 

38,979

 

1,860

 

4.77

 

32,323

 

1,676

 

5.19

 

26,873

 

1,550

 

5.77

 

Total loans

 

344,509

 

21,802

 

6.33

 

325,577

 

21,412

 

6.58

 

297,182

 

20,172

 

6.79

 

Total interest-earning assets

 

460,234

 

26,236

 

5.70

 

419,158

 

24,951

 

5.96

 

384,396

 

24,295

 

6.32

 

Non-interest-earning assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and due from banks

 

13,304

 

 

 

 

 

14,216

 

 

 

 

 

13,879

 

 

 

 

 

Allowance for loan losses

 

(5,724)

 

 

 

 

 

(4,783

)

 

 

 

 

(3,680

)

 

 

 

 

Other assets

 

15,603

 

 

 

 

 

13,764

 

 

 

 

 

12,317

 

 

 

 

 

Total non-interest-earning assets

 

23,183

 

 

 

 

 

23,197

 

 

 

 

 

22,516

 

 

 

 

 

Total Assets

 

$

483,417

 

 

 

 

 

$

442,355

 

 

 

 

 

$

406,912

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-bearing liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-bearing demand deposits

 

$

188,840

 

2,656

 

1.41

 

$

184,220

 

2,703

 

1.47

 

$

151,115

 

2,731

 

1.81

 

Savings deposits

 

49,330

 

620

 

1.26

 

36,976

 

423

 

1.14

 

34,000

 

760

 

2.24

 

Time deposits

 

96,686

 

2,507

 

2.59

 

90,814

 

2,733

 

3.01

 

112,799

 

4,175

 

3.70

 

Total interest-bearing deposits

 

334,856

 

5,783

 

1.73

 

312,010

 

5,859

 

1.88

 

297,914

 

7,666

 

2.57

 

Other debt

 

29,169

 

1,225

 

4.20

 

21,532

 

1,169

 

5.43

 

15,719

 

906

 

5.76

 

Total interest-bearing liabilities

 

364,025

 

7,008

 

1.93

 

333,542

 

7,028

 

2.11

 

313,633

 

8,572

 

2.73

 

Non-interest-bearing liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Demand deposits

 

85,283

 

 

 

 

 

79,102

 

 

 

 

 

64,900

 

 

 

 

 

Other liabilities

 

1,445

 

 

 

 

 

1,152

 

 

 

 

 

1,714

 

 

 

 

 

Total non-interest-bearing liabilities

 

86,728

 

 

 

 

 

80,254

 

 

 

 

 

66,614

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity

 

32,664

 

 

 

 

 

28,559

 

 

 

 

 

26,665

 

 

 

 

 

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

 

$

483,417

 

 

 

 

 

$

442,355

 

 

 

 

 

$

406,912

 

 

 

 

 

Net interest spread

 

 

 

19,228

 

3.77

%

 

 

17,923

 

3.85

%

 

 

15,723

 

3.59

%

Tax-equivalent basis adjustment

 

 

 

(70

)

 

 

 

 

(56

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net interest income

 

 

 

$

19,158

 

 

 

 

 

$

17,867

 

 

 

 

 

$

15,723

 

 

 

Net interest margin

 

 

 

 

 

4.18

%

 

 

 

 

4.28

%

 

 

 

 

4.09

%

 

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The rate volume table below presents an analysis of the impact on interest income and expense resulting from changes in average volume and rates over the periods presented. Changes that are not due to volume or rate variances have been allocated proportionally to both, based on their relative absolute values. Amounts have been computed on a tax-equivalent basis, assuming a federal income tax rate of 34 percent.

 

 

2006 versus 2005

 

2005 versus 2004

 

Year ended December 31, 

 

Increase (Decrease)
Due to Change in 

 

Increase (Decrease)
Due to Change in 

 

(Dollar amounts in thousands on a tax equivalent basis)

 

Volume

 

Rate

 

Net

 

Volume

 

Rate

 

Net

 

Interest Income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal funds sold and interest-bearing deposits

 

$

172

 

$

298

 

$

470

 

$

31

 

$

348

 

$

379

 

Investment securities

 

153

 

390

 

543

 

272

 

116

 

388

 

Net loans

 

5,705

 

2,649

 

8,354

 

4,475

 

2,411

 

6,886

 

Total interest income

 

$

6,030

 

$

3,337

 

$

9,367

 

$

4,778

 

$

2,875

 

$

7,653

 

Interest Expense:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-bearing demand deposits

 

$

(639

)

$

682

 

$

43

 

$

(595

)

$

544

 

$

(51

)

Savings deposits

 

1,583

 

2,201

 

3,784

 

1,635

 

909

 

2,544

 

Time deposits

 

1,949

 

1,332

 

3,281

 

622

 

691

 

1,313

 

Total deposits

 

$

2,893

 

$

4,215

 

$

7,108

 

$

1,662

 

$

2,144

 

$

3,806

 

Other debt

 

425

 

296

 

721

 

753

 

36

 

789

 

Total interest expense

 

$

3,318

 

$

4,511

 

$

7,829

 

$

2,415

 

$

2,180

 

$

4,595

 

Net interest income-FTE

 

$

2,712

 

$

(1,174

)

$

1,538

 

$

2,363

 

$

695

 

$

3,058

 

Increase (decrease) in tax-equivalent adjustment

 

 

 

 

 

27

 

 

 

 

 

(18

)

Net interest income

 

 

 

 

 

$

1,511

 

 

 

 

 

$

3,076

 

 

Provision for Loan Losses

The provision for loan losses is determined based on management’s evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses which is maintained at a level that we believe is sufficient to absorb estimated probable losses in the loan portfolio as of the balance sheet date.

The provision for loan losses totaled $1.6 million for 2006, a decrease of $300 thousand, compared with $1.9 million for 2005. The provision for loan losses is comprised of the specific and general reserve factors used to determine reserve levels on certain types of loans. The decrease in the provision for loan losses for 2006 was attributable to the change and composition of the loan portfolio, the results of the analysis of the estimated probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio, the credit worthiness of particular borrowers, and general economic conditions.

The provision for loan losses totaled $1.9 million for 2005, an increase of $675 thousand, compared with $1.2 million for 2004. The provision for loan losses is comprised of the specific and general reserve factors used to determine reserve levels on certain types of loans. The increase in the provision for loan losses for 2005 was attributable to a higher level of non-performing loans and net charge-offs, the change and composition of the loan portfolio, the results of the analysis of the estimated probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio, the credit worthiness of particular borrowers, and general economic conditions. The provision is based on management’s assessment of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses described under the section titled Allowance for Loan Losses. Management believes the current provision is appropriate based on its assessment of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses.

 

Non-Interest Income

Non-interest income consists of service charges on deposits, service and loan fee income, gains on sales of securities and loans, bank owned life insurance (BOLI) income and other income. Non-interest income was $7.6 million for 2006, a $552 thousand, or 6.7 percent decrease compared to $8.2 million for 2005. The decrease in non-interest income was due to the decrease in service and loan fee income, service charges on deposits and gains on mortgage loans, partially offset by increased gains on sales of Small Business Administration (SBA) 7(a) loans and other loan sales.

 

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The following table shows the components of non-interest income for 2006, 2005 and 2004:

 

(In thousands)

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

Service charges on deposit accounts

 

$

1,602

 

$

1,766

 

$

1,618

 

Service and loan fee income

 

1,637

 

2,111

 

1,831

 

Gain on SBA loan sales, net

 

2,972

 

2,956

 

3,217

 

Gain on Mortgage loan sales

 

363

 

382

 

192

 

Bank owned life insurance

 

187

 

185

 

 

Gains on sales of other loans

 

82

 

 

 

Net security gains

 

69

 

69

 

76

 

Other income

 

726

 

721

 

695

 

Total non-interest income

 

$

7,638

 

$

8,190

 

$

7,629

 

 

Service charges on deposits decreased $164 thousand or 9.3 percent to equal $1.6 million in 2006 compared to $1.8 million in 2005. This decrease was the result of a lower volume of uncollected and overdraft fees collected on deposit accounts in 2006 compared to the prior year. This was in contrast to 2005 when service charges on deposit accounts increased $148 thousand, or 9.1 percent, from 2004 as a result of the collection of a larger volume of overdraft fees.

Service and loan fee income amounted to $1.6 million for 2006, a decrease of $474 thousand, or 22.5 percent, from 2005. This decrease was the result of a decline in SBA servicing income due to the payoffs in the SBA serviced portfolio and prepayment penalties on commercial loans due to the higher interest rate environment. Service and loan fee income increased $280 thousand or 15.3 percent to $2.1 million in 2005 compared to $1.8 million in 2004. This was the result of increased prepayment fees, loan processing fees and SBA servicing income.

Gains on the sale of SBA loans remained relatively flat at $3.0 million in 2006 and 2005. Gains on the sale of SBA loans decreased $261 thousand or 8.1 percent to $3.0 million in 2005 compared to $3.2 million in 2004. The decrease was the result of increased broker and employee commissions being paid on these loans. Gains on SBA loan sales reflect the participation in the SBA’s guaranteed loan program. Under the SBA 7(a) program, the SBA guarantees up to 85 percent of the principal of a qualifying loan. The Company usually sells the guaranteed portion of the loan into the secondary market and retains the unguaranteed portion. Sales of guaranteed SBA loans totaled $34.0 million, $37.5 million, and $35.9 million for 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively.

Gains on the sale of mortgage loans decreased $19 thousand in 2006 to $363 thousand due to a lower volume of mortgage loans being sold. Gains on the sale of mortgage loans increased $190 thousand to $382 thousand in 2005, compared to $192 thousand in 2004 due to a larger volume of mortgage loans being sold.

In December 2004, the Company purchased $5 million of BOLI to offset the rising costs of employee benefits. In 2006, the cash surrender value of the BOLI increased to $187 thousand compared to $185 thousand the prior year.

Net security gains totaled $69 thousand in 2006 and 2005. Net security gains were $76 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2004.

Other income equaled $726 thousand, $721 thousand and $695 thousand, respectively in 2006, 2005 and 2004. This increase was due to increased commercial loan referral income.

 

Non-Interest Expense

Total non-interest expense was $21.0 million for 2006, an increase of $2.4 million or 12.7 percent over 2005. This increase was primarily the result of the opening of new branch locations and the refurbishment of the existing branch network and increases in professional fees and loan servicing costs, partially offset by lower advertising costs. The following table presents a breakdown of non-interest expense for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004:

 

(In thousands)

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

Compensation and benefits

 

$

11,028

 

$

9,639

 

$

8,435

 

Occupancy, net

 

2,580

 

2,256

 

2,085

 

Processing & communications

 

2,220

 

2,010

 

1,919

 

Furniture & equipment

 

1,538

 

1,350

 

1,146

 

Professional services

 

636

 

547

 

593

 

Advertising

 

575

 

697

 

695

 

Loan servicing

 

542

 

482

 

738

 

Deposit insurance

 

67

 

61

 

61

 

Other expenses

 

1,859

 

1,634

 

1,558

 

Total non-interest expense

 

$

21,045

 

$

18,676

 

$

17,230

 

 

 

Compensation and benefits expense, the largest component of non-interest expense, was $11.0 million for 2006, an increase of $1.4 million or 14.4 percent, compared to 2005. The increase in compensation and benefits expense for the year was related to increased average head count during the year, merit increases and increased health care costs. Compensation and benefits expense totaled $9.6 million in 2005, an increase of $1.2 million or 14.3 percent compared to 2004. This increase was due to increased head count as the Company added retail and lending staff, increased merit and incentive based payments and an increase in medical benefits premiums. At December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 there were 185, 190 and 185 full time equivalent employees, respectively.

 

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Occupancy expense was $2.6 million for 2006, a 14.4 percent increase over the prior year. The increase in occupancy expense was related to the opening of new branch locations in Forks Township, Pennsylvania in 2006, and Phillipsburg, New Jersey in November 2005, and branch maintenance costs, annual lease adjustments and increased utility and property tax expenses. Occupancy expense increased $171 thousand or 8.2 percent to $2.3 million in 2005. The increase was due to the maintenance expense related to branch and back-office refurbishments.

Processing and communications expense increased to $2.2 million in 2006, a $210 thousand or 10.4 percent increase compared to 2005. The increase was due to higher data processing costs due to increased loan and deposit transactional volume. Processing and communications expenses increased $91 thousand or 4.7 percent to $2.0 million in 2005 compared to the prior year. These increases were the result of higher data processing and internet banking expenses as our customer base grows as well as increased payroll processing costs.

Furniture and equipment expense increased 13.9 percent to $1.5 million for 2006. The increases in 2006 were due to branch expansion and refurbishment related costs. Furniture and equipment expense increased $204 thousand or 17.8 percent to $1.4 million in 2005 compared to the prior year. The increase from 2004 to 2005 was due primarily to higher software maintenance and equipment lease expense as we continue to invest in the technology necessary to efficiently service our customers.

Professional services fees totaled $636 thousand for 2006, an $89 thousand, or 16.3 percent increase, compared to 2005. This included increased legal, accounting and audit related fees. Professional service fees decreased $46 thousand to $547 thousand in 2005 compared to 2004 due to lower legal and consulting fees, partially offset by increased accounting and audit fees.

Advertising expense was $575 thousand for 2006, a decrease of $122 thousand or 17.5 percent, compared to 2005. The decrease was due to the Company using more effective and less expensive forms of marketing to generate new business. Advertising expenses were flat at $697 thousand in 2005 and $695 thousand in 2004. Advertising expenses in 2005 consisted of higher community relations, gifts and marketing events expenses, offset in part by lower marketing expense.

Loan servicing expense amounted to $542 thousand for 2006, an increase of $60 thousand, or 12.4 percent compared to 2005 due to collection costs related to increased delinquent loans. Loan servicing costs decreased $256 thousand or 34.7 percent to $482 thousand in 2005 compared to 2004. The decrease was the result of the collection of prior period expenses.

Deposit insurance expense was $67 thousand for 2006 and $61 thousand for 2005 and 2004.

Other expenses amounted to $1.9 million for 2006, an increase of $225 thousand or 13.8 percent from the prior year. This increase was related to the establishment of a reserve for loan commitments, higher director fees and increased office supply expenses. Other expenses increased $76 thousand or 4.9 percent to $1.6 million compared to the prior year. This increase was due primarily to increased insurance expenses and employee recruiting expenses.

 

Income Tax Expense

For 2006, the Company reported income tax expense of $2.9 million for a 33.5 percent effective tax rate compared to $3.7 million or 37.3 percent effective tax rate in 2005. The decrease in the tax provision was the result of lower pre-tax earnings and a lower effective tax rate. The reduction in the effective tax rate in 2006 was related to a higher proportion of revenue being generated at a subsidiary with a lower effective tax rate. The Company anticipates a 33.5 percent effective income tax rate in 2007.

For 2005, the Company reported income tax expense of $3.7 million for a 37.3 percent effective tax rate compared to $3.1 million or 36.4 percent effective tax rate in 2004. The increase in the tax provision was the result of higher pre-tax earnings and a higher effective tax rate. The reduction in the effective tax rate in 2004 was the result of the realization of a $286 thousand prior period State tax asset valuation allowance.

 

Financial Condition

Total assets increased $79.9 million, or 13 percent, to $694.1 million at December 31, 2006, compared to $614.2 million at December 31, 2005. This increase was due to a $59.1 million increase in total loans, a $13.9 million increase in federal funds sold and interest bearing deposits, and a $2.1 million increase in total securities funded by a $44.6 million increase in total deposits, a $30.5 million increase in borrowed funds and a $5.3 million increase in shareholders’ equity.

Average total assets for 2006 were $650 million, an $84.6 million increase from the prior year’s $565.4 million average balance. The increase in average assets was due primarily to growth in the loan portfolio and federal funds sold and interest bearing deposits, funded by savings and time deposits and borrowed funds.

 

Investment Securities Portfolio

The Company’s securities portfolio consists of available for sale and held to maturity investments. The investment securities portfolio is maintained for asset-liability management purposes, as an additional source of liquidity, and as an additional source of earnings.

 

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Securities available for sale are investments carried at fair value that may be sold in response to changing market and interest rate conditions or for other business purposes. Activity in this portfolio is undertaken primarily to manage liquidity and interest rate risk, to take advantage of market conditions that create economically attractive returns and as an additional source of earnings. Securities available for sale consist primarily of mortgage-backed securities, U.S. Government and Federal agency securities, municipal bonds, corporate bonds and equity securities.

Securities available for sale were $65.6 million at December 31, 2006 and 2005. During 2006, there were $14.4 million of purchases, $14.7 million of maturities and pay downs, $182 thousand in sales and $524 thousand in appreciation in the market value of the portfolio. Securities purchases and sales consisted primarily of agency bonds and mortgage-backed securities. At December 31, 2006, the portfolio had a net unrealized loss of $1.3 million compared to a net unrealized loss of $1.9 million at the end of the prior year. These unrealized gains and losses are reflected net of tax in shareholders’ equity as other comprehensive loss.

The average balance of securities available for sale amounted to $66.5 million in 2006 compared to $74.2 million in 2005. The average yield earned on the available for sale portfolio increased 42 basis points, to 4.67 percent in 2006 from 4.25 percent in 2005. The weighted average repricing of securities available for sale, adjusted for prepayments, amounted to 3.1 years at December 31, 2006, compared to 3.6 years in 2005.

Securities held to maturity, which are carried at amortized cost, are investments for which there is the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity. The portfolio is comprised of mortgage-backed securities, obligations of U.S. Government and government sponsored agencies, municipal bonds, and corporate securities. Management determines the appropriate security classification of available for sale or held to maturity at the time of purchase.

Securities held to maturity were $42.8 million at December 31, 2006, an increase of $2.1 million or 5.1 percent, from year-end 2005. As of December 31, 2006 and 2005, the market value of held to maturity securities was $42.4 million and $40.2 million, respectively. The average balance of securities held to maturity amounted to $41.2 million in 2006 compared to $31.1 million in 2005. The average yield earned on held to maturity securities increased 29 basis points, from 4.74 percent in 2005 to 5.03 percent in 2006. The weighted average re-pricing of held to maturity securities, adjusted for prepayments, amounted to 3.0 years and 3.1 years at December 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively.

Approximately 88 percent of the total investment portfolio had a fixed rate of interest.

Securities with a carrying value of $47.6 million and $45.4 million at December 31, 2006 and 2005 respectively, were pledged to secure government deposits, secured other borrowings and for other purposes required or permitted by law.

See Note 4 to the Financial Statements accompanying this Annual Report for more information on our securities portfolio.

 

Loan Portfolio

The loan portfolio, which represents the Company’s largest asset group, is a significant source of both interest and fee income. The portfolio consists of commercial, SBA, residential mortgage and consumer loans. Elements of the loan portfolio are subject to differing levels of credit and interest rate risk.

Total loans increased $59.1 million, or 13.2 percent to $507.7 million at December 31, 2006, from $448.6 million at year-end 2005. Growth in the loan portfolio was generated by increases of $51.6 million in commercial loans, $5.6 million in consumer loans and $1.5 million in residential mortgages while the SBA loan portfolio remained relatively flat.

Average loans increased $74.3 million or 18.0 percent from $412.2 million in 2005, to $486.5 million in 2006. The increase in average loans is due to growth in the commercial, SBA and consumer loan portfolios. The yield on the loan portfolio was 7.61 percent in 2006 compared to 6.96 percent in 2005. The increase in the yield on the loan portfolio was due to loans repricing in a higher interest rate environment in 2006.

The SBA provides guarantees of up to 85 percent of the principal amount of SBA 7(a) loans. SBA 7(a) loans available for sale are generally sold in the secondary market with the non-guaranteed portion held in the portfolio. From time to time, the Company may sell portions of the unguaranteed loan portfolio. SBA 7(a) loans held to maturity amounted to $66.8 million at December 31, 2006, an increase of $2.1 million from December 31, 2005. SBA 7(a) loans held for sale, carried at the lower of cost or market, amounted to $12.3 million at December 31, 2006, a decrease of $1.7 million from December 31, 2005. SBA 7(a) loans are often originated outside of the Company’s market place.

Commercial loans are generally made in the Company’s market place for the purpose of providing working capital, financing the purchase of equipment, inventory or commercial real estate and for other business purposes. These loans amounted to $312.2 million at December 31, 2006, an increase of $51.6 million from year-end 2005. The commercial portfolio is expected to continue to increase in 2007. Included in commercial loans at December 31, 2006 are $58.1 million of SBA 504 loans. The SBA 504 program consists of real estate backed commercial mortgages where generally the Company has the first mortgage and the SBA has the second mortgage on the property. The Company generally has a 50 percent loan to value ratio on SBA 504 program loans.

 

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Residential mortgage loans consist of loans secured by 1-4 family residential properties. These loans amounted to $63.5 million at December 31, 2006, an increase of $1.5 million from December 31, 2005. The Company did not originate a substantial amount of mortgage loans held for investment in 2006.

Consumer loans consist of home equity loans and loans for the purpose of financing the purchase of consumer goods, home improvements, and other personal needs, and are generally secured by the personal property being purchased. These loans amounted to $52.9 million at December 31, 2006, an increase of $5.6 million or 11.9 percent from $47.3 million at December 31, 2005. The growth in consumer loans is related to the growth in home equity loans and lines. The consumer portfolio is expected to continue to increase in 2007 due to expected increased loan demand.

The following table sets forth the classification of loans by major category, including unearned, deferred costs and excluding the allowance for loan losses for the past five years at December 31:

 

 

 

2006

 

20005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

(In thousands)

 

Amount

 

% of
Total

 

Amount

 

% of
Total

 

Amount

 

% of
Total

 

Amount

 

% of
Total

 

Amount

 

% of
Total

 

SBA held for sale

 

$

12,273

 

2.4

%

$

14,001

 

3.1

%

$

7,574

 

2.0

%

$

14,014

 

4.1

%

$

14,396

 

4.6

%

SBA held to maturity

 

66,802

 

13.2

%

64,660

 

14.4

%

55,576

 

14.9

%

49,983

 

14.7

%

49,784

 

16.0

%

Commercial

 

312,195

 

61.5

%

260,581

 

58.1

%

207,771

 

55.6

%

188,197

 

55.4

%

163,813

 

52.5

%

Residential mortgage

 

63,493

 

12.5

%

62,039

 

13.8

%

60,240

 

16.1

%

51,176

 

15.1

%

56,297

 

18.0

%

Consumer

 

52,927

 

10.4

%

47,286

 

10.6

%

42,419

 

11.4

%

36,385

 

10.7

%

27,504

 

8.9

%

Total Loans

 

$

507,690

 

100.0

%

$

448,567

 

100.0

%

$

373,580

 

100.0

%

$

339,755

 

100.0

%

$

311,794

 

100.0

%

 

Approximately 13 percent of the Company’s total loan portfolio is collateralized by mortgages on Hotel/Motel properties. The majority of these loans were made through the SBA 7(A) or SBA 504 loan programs. There are no other concentrations of loans to any borrowers or group of borrowers exceeding 10 percent of the total loan portfolio. There are no foreign loans in the portfolio. As a preferred SBA lender, a portion of the SBA portfolio is outside of the Company’s lending area.

The following table shows the maturity distribution or re-pricing of the loan portfolio and the allocation of floating and fixed interest rates at December 31, 2006.

 

                        

(In thousands)

 

Within
1 Year

 

1–5
Years

 

After
5 Years

 

Total

 

SBA

 

$

60,302

 

$

16,491

 

$

2,282

 

$

79,075

 

Commercial

 

99,446

 

178,850

 

33,899

 

312,195

 

Residential mortgage

 

10,589

 

31,145

 

21,759

 

63,493

 

Consumer

 

25,585

 

8,227

 

19,115

 

52,927

 

Total

 

$

195,922

 

$

234,713

 

$

77,055

 

$

507,690

 

Amount of loans with maturities greater than one year with:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed interest rates

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

129,784

 

Floating or adjustable interest rates

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

181,984

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

311,768

 

 

Asset Quality

Inherent in the lending function is the possibility that a customer may not perform in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan. A borrower’s inability to pay its obligations according to the contractual terms can create the risk of past due loans and ultimately credit losses, especially on collateral deficient loans.

Non-performing loans generally consist of loans that are not accruing interest (non-accrual loans) as a result of principal or interest being in default for a period of 90 days or more or when the ability to collect principal and interest according to the contractual terms is in doubt. When a loan is classified as non-accrual, interest accruals discontinue and all past due interest previously recognized as income is reversed and charged against current period income. Unless the ability to collect principal and interest is reasonably assured, any payments received from the borrower are applied to outstanding principal until such time as management determines that the financial condition of the borrower and other factors merit recognition of a portion of such payments as interest income.

Credit risk is minimized by loan diversification and adhering to credit administration policies and procedures. Due diligence on loans begins upon the application for a loan by a prospective borrower. Documentation, including a borrower’s credit history, materials establishing the value of potential collateral, the source of funds for repayment of the loan and other factors are analyzed before a loan is

 

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submitted for approval. The loan portfolio is then subject to ongoing internal reviews for credit quality. In addition, an outside firm is used to conduct independent credit reviews.

The following table sets forth information concerning non-performing loans and non-performing assets at December 31 for the past five years:

 

(In thousands)

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

Non-performing by category

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial

 

$

3,172

 

$

1,250

 

$

1,534

 

$

1,568

 

$

213

 

SBA (1)

 

5,212

 

1,391

 

2,013

 

3,175

 

2,669

 

Residential mortgage

 

322

 

1,510

 

288

 

458

 

461

 

Consumer

 

203

 

210

 

256

 

194

 

214

 

Total non-performing loans

 

$

8,909

 

$

4,361

 

$

4,091

 

$

5,395

 

$

3,557

 

OREO

 

211

 

178

 

345

 

327

 

196

 

Total non-performing assets

 

$

9,120

 

$

4,539

 

$

4,436

 

$

5,722

 

$

3,753

 

Past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

1,842

 

$

347

 

SBA

 

 

 

 

34

 

18

 

Residential mortgage

 

78

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

Total

 

$

78

 

$

 

$

 

$

1,876

 

$

366

 

Non-performing loans to total loans

 

1.75

%

0.97

%

1.10

%

1.59

%

1.14

%

Non-performing assets to total loans and OREO

 

1.80

%

1.01

%

1.19

%

1.68

%

1.20

%

Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of non-performing loans

 

85.58

%

158.04

%

143.14

%

99.20

%

115.10

%

(1) SBA Loans Guaranteed

 

$

2,953

 

$

758

 

$

1,240

 

$

1,904

 

$

1,368

 

 

Non-performing loans were $8.9 million at December 31, 2006, a $4.5 million increase from $4.4 million at year-end 2005. The primary reason for the increase in non-performing loans was the addition of two commercial loans totaling $3.4 million. Both loans are well collateralized. The collateral underlying one of the loans, totaling $2.4 million, is currently under contract for sale. However, a closing date could not be determined as of year-end and consequently the loan was placed on non-performing status. In addition there is a $780 thousand non-performing loan in which the note was sold to a third party without recourse. However the transaction has not been recognized as a sale for accounting purposes. Included in non-performing loans at December 31, 2006 are approximately $3.0 million of loans that are guaranteed by the SBA.

There were $78 thousand in loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing at December 31, 2006, compared to no such loans at December 31, 2005 and 2004.

Other real estate owned (OREO) properties totaled $211 thousand at year-end 2006, an increase of $33 thousand from $178 thousand at December 31, 2005. Total non-performing assets amounted to $9.1 million at December 31, 2006, an increase of $4.6 million compared with $4.5 million at year-end 2005.

Potential problem loans are those where information about possible credit problems of borrowers causes management to have doubts as to the ability of such borrowers to comply with loan repayment terms. These loans are not included in non-performing loans as they continue to perform. Potential problem loans, which consist primarily of commercial and SBA products, were $4.3 million and $280 thousand at December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. The increase was due primarily to the addition of two potential problem commercial loans.

 

Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level that the Company believes is sufficient to absorb probable and estimable credit losses in the loan portfolio as of the balance sheet date. Management utilizes a standardized methodology to assess the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. This process consists of the identification of specific reserves for identified problem loans based on loan grades and the calculation of general reserves based on minimum reserve levels by loan type. Risks within the loan portfolio are analyzed on a continuous basis by management, and periodically by an independent credit

 

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review function and by the Company’s audit committee. A risk system, consisting of multiple grading categories, is utilized as an analytical tool to assess risk and to quantify the appropriate level of loss reserves. Along with the risk system, management further evaluates risk characteristics of the loan portfolio under current economic conditions and considers such factors as the financial condition of the borrowers, past and expected loan loss experience and other factors management feels deserve recognition in establishing an adequate reserve. This risk assessment process, which includes the determination of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses, is performed monthly, and, as adjustments become necessary, they are realized in the periods in which they become known.

Additions to the allowance for loan losses are made by provisions charged to expense whereas the allowance is reduced by net charge-offs (i.e., loans judged to be not collectable are charged against the reserve, less any recoveries on such loans). Although management attempts to maintain the allowance at a level deemed adequate to provide for probable losses, future additions to the allowance may be necessary based upon certain factors including obtaining updated financial information about the borrower’s financial condition and changes in market conditions and underlying collateral values. In addition, various regulatory agencies periodically review the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. These agencies may in the future require the Company to make additional adjustments based on their judgments about information available to them at the time of their examination.

The allowance for loan losses amounted to $7.6 million at December 31, 2006, compared to $6.9 million at year-end 2005. The increase in the allowance for loan losses was due to the provision for loan losses of $1.6 million exceeding $818 thousand of net charge-offs. The increase in the allowance for loan losses was primarily attributable to the specific and general reserve factors used to determine reserve levels on certain types of loans, the analysis of the estimated probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio based upon the review of particular loans, the credit worthiness of particular borrowers, increased levels of non-performing loans and general economic conditions.

The following is a summary of the allowance for loan losses for the past five years:

 

(In thousands)

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

Balance at beginning of year

 

$

6,892

 

$

5,856

 

$

5,352

 

$

4,094

 

$

3,165

 

Charge-offs:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial

 

298

 

300

 

601

 

294

 

1,120

 

SBA

 

573

 

301

 

320

 

486

 

276

 

Residential mortgage

 

 

49

 

18

 

 

28

 

Consumer

 

62

 

523

 

29

 

93

 

170

 

Total charge-offs

 

933

 

1,173

 

968

 

873

 

1,594

 

Recoveries

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial

 

75

 

84

 

181

 

419

 

113

 

SBA

 

20

 

204

 

99

 

78

 

32

 

Residential mortgage

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer

 

20

 

71

 

17

 

34

 

28

 

Total recoveries

 

115

 

359

 

297

 

531

 

173

 

Total net charge-offs

 

$

818

 

$

814

 

$

671

 

$

342

 

$

1,421

 

Provision charged to expense

 

$

1,550

 

$

1,850

 

$

1,175

 

$

1,600

 

$

2,350

 

Balance at end of year

 

$

7,624

 

$

6,892

 

$

5,856

 

$

5,352

 

$

4,094

 

Net charge-offs to average loans

 

0.17

%

0.20

%

0.19

%

0.11

%

0.48

%

Allowance to total loans

 

1.50

%

1.54

%

1.57

%

1.58

%

1.31

%

 

 

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The ratio of allowance for loan losses to total loans at December 31, 2006 and 2005 was 1.50 percent and 1.54 percent, respectively. The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of non-performing loans was 85.58 percent at December 31, 2006, compared to 158.04 percent at the end of 2005.

The following table sets forth, for each of the major lending categories, the amount of the allowance for loan losses allocated to each category and the percentage of total loans represented by such category, as of December 31 of each year. The allocated allowance is the total of identified specific and general reserves by loan category. The allocation is made for analytical purposes and is not necessarily indicative of the categories in which future losses may occur. The total allowance is available to absorb losses from any segment of the portfolio.

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

(In thousands)

 

Amount

 

% of
Loans

 

Amount

 

% of
Loans

 

Amount

 

% of
Loans

 

Amount

 

% of
Loans

 

Amount

 

% of
Loans

 

Balance applicable to:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SBA

 

$

2,066

 

15.6

%

$

1,712

 

17.5

%

$

1,724

 

16.9

%

$

1,296

 

18.8

%

$

1,119

 

20.6

%

Commercial

 

4,865

 

61.5

%

4,417

 

58.1

%

3,436

 

55.6

%

3,526

 

55.4

%

2,463

 

52.5

%

Residential mortgage

 

305

 

12.5

%

444

 

13.8

%

375

 

16.1

%

270

 

15.1

%

282

 

18.1

%

Consumer

 

388

 

10.4

%

319

 

10.6

%

321

 

11.4

%

260

 

10.7

%

230

 

8.8

%

Total

 

$

7,624

 

100.0

%

$

6,892

 

100.0

%

$

5,856

 

100.0

%

$

5,352

 

100.0

%

$

4,094

 

100.0

%

 

Deposits

Deposits, which include non-interest bearing demand deposits and interest-bearing demand, savings and time deposits, are the primary source of the Company’s funds. The Company offers a variety of products designed to attract and retain customers, with primary focus on building and expanding relationships. For 2006, the Company realized continued growth in deposits. This growth was achieved through the emphasis on customer service, competitive rate structures and selective marketing through the Company’s fifteen-branch network. The Company continues to focus on establishing a comprehensive relationship with business borrowers, seeking deposits as well as lending relationships.

The following are period-end deposit balances for each of the last three years.

 

At December 31,

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

(In thousands)

 

Amount

 

%

 

Amount

 

%

 

Amount

 

%

 

Ending Balance:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-bearing demand deposits

 

$

105,382

 

18.6

%

$

139,076

 

26.7

%

$

164,426

 

38.0

%

Savings deposits

 

205,919

 

36.4

%

141,935

 

27.2

%

79,557

 

18.3

%

Time deposits

 

175,392

 

30.9

%

161,302

 

30.9

%

106,076

 

24.4

%

Non-interest bearing demand deposits

 

79,772

 

14.1

%

79,547

 

15.2

%

83,839

 

19.3

%

Total deposits

 

$

566,465

 

100.0

%

$

521,860

 

100.0

%

$

433,898

 

100.0

%

 

Total deposits increased $44.6 million to $566.5 million at December 31, 2006 from $521.9 million at December 31, 2005. The increase in deposits was the result of a $64.0 million increase in savings deposits and a $14.1 million increase in time deposits, partially offset by a $33.7 million decline in interest-bearing demand deposits while non-interest bearing demand deposits remained relatively flat.

The mix of deposits shifted during 2006 as the concentration of demand deposits and interest bearing demand deposits fell and the concentration of higher cost savings and time deposits increased. This shift in the deposit portfolio composition reflects the promotion of the Company’s new variable rate savings product and the transfer of balances from interest bearing demand into the higher cost savings product. The average cost of interest bearing deposits in 2006 was 3.54 percent compared to 2.40 percent for 2005. The increase in the cost of deposits can be attributed to the high competition for deposits in the NJ marketplace combined with the shift in the mix of deposits.

 

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The following are average deposits for each of the last three years.

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

(In thousands)

 

Amount

 

%

 

Amount

 

%

 

Amount

 

%

 

Average Balance:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-bearing demand deposits

 

$

117,730

 

21.4

%

$

150,420

 

31.5

%

$

188,840

 

45.0

%

Savings deposits

 

183,815

 

33.5

%

130,911

 

27.4

%

49,330

 

11.7

%

Time deposits

 

169,572

 

30.9

%

118,174

 

24.7

%

96,686

 

23.0

%

Non-interest bearing demand deposits

 

77,747

 

14.2

%

78,519

 

16.4

%

85,283

 

20.3

%

Total deposits

 

$

548,864

 

100.0

%

$

478,024

 

100.0

%

$

420,139

 

100.0

%

For more information on our deposit portfolio, see Note 9 to the accompanying financial statements.

 

Borrowed Funds

Borrowed funds consist primarily of advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) of New York and repurchase agreements. These borrowings are used as a source of liquidity or to fund asset growth not supported by deposit generation. Residential mortgages and investment securities collateralize the borrowings from the FHLB, while investment securities are pledged against the repurchase agreements.

As of December 31, 2006, borrowed funds totaled $55 million, an increase of $15 million from the prior year-end.

The change since December 31, 2005 was due to the addition of a $10 million FHLB advance in November 2006, a $10 million FHLB repo-advance in December 2006 and a $5 million FHLB Overnight Line of Credit, offset in part by a $10 million FHLB repo-advance which was called in December 2006.

As of December 31, 2006, the Company was a party to the following borrowed funds transactions:

·                  A $5 million FHLB Overnight Line of Credit Advance at a rate of 5.35% repaid on January 2, 2007.

·                  A $10 million repurchase agreement with a term of 5 years, expiring on March 11, 2009 and a rate of 2.78 percent. The borrowing may be called by the counterparty if the 3-month LIBOR rate is greater than or equal to 7 percent on March 11, 2005 or on any quarterly payment date thereafter.

·                  A $10 million FHLB advance with a term of 10 years, expiring on April 27, 2015 and a fixed rate of 3.70 percent. The borrowing is convertible by the FHLB on April 27, 2008 and quarterly thereafter with 4 business days notice into replacement funding for the same or lesser principal amount based on any advance then offered by the FHLB at then current market rates.

·                  A $10.0 million advance from the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”). The 4.92 percent borrowing from the FHLB matures in 2010 and is callable by the FHLB at any time.

·                  A $10 million FHLB advance with a term of 10 years, expiring on November 2, 2016 and a fixed rate of 4.025 percent. The borrowing is convertible by the FHLB on November 2, 2007 and quarterly thereafter with 4 business days notice into replacement funding for the same or lesser principal amount based on any advance then offered by the FHLB at then current market rates.

·                  A $10 million FHLB repo-advance with a term of 10 years, expiring on December 15, 2016 and a fixed rate of 4.13 percent. The borrowing is convertible by the FHLB on December 15, 2008 and quarterly thereafter with 4 business days notice into replacement funding for the same or lesser principal amount based on any advance then offered by the FHLB at then current market rates.

At December 31, 2006, the Company had $28.2 million of additional borrowing availability at the FHLB. Pledging additional collateral in the form of 1 to 4 family residential mortgages or investment securities can increase the line with the FHLB. The maximum borrowing line available if additional collateral was pledged as of December 31, 2006 amounted to approximately $51.7 million.

 

Subordinate Debentures

(Trust Preferred Securities)

As of December 31, 2006, the Company was a party to the following subordinate debenture transactions:

·                  $9.3 million in subordinated debentures issued on September 26, 2002 with a floating rate of 3-month Libor plus 340 basis points. At December 31, 2006, the rate equaled 8.77 percent. The subordinated debentures mature on September 26, 2032, but are redeemable in whole or in part by the Company prior to maturity, but after September 26, 2007. Based on the current interest rate environment, the Company believes that this borrowing will be redeemed in September 2007.

·                  $10.3 million in subordinated debentures issued on July 24, 2006 with a floating rate of 3-month Libor plus 159 basis points. At December 31, 2006, the rate equaled 6.96 percent. The subordinated debentures mature on September 23, 2036, but are callable after five years at the option of the Company.

·                  $5.2 million in subordinated debentures issued on December 19, 2006 with a floating rate of 3-month Libor plus 165 basis points. At December 31, 2006, the rate equaled 7.05 percent. The subordinated debentures mature on December 31, 2036, but are callable after five years at the option of the Company.

 

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Market Risk

Based on the Company’s business, the two largest risks facing the Company are market risk and credit risk. Market risk, for the Company, is primarily limited to interest rate risk, which is the impact that changes in interest rates would have on future earnings. The Company’s Asset/Liability Committee (ALCO) manages this risk. The principal objectives of the ALCO are to establish prudent risk management guidelines, evaluate and control the level of interest rate risk in balance sheet accounts, determine the level of appropriate risk given the business focus, operating environment, capital, and liquidity requirements, and actively manage risk within Board approved guidelines. The ALCO reviews the maturities and repricing of loans, investments, deposits and borrowings, cash flow needs, current market conditions, and interest rate levels.

The Company uses various techniques to evaluate risk levels on both a short and long-term basis. One of the monitoring tools is the “gap” ratio. A gap ratio, as a percentage of assets, is calculated to determine the maturity and repricing mismatch between interest rate-sensitive assets and interest rate-sensitive liabilities. A gap is considered positive when the amount of interest rate-sensitive assets repricing exceeds the amount of interest rate-sensitive liabilities repricing in a designated time period. A positive gap should result in higher net interest income with rising interest rates, as the amount of the assets repricing exceed the amount of liabilities repricing. Conversely, a gap is considered negative when the amount of interest rate-sensitive liabilities exceeds interest rate-sensitive assets, and lower rates should result in higher net interest income.

Repricing of mortgage-related investments are shown by contractual amortization and estimated prepayments based on the most recent 3-month constant prepayment rate. Callable agency securities are shown based upon their option-adjusted spread modified duration date (“OAS”), rather than the next call date or maturity date. The OAS date considers the coupon on the security, the time to the next call date, the maturity date, market volatility and current rate levels. Fixed rate loans are allocated based on expected amortization. Borrowed funds and subordinated debentures are shown based upon their next repricing date or anticipated call date.

The following table sets forth the gap ratio at December 31, 2006. Assumptions regarding the re-pricing characteristics of certain assets and liabilities are critical in determining the projected level of rate sensitivity. Certain savings and interest checking accounts are less sensitive to market interest rate changes than other interest bearing sources of funds. Core deposits such as demand interest, savings and money market deposits are allocated based on their expected repricing in relation to changes in market interest rates.

 





(In thousands)

 

Under six
months 

 

Six months
through
one year 

 

More than
one year
through
two years 

 

More than
two years
through
five years 

 

More than
five years
through
ten years 

 

More than
ten years
and not
re-pricing 

 

Total 

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash & due from banks

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

14,727

 

$

14,727

 

Federal funds sold

 

40,709

 

 

 

 

 

 

40,709

 

Investment securities

 

8,359

 

6,280

 

16,357

 

43,335

 

21,857

 

12,222

 

108,410

 

Loans

 

164,466

 

31,456

 

53,341

 

181,372

 

58,685

 

18,370

 

507,690

 

Other assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

22,570

 

22,570

 

Total Assets

 

$

213,534

 

$

37,736

 

$

69,698

 

$

224,707

 

$

80,542

 

$

67,889

 

$

694,106

 

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-interest bearing demand deposits

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

79,772

 

$

79,772

 

Savings and interest-bearing demand deposits

 

206,529

 

1,152

 

5,951

 

72,731

 

24,938

 

 

311,301

 

Time deposits

 

101,629

 

35,926

 

18,550

 

19,060

 

227

 

 

175,392

 

Borrowed funds and subordinated debentures

 

29,744

 

10,000

 

20,000

 

20,000

 

 

 

79,744

 

Other liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,669

 

1,669

 

Shareholders’ equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

46,228

 

46,228

 

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

 

$

337,902

 

$

47,078

 

$

44,501

 

$

111,791

 

$

25,165

 

$

127,669

 

$

694,106

 

Gap

 

$

(124,368

)

$

(9,342

)

$

25,197

 

$

112,916

 

$

55,377

 

$

(59,780

)

 

Cumulative Gap

 

$

(124,368

)

$

(133,710

)

$

(108,513

)

$

4,403

 

$

59,780

 

 

 

Cumulative Gap to total assets

 

(17.9

)%

(19.3

)%

(15.6

)%

0.6

%

8.6

%

 

 

 

 

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At December 31, 2006, there was a six-month liability-sensitive gap of $124.4 million and a one-year liability-sensitive gap of $133.7 million, as compared to liability-sensitivity gaps of $12.2 million and $53.5 million at December 31, 2005. The change in the gap position during the year was in response to the Company’s new variable rate savings and time deposit products. The six month and one year cumulative gap to total assets ratio was within the board-approved guidelines of +/- 20 percent.

Other models are also used in conjunction with the static gap table, which is not able to capture the risk of changing spread relationships over time, the effects of projected growth in the balance sheet or dynamic decisions such as the modification of investment maturities as a rate environment unfolds. For these reasons, a simulation model is used, where numerous interest rate scenarios and balance sheets are combined to produce a range of potential income results. Net interest income is managed within guideline ranges for interest rates rising or falling by 200 basis points. Results outside of guidelines require action by the ALCO to correct the imbalance. Simulations are typically created over a 12 -24 month time horizon. At December 31, 2006, these simulations show that with a 200 basis point immediate increase in interest rates, net interest income would decrease by approximately $2.7 million, or 11.2 percent. An immediate decline of 200 basis points in interest rates would increase net interest income by approximately $1.5 million or 6.4 percent.

Finally, to measure the impact of longer-term asset and liability mismatches beyond two years, the Company utilizes Modified Duration of Equity and Economic Value of Portfolio Equity (“EVPE”) models. The modified duration of equity measures the potential price risk of equity to changes in interest rates. A longer modified duration of equity indicates a greater degree of risk to rising interest rates. Because of balance sheet optionality, an EVPE analysis is also used to dynamically model the present value of asset and liability cash flows, with rate shocks of 200 basis points. The economic value of equity is likely to be different as interest rates change. Like the simulation model, results falling outside prescribed ranges require action by the ALCO. The Company’s variance in the economic value of equity with rate shocks of 200 basis points is a decline of 26.59 percent in a rising rate environment and an increase of 4.42 percent in a falling rate environment. The variance in the EVPE at December 31, 2006 is within board-approved guidelines of +/- 35 percent.

 

Operating, Investing and Financing

The Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows present the changes in cash from operating, investing and financing activities. At December 31, 2006, the balance of cash and cash equivalents was $55.4 million, an increase of $16.7 million from December 31, 2005.

Net cash provided by operating activities totaled $7.2 million at December 31, 2006, as compared to $2.0 million at December 31, 2005. The primary source of funds was net income from operations adjusted for: provision for loan losses, depreciation expenses, originations of SBA loans held for sale and proceeds of SBA loans held for sale.

Net cash used in investing activities amounted to $64.6 million in 2006, increasing from a year ago. The cash used in investing activities was primarily a result of funding of the loan and securities portfolios, offset by sales, maturities and pay-downs in the investment portfolio.

Net cash provided by financing activities amounted to $74.1 million for 2006, compared to $71.5 million in 2005. The primary increase in cash provided by financing activities was due to growth in the Company’s deposit base and an increase in the Company’s borrowings.

 

Liquidity

The Company’s liquidity is a measure of its ability to fund loans, withdrawals or maturities of deposits and other cash outflows in a cost-effective manner.

 

Parent Company

At December 31, 2006, the Parent Company had $6.9 million in cash and $270 thousand in marketable securities, valued at fair market value compared to $933 thousand in cash and $424 thousand in marketable securities at December 31, 2005. The increase in cash at the Parent Company was due primarily to the issuance of $10 million in subordinate debentures through its subsidiary Unity (NJ) Statutory Trust II and the issuance of $5 million in subordinate debentures through its subsidiary Unity (NJ) Statutory Trust III. The additional capital was used to bolster the Company’s capital ratios and for general corporate purposes such as providing an additional $8.5 million capital contribution to the Bank.

Generally the Parent Company’s cash is used for the payment of operating expenses and cash dividends. The principal sources of funds for the Parent Company are dividends paid by the Bank. The Parent Company only pays expenses that are specifically for the benefit of the Parent Company. Other than its investment in the Bank, Unity Statutory Trust I, Unity Statutory Trust II and Unity Statutory Trust III, the Parent Company does not actively engage in other transactions or business. The majority of expenses paid by the Parent Company are related to Unity Statutory Trust I, Unity Statutory Trust II and Unity Statutory Trust III.

 

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Consolidated Bank

Liquidity is a measure of the ability to fund loans, withdrawals or maturities of deposits and other cash outflows in a cost-effective manner. The principal sources of funds are deposits, scheduled amortization and prepayments of loan and investment principal, sales and maturities of investment securities and funds provided by operations. While scheduled loan payments and maturing investments are relatively predictable sources of funds, deposit flows and loan prepayments are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions and competition.

Total FHLB borrowings amounted to $45.0 million and third party repurchase agreements totaled $10.0 million, as of December 31, 2006. At December 31, 2006, $28.2 million was available for additional borrowings from the FHLB. Pledging additional collateral in the form of 1-4 family residential mortgages or investment securities can increase the line with the FHLB. An additional source of liquidity is the securities available for sale portfolio and SBA loans held for sale portfolio, which amounted to $65.6 million and $12.3 million respectively, at December 31, 2006.

As of December 31, 2006, deposits included $40.1 million of Government deposits, as compared to $43.6 million at year-end 2005. These deposits are generally short in duration and are very sensitive to price competition. The Company believes that the current level of these types of deposits is appropriate. Included in the portfolio were $38.4 million of deposits from five municipalities. The withdrawal of these deposits, in whole or in part, would not create a liquidity shortfall for the Company.

At December 31, 2006, the Bank had approximately $159.5 million of loan commitments, which will either expire or be funded, generally within one year. The Company believes it has the necessary liquidity to honor all commitments. Many of these commitments will expire and never be funded. In addition, approximately 15 percent of these commitments are for SBA Loans, which may be sold into the secondary market.

 

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations

The following table shows the amounts and expected maturities of off-balance sheet arrangements as of December 31, 2006. Further discussion of these commitments is included in Note 11 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

(In thousands)

 

One Year
or Less

 

One to
Three
Years

 

Three to
Five
Years

 

Over Five
Years

 

Total

 

Standby letters of credit

 

$

1,634

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

1,634

 

 

The following table shows the contractual obligations of the Company by expected payment period, as of December 31, 2006. Further discussion of these commitments is included in Notes 10 and 11 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

(In thousands)

 

One Year
or Less

 

One to
Three
Years

 

Three to
Five
Years

 

Over Five
Years

 

Total

 

Borrowed funds and subordinate debentures

 

$

14,279

 

$

10,000

 

$

10,000

 

$

45,465

 

$

79,744

 

Operating lease obligations

 

1,118

 

1,489

 

250

 

248

 

3,105

 

Purchase obligations – Fiserv

 

1,412

 

461

 

 

 

1,873

 

Total

 

$

16,809

 

$

11,950

 

$

10,250

 

$

45,713

 

$

84,722

 

 

Borrowed funds and subordinate debentures include fixed term borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank, repurchase agreements and subordinated debentures. The borrowings have defined terms and under certain circumstances are callable at the option of the lender.

Operating leases represent obligations entered into by the Company for the use of land, premise and equipment. The leases generally have escalation terms based upon certain defined indexes.

Purchase obligations represent legally binding and enforceable agreements to purchase goods and services from third parties and consists primarily of contractual obligations under data processing service agreements.

 

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Capital

A significant measure of the strength of a financial institution is its capital base. Federal regulators have classified and defined capital into the following components: (1) tier 1 capital, which includes tangible shareholders’ equity for common stock, qualifying preferred stock and other qualifying hybrid instruments, and (2) tier 2 capital, which includes a portion of the allowance for loan losses, certain qualifying long-term debt and preferred stock which does not qualify for tier 1 capital. Minimum capital levels are regulated by risk-based capital adequacy guidelines, which require a bank to maintain certain capital as a percent of assets and certain off-balance sheet items adjusted for predefined credit risk factors (risk-adjusted assets). A bank is required to maintain, at a minimum, tier 1 capital as a percentage of risk-adjusted assets of 4.0 percent and combined tier 1 and tier 2 capital as a percentage of risk-adjusted assets of 8.0 percent.

The following table summarizes the Company’s and the Bank’s risk-based and leveraged capital ratios at December 31, 2006 and 2005, as well as the required minimum regulatory capital ratios.

 

Company

 

Dec. 2006

 

Dec. 2005 

 

Adequately
Capitalized
Requirements

 

Well
Capitalized
Requirements

 

Leverage ratio

 

9.08

%

8.27

%

4.00

%

5.00

%

Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio

 

10.80

%

9.98

%

4.00

%

6.00

%

Total risk-based capital ratio

 

13.60

%

11.23

%

8.00

%

10.00

%

 

Bank

 

Dec. 2006

 

Dec. 2005 

 

Adequately
Capitalized
Requirements

 

Well
Capitalized
Requirements

 

Leverage ratio

 

7.20

%

7.01

%

4.00

%

5.00

%

Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio

 

8.55

%

8.51

%

4.00

%

6.00

%

Total risk-based capital ratio

 

12.38

%

10.97

%

8.00

%

10.00

%

 

At December 31, 2006, shareholders’ equity was $46.2 million, a $5.3 million increase from year-end 2005. The increase in shareholders’ equity was a result of $5.8 million in net income, $933 thousand from the exercise of stock options, partially offset by $1.3 million of common stock cash dividends. The ratio of total equity to assets at December 31, 2006 and 2005 was 6.66 percent.

During 2006, the Company enhanced its regulatory capital by issuing $10.0 million of floating rate capital securities through its subsidiary Unity (NJ) Statutory Trust II and the issuance of $5 million in floating rate capital securities through its subsidiary Unity (NJ) Statutory Trust III. At December 31, 2006, $15.3 million of these securities qualified as Tier I Capital.

On October 21, 2002, the Company authorized the repurchase of up to 10 percent of its outstanding common stock. The amount and timing of purchases will be dependent on a number of factors, including the price and availability of the Company’s shares, general market conditions and competing alternate uses of funds. As of December 31, 2006 the Company had repurchased a total of 142 thousand shares of which 119 thousand shares have been retired, leaving 483 thousand shares remaining to be repurchased under the plan.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

This report contains certain forward looking statements, either expressed or implied, which are provided to assist the reader in understanding anticipated future financial performance. These statements involve certain risks, uncertainties, estimates and assumptions by management.

Factors that may cause actual results to differ from those results expressed or implied, include, but are not limited to, the overall economy and the interest rate environment; the ability of the customers to repay their obligations; the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses; competition; significant changes in tax, accounting or regulatory practices and requirements, and technological changes. Although management has taken certain steps to mitigate the negative effect of the aforementioned items, significant unfavorable changes could severely impact the assumptions used and have an adverse effect on future profitability.

 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT

REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

 

To the Shareholders and Board of Directors of

Unity Bancorp, Inc.:

 

 

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Unity Bancorp, Inc. and subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31, 2006 and 2005, and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2006. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the consolidated financial statements based on our audits.

 

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Unity Bancorp, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2006 and 2005 and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2006, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

 

As discussed in Note 17 to the consolidated financial statements, effective January 1, 2006, the Company adopted SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 108, “Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements when Quantifying Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements.”

 

 

KPMG LLP

Short Hills, New Jersey

March 15, 2007

 

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CONSOLIDATED

BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands)

 

 

December 31,

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and due from banks

 

$

14,727

 

$

11,945

 

Federal funds sold and interest bearing deposits

 

40,709

 

26,814

 

Securities:

 

 

 

 

 

Available for sale

 

65,595

 

65,583

 

Held to maturity (fair value of $42,449 and $40,212 in 2006 and 2005, respectively)

 

42,815

 

40,748

 

Total securities

 

108,410

 

106,331

 

Loans:

 

 

 

 

 

SBA held for sale

 

12,273

 

14,001

 

SBA held to maturity

 

66,802

 

64,660

 

Commercial

 

312,195

 

260,581

 

Residential mortgage

 

63,493

 

62,039

 

Consumer

 

52,927

 

47,286

 

Total loans

 

507,690

 

448,567

 

Less: Allowance for loan losses

 

7,624

 

6,892

 

Net loans

 

500,066

 

441,675

 

Premises and equipment, net

 

11,610

 

10,593

 

Bank owned life insurance

 

5,372

 

5,185

 

Accrued interest receivable

 

3,926

 

3,167

 

Loan servicing asset

 

2,294

 

2,438

 

Goodwill and other intangibles

 

1,603

 

1,618

 

Other assets

 

5,389

 

4,406

 

Total Assets

 

$

694,106

 

$

614,172

 

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

Deposits:

 

 

 

 

 

Non-interest bearing demand deposits

 

$

79,772

 

$

79,547

 

Interest bearing demand deposits

 

105,382

 

139,076

 

Savings deposits

 

205,919

 

141,935

 

Time deposits, under $100,000

 

111,070

 

108,353

 

Time deposits, $100,000 and over

 

64,322

 

52,949

 

Total deposits

 

566,465

 

521,860

 

Borrowed funds

 

55,000

 

40,000

 

Subordinated debentures

 

24,744

 

9,279

 

Accrued interest payable

 

475

 

274

 

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

 

1,194

 

1,830

 

Total liabilities

 

647,878

 

573,243

 

Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity:

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, no par value, 12,500 shares authorized, 6,641 shares issued and 6,618 outstanding in 2006; 6,559 shares issued and 6,536 outstanding in 2005

 

44,343

 

38,423

 

Retained earnings

 

2,951

 

3,897

 

Treasury stock at cost (23 shares in 2006 and 2005)

 

(242

)

(242

)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(824

)

(1,149

)

Total Shareholders’ Equity

 

46,228

 

40,929

 

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

 

$

694,106

 

$

614,172

 

The accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements

 

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CONSOLIDATED

STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

 

 

For the years ended December 31,

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

Interest income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal funds sold and interest on deposits

 

$

1,042

 

$

572

 

$

193

 

Securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Available for sale

 

3,051

 

3,100

 

3,304

 

Held to maturity

 

2,042

 

1,477

 

867

 

Total securities

 

5,093

 

4,577

 

4,171

 

Loans:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SBA loans

 

8,615

 

6,558

 

4,296

 

Commercial loans

 

21,914

 

16,164

 

12,934

 

Residential mortgage loans

 

3,305

 

3,318

 

2,712

 

Consumer loans

 

3,208

 

2,648

 

1,860

 

Total loan interest income

 

37,042

 

28,688

 

21,802

 

Total interest income

 

43,177

 

33,837

 

26,166

 

Interest expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest bearing demand deposits

 

2,648

 

2,605

 

2,656

 

Savings deposits

 

6,948

 

3,164

 

620

 

Time deposits

 

7,101

 

3,820

 

2,507

 

Borrowed funds and subordinated debentures

 

2,375

 

2,014

 

1,225

 

Total interest expense

 

19,432

 

11,603

 

7,008

 

Net interest income

 

23,745

 

22,234

 

19,158

 

Provision for loan losses

 

1,550

 

1,850

 

1,175

 

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

 

22,195

 

20,384

 

17,983

 

Non-interest income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service charges on deposit accounts

 

1,602

 

1,766

 

1,618

 

Service and loan fee income

 

1,637

 

2,111

 

1,831

 

Gain on sale of SBA loans held for sale, net

 

2,972

 

2,956

 

3,217

 

Gain on sale of mortgage loans

 

363

 

382

 

192

 

Gain on sale of other loans

 

82

 

 

 

Bank owned life insurance

 

187

 

185

 

 

Net security gains

 

69

 

69

 

76

 

Other income

 

726

 

721

 

695

 

Total non-interest income

 

7,638

 

8,190

 

7,629

 

Non-interest expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compensation and benefits

 

11,028

 

9,639

 

8,435

 

Occupancy

 

2,580

 

2,256

 

2,085

 

Processing and communications

 

2,220

 

2,010

 

1,919

 

Furniture and equipment

 

1,538

 

1,350

 

1,146

 

Professional services

 

636

 

547

 

593

 

Loan servicing

 

542

 

482

 

738

 

Advertising

 

575

 

697

 

695

 

Deposit insurance

 

67

 

61

 

61

 

Other expenses

 

1,859

 

1,634

 

1,558

 

Total non-interest expense

 

21,045

 

18,676

 

17,230

 

Income before provision for income taxes

 

8,788

 

9,898

 

8,382

 

Provision for income taxes

 

2,943

 

3,688

 

3,052

 

Net income

 

$

5,845

 

$

6,210

 

$

5,330

 

Net income per share – Basic

 

$

0.89

 

$

0.97

 

$

0.84

 

                                      Diluted

 

$

0.85

 

$

0.92

 

$

0.79

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding – Basic

 

6,583

 

6,427

 

6,346

 

                                                                               Diluted

 

6,911

 

6,761

 

6,745

 

The accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements

 

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CONSOLIDATED

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

 

 

 

 

Common
Shares

 

Common
Stock

 

Retained
Earnings
(Deficit)

 

Treasury
Stock

 

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Gain (Loss)

 

Total
Shareholders’
Equity

 

Balance, December 31, 2003

 

6,269

 

$

31,989

 

$

(746

)

$

 

$

(481

)

$

30,762

 

Comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Income

 

 

 

 

 

5,330

 

 

 

 

 

5,330

 

Unrealized holding gains on securities arising during the period, net of tax of $28

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

44

 

 

 

Less: reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income, net of tax of $29

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

47

 

 

 

Net unrealized holding loss on securities arising during the period, net of tax benefit of $1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3

)

(3

)

Total comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,327

 

Common stock dividends declared ($0.14 per share)

 

 

 

 

 

(911

)

 

 

 

 

(911

)

5% Stock Dividend, including cash-in-lieu of fractional shares

 

 

 

1,342

 

(1,346

)

 

 

 

 

(4

)

Issuance of common stock:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employee benefit plans

 

101

 

694

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

694

 

Balance, December 31, 2004

 

6,370

 

$

34,025

 

$

2,327

 

$

 

$

(484

)

$

35,868

 

Comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Income

 

 

 

 

 

6,210

 

 

 

 

 

6,210

 

Unrealized holding loss on securities arising during the period, net of tax benefit of $382

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(622

)

 

 

Less: reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income, net of tax of $26

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

43

 

 

 

Net unrealized holding loss on securities arising during the period, net of tax benefit of $408

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(665

)

(665

)

Total comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,545

 

Common stock dividends declared ($0.18 per share)

 

 

 

 

 

(1,155

)

 

 

 

 

(1,155

)

5% Stock Dividend, including cash-in-lieu of fractional shares

 

 

 

3.481

 

(3,485

)

 

 

 

 

(4

)

Treasury stock purchased

 

(23

)

 

 

 

 

(242

)

 

 

(242

)

Issuance of common stock:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employee benefit plans

 

189

 

917

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

917

 

Balance, December 31, 2005

 

6,536

 

$

38,423

 

$

3,897

 

$

(242

)

$

(1,149

)

$

40,929

 

Cumulative effect of adjustments resulting from the adoption of SAB No. 108, net of tax

 

 

 

 

 

(492

)

 

 

 

 

(492

)

Adjusted Balance at December 31, 2005

 

6,536

 

$

38,423

 

$

3,405

 

$

(242

)

$

(1,149

)

$

40,437

 

Comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Income

 

 

 

 

 

5,845

 

 

 

 

 

5,845

 

Unrealized holding gain on securities arising during the period, net of tax of $222

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

371

 

 

 

Less: reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income, net of tax of $23

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

46

 

 

 

Net unrealized holding gain on securities arising during the period, net of tax of $199

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

325

 

325

 

Total comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,170

 

Common stock dividends declared ($0.20 per share)

 

 

 

 

 

(1,307

)

 

 

 

 

(1,307

)

5% Stock Dividend, including cash-in-lieu of fractional shares

 

 

 

4,987

 

(4,992

)

 

 

 

 

(5

)

Issuance of common stock:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employee benefit plans

 

82

 

933

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

933

 

Balance, December 31, 2006

 

6,618

 

$

44,343

 

$

2,951

 

$

(242

)

$

(824

)

$

46,228

 

The accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

 

 

For the years ended December 31,

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

Operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

5,845

 

$

6,210

 

$

5,330

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Provision for loan losses

 

1,550

 

1,850

 

1,175

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

835

 

1,033

 

1,035

 

Deferred income taxes

 

(541

)

(16

)

(173

)

Net security gains

 

(69

)

(69

)

(76

)

Gain on sale of SBA loans held for sale, net

 

(2,972

)

(2,956

)

(3,217

)

Gain on sale of Mortgage loans

 

(363

)

(382

)

(192

)

Gain on sale of other loans

 

(82

)

 

 

Origination of SBA loans held for sale

 

(39,483

)

(43,884

)

(30,943

)

Proceeds from the sale of SBA loans held for sale, net

 

44,183

 

40,413

 

39,138

 

Net change in other assets and liabilities

 

(1,689

)

(168

)

(2,868

)

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

7,214

 

2,031

 

9,209

 

Investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchases of securities held to maturity

 

(8,780

)

(25,434

)

(16,900

)

Purchases of securities available for sale

 

(14,410

)

(8,069

)

(29,993

)

Maturities and principal payments on securities held to maturity

 

6,603

 

8,155

 

6,340

 

Maturities and principal payments on securities available for sale

 

14,695

 

14,014

 

24,336

 

Proceeds from sale of securities available for sale

 

251

 

5,362

 

6,815

 

Purchases of loans

 

(8,026

)

 

(14,081

)

Net cash received from branch acquisition

 

 

4,379

 

 

Proceeds from the sale of other real estate owned

 

369

 

345

 

260

 

Net increase in loans

 

(53,285

)

(54,062

)

(25,441

)

Purchase of bank owned life insurance

 

 

 

(5,000

)

Purchases of premises and equipment

 

(2,049

)

(2,819

)

(2,305

)

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(64,632

)

(58,129

)

(55,969

)

Financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net increase in deposits

 

44,605

 

66,919

 

18,916

 

Proceeds from new borrowings

 

25,000

 

10,000

 

25,000

 

Repayments of borrowings

 

(10,000

)

(5,000

)

 

Issuance of subordinate debentures

 

15,000

 

 

 

Proceeds from the issuance of common stock

 

781

 

853

 

694

 

Purchase of treasury stock

 

 

(242

)

 

Cash dividends paid on common stock

 

(1,291

)

(1,079

)

(859

)

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

74,095

 

71,451

 

43,751

 

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

16,677

 

15,353

 

(3,009

)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

 

38,759

 

23,406

 

26,415

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

 

$

55,436

 

$

38,759

 

$

23,406

 

Supplemental disclosures:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest paid

 

$

19,231

 

$

11,505

 

$

7,017

 

Income taxes paid

 

4,459

 

2,671

 

4,075

 

Non-cash investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Transfer of loans to other real estate owned

 

402

 

178

 

345

 

Transfer of loans from held to maturity to available for sale

 

7,219

 

 

 

The accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements

 

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NOTES TO

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

1.   Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

Overview

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Unity Bancorp, Inc. (the “Parent Company”) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Unity Bank (or when consolidated with the Parent Company, the “Company”). All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Unity Bancorp, Inc. is a bank holding company incorporated in New Jersey and registered under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended. Its wholly-owned subsidiary, Unity Bank (the “Bank”, or when consolidated with the Parent Company, the “Company”) is chartered by the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance. The Bank provides a full range of commercial and retail banking services through 15 branch offices located in Hunterdon, Middlesex, Somerset, Union and Warren counties in New Jersey and Northampton county in Pennsylvania. These services include the acceptance of demand, savings, and time deposits and the extension of consumer, real estate, Small Business Administration (“SBA”) and other commercial credits. Unity Investment Services, Inc. a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Bank, is used to hold part of the Bank’s investment portfolio.

Unity Participation Company, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Bank is used for holding and administering certain loan participations.

Unity (NJ) Statutory Trust I is a statutory Business Trust and wholly-owned subsidiary of Unity Bancorp, Inc. On September 26, 2002, the trust issued $9.0 million of capital securities to investors. Unity (NJ) Statutory Trust II is a statutory Business Trust and wholly-owned subsidiary of Unity Bancorp, Inc. On July 24, 2006, the trust issued $10.0 million of capital securities to investors. Unity (NJ) Statutory Trust III is a statutory Business Trust and wholly-owned subsidiary of Unity Bancorp, Inc. On December 19, 2006, the trust issued $5.0 million of capital securities to investors. These floating rate securities are treated as subordinated debentures on the financial statements. However, they qualify as Tier I Capital for regulatory capital compliance purposes. In accordance with Financial Accounting Interpretation No. 46, Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, as revised December 2003, the Company does not consolidate the accounts and related activity of Unity (NJ) Statutory Trust I, Unity (NJ) Statutory Trust II or Unity (NJ) Statutory Trust III.

 

Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements

                The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Amounts requiring the use of significant estimates include the allowance for loan losses, valuation of SBA servicing rights, valuation of deferred tax assets, the carrying value of loans held for sale and other real estate owned and the fair value disclosures of financial instruments. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to prior years to conform with the current year presentation.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, amounts due from banks and federal funds sold and interest bearing deposits.

 

Securities

The Company classifies its securities into two categories, held to maturity and available for sale. Securities are classified as securities held to maturity based on management’s intent and ability to hold them to maturity. Such securities are stated at cost, adjusted for unamortized purchase premiums and discounts on the level yield method. Securities not classified as securities held to maturity are classified as securities available for sale and are stated at fair value, adjusted for unamortized purchase premiums and discounts utilizing the level yield method. Unrealized gains and losses on securities available for sale are excluded from results of operations and are reported as a separate component of shareholders’ equity, net of taxes. Securities classified as available for sale include securities that may be sold in response to changes in interest rates, changes in prepayment risks or for asset/liability management purposes. The cost of securities sold is determined on a specific identification basis. Gains and losses on sales of securities are recognized in the statements of income on the date of sale.

 

Federal Home Loan Bank Stock

Federal law requires a member institution of the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) system to hold stock of its district FHLB according to a predetermined formula. The stock is carried at cost. As of December 31, 2006 and 2005, the Company held $2.9 million and $2.1 million in FHLB stock, respectively.

 

Loans Held To Maturity and Loans Held For Sale

Loans held to maturity are stated at the unpaid principal balance, net of unearned discounts and net of deferred loan origination fees and costs. Loan origination fees, net of direct loan origination costs, are deferred and are recognized over the estimated life of the related loans as an adjustment to the loan yield utilizing the level yield method.

Interest is credited to operations primarily based upon the principal amount outstanding. When management believes there is sufficient doubt as to the ultimate collectibility of interest on any loan, interest accruals are discontinued and all past due interest, previously recognized as income, is reversed and charged against current period earnings. Payments received on nonaccrual loans are applied as principal. Loans are returned to an

 

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accrual status when collectibility is reasonably assured and when the loan is brought current as to principal and interest.

Loans and leases are reported as past due when either interest or principal is unpaid in the following circumstances: fixed payment loans when the borrower is in arrears for two or more monthly payments; open end credit for two or more billing cycles; and single payment notes if interest or principal remains unpaid for 30 days or more.

Loans are charged off when collection is sufficiently questionable and when the Bank can no longer justify maintaining the loan as an asset on the balance sheet. Loans qualify for charge off when, after thorough analysis, all possible sources of repayment are insufficient. These include : 1) potential future cash flow, 2) value of collateral, and/or 3) strength of co-makers and guarantors. All unsecured loans are charged off upon the establishment of the loan’s non-accrual status. Additionally, all loans classified as a loss or that portion of the loan classified as a loss, are charged off. All loan charge offs are approved by the Board of Directors.

Non-performing loans consist of loans that are not accruing interest (nonaccrual loans) as a result of principal or interest being in default for a period of 90 days or more or when the collectibility of principal and interest according to the contractual terms is in doubt. When a loan is classified as nonaccrual, interest accruals discontinue and all past due interest previously recognized as income is reversed and charged against current period income. Generally, until the loan becomes current, any payments received from the borrower are applied to outstanding principal until such time as management determines that the financial condition of the borrower and other factors merit recognition of a portion of such payments as interest income.

The Company evaluates its loans for impairment. A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. The Company has defined impaired loans to be all non-accrual loans. Impairment of a loan is measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows, net of estimated costs to sell, discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate. Impairment can also be measured based on a loan’s observable market price or the fair value of collateral, net of estimated costs to sell, if the loan is collateral dependent. If the measure of the impaired loan is less than the recorded investment in the loan, the Company establishes a valuation allowance, or adjusts existing valuation allowances, with a corresponding charge or credit to the provision for loan losses.

Loans held for sale are SBA loans and are reflected at the lower of aggregate cost or market value.

The Company originates loans to customers under an SBA program that generally provides for SBA guarantees up to 85 percent of each loan. The Company generally sells the guaranteed portion of each loan to a third party and retains the servicing. The premium received on the sale of the guaranteed portion of SBA loans and the present value of future cash flows of the servicing asset are recognized in income. The non-guaranteed portion is generally held in the portfolio.

Serviced loans sold to others are not included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Income and fees collected for loan servicing are credited to non-interest income when earned, net of amortization on the related servicing asset.

 

Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level management considers adequate to provide for probable loan losses as of the balance sheet date. The allowance is increased by provisions charged to expense and is reduced by net charge-offs. The level of the allowance is based on management’s evaluation of probable losses in the loan portfolio, after consideration of prevailing economic conditions in the Company’s market area. Credit reviews of the loan portfolio, designed to identify potential charges to the allowance, are made during the year by management and a loan review consultant. A risk rating system, consisting of multiple grading categories, is utilized as an analytical tool to assess risk and the appropriate level of loss reserves. Along with the risk system, management further evaluates risk characteristics of the loan portfolio under current economic conditions and considers such factors as the financial condition of the borrowers, past and expected loan loss experience, and other factors management feels deserve recognition in establishing an adequate reserve. This risk assessment process is performed at least quarterly, and, as adjustments become necessary, they are realized in the periods in which they become known. Although management attempts to maintain the allowance at a level deemed adequate to provide for probable losses, future additions to the allowance may be necessary based upon certain factors including changes in market conditions and underlying collateral values. In addition, various regulatory agencies periodically review the adequacy of the Company’s allowance for loan losses. These agencies may require the Company to make additional provisions based on their judgments about information available to them at the time of their examination.

 

Premises and Equipment

Premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, not to exceed 30 years.

 

Other Real Estate Owned

Other real estate owned is recorded at the fair value at the date of acquisition, with a charge to the allowance for loan losses for any excess over fair value. Subsequently, other real estate owned is carried at the lower of cost or

 

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fair value, as determined by current appraisals, less estimated selling costs. Certain costs incurred in preparing properties for sale are capitalized to the extent that the appraisal amount exceeds the carry value, and expenses of holding foreclosed properties are charged to operations as incurred.

 

Income Taxes

The Company accounts for income taxes according to the asset and liability method. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the enacted tax rates applicable to taxable income for the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. Valuation reserves are established against certain deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Increases or decreases in the valuation reserve are charged or credited to the income tax provision.

 

Income Per Share

Basic net income per share is computed by dividing the net income for the period by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted net income per share is computed by dividing net income for the period by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period presented adjusted for the effect of the stock options, under the treasury stock method. The amounts reported reflect the impact of the 5 percent stock distribution paid on June 30, 2006 and 2005.

 

Comprehensive Income

                Comprehensive income consists of net income for the current period and the change in unrealized (loss) gain that was reported as a component of shareholders’ equity, net of tax.

 

Stock-Based Compensation

As of January 1, 2006, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123R, “Share-Based Payment” (Statement 123R) using the “modified prospective application.” Statement 123R requires public companies to recognize compensation expense related to stock-based compensation awards over the period during which an employee is required to provide service for the award. The provisions apply to all awards granted after the required effective date including existing awards not vested, modified, repurchased or canceled. Prior to January 1, 2006, the Company applied Accounting Principles Board Opinion 25 and related Interpretations in accounting for its Option Plans. No stock-based compensation cost was reflected in net income, as all options granted under those plans had an exercise price equal to the market value of their underlying common stock on the date of grant.

Compensation expense related to stock-based compensation awards totaled $25 thousand in 2006. The following table represents the impact of the adoption of SFAS 123R on the Company’s financial statements for 2006.

 

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

Under
SFAS
123 R

 

Under
APB 25

 

Difference

 

Net income before provision for income taxes

 

$

8,788

 

$

8,813

 

$

25

 

Net income

 

$

5,845

 

$

5,830

 

$

15

 

Net income per common share – Basic

 

$

0.89

 

$

0.89

 

$

0.00

 

Net income per common share – Diluted

 

$

0.85

 

$

0.84

 

$

0.01

 

 

The following table illustrates the effect on net income and earnings per share for 2005 and 2004 if the Company had applied the fair value recognition provisions of FASB Statement No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation” as amended, to stock based compensation.

 

Proforma

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

2005

 

2004

 

Net income to common

 

 

 

 

 

shareholders:

 

 

 

 

 

As reported

 

$

6,210

 

$

5,330

 

Pro forma

 

6,143

 

5,080

 

Income per share:

 

 

 

 

 

Basic as reported

 

0.97

 

0.84

 

Basic Pro forma

 

0.96

 

0.80

 

Diluted as reported

 

0.92

 

0.79

 

Diluted Pro forma

 

0.91

 

0.75

 

 

The Company granted 29,250, 8,138 and 47,039 options in 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively. The fair value of the options granted during each period was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions:

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

Options granted

 

29,250

 

8,138

 

47,039

 

Weighted average fair value of options

 

$

3.50

 

$

2.50

 

$

2.80

 

Expected life (years)

 

4.07

 

4.19

 

3.50

 

Expected volatility

 

26.6

%

23.5

%

32.0

%

Risk-free interest rate

 

4.31

%

3.99

%

2.78

%

Dividend yield

 

1.34

%

1.36

%

1.20

%

 

 

The expected life of the options was estimated based on historical employee behavior and represents the period of

 

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time that options granted are expected to be outstanding. Expected volatility of the Company’s stock price was based on the historical volatility over the period commensurate with the expected life of the options. The risk-free interest rate is the U.S. Treasury rate commensurate with the expected life of the options on the date of grant. The expected dividend yield is the projected annual yield based on the grant date stock price.

 

Treasury Stock

Treasury stock is accounted for under the cost method and accordingly is presented as a reduction in shareholders’ equity.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In February 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 155, “Accounting for Certain Hybrid Financial Instruments—an amendment of FASB Statements No. 133 and 140.” SFAS No. 155, Accounting for Certain Hybrid Financial Instruments, allows an entity to re-measure and fair value a hybrid financial instrument that contains an embedded derivative that otherwise would require bifurcation from the host, if the holder irrevocably elects to account for the whole instrument on a fair value basis. Subsequent changes in the fair value would be recognized in earnings. Statement 155 is effective for financial instruments acquired or issued after the beginning of an entity’s first fiscal year that begins after September 15, 2006, with earlier adoption permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of Statement No. 155 to have a material impact on its financial statements.

In March 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 156, “Accounting for Servicing of Financial Assets.” SFAS No. 140, Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities, establishes, among other things, the accounting for all separately recognized servicing assets and servicing liabilities. SFAS No. 156 amends Statement 140 to require that all separately recognized servicing assets and servicing liabilities be initially measured at fair value, if practicable. This Statement permits, but does not require, the subsequent measurement of separately recognized servicing assets and servicing liabilities at fair value. An entity that uses derivative instruments to mitigate the risks inherent in servicing assets and servicing liabilities is required to account for those derivative instruments at fair value. Under this Statement, an entity can elect subsequent fair value measurement to account for its separately recognized servicing assets and servicing liabilities. By electing that option, an entity may simplify its accounting because this Statement permits income statement recognition of the potential offsetting changes in fair value of those servicing assets and servicing liabilities and derivative instruments in the same accounting period. The Statement is effective in the first fiscal year beginning after September 15, 2006 with earlier adoption permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of Statement No. 156 to have a material impact on its financial statements.

In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued FASB Interpretation No. 48 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes”. The Interpretation clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements in accordance with FASB Statement No. 109 “Accounting for Income Taxes”. This Interpretation presents a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The Interpretation is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. The adoption of Interpretation No. 48 did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.

In September 2006, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 108, “Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements when Quantifying Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements (SAB 108).” SAB 108 addresses how uncorrected errors in previous years should be considered when quantifying errors in current-year financial statements. The SAB requires registrants to consider the effect of all carry over and reversing effects of prior-year misstatements when quantifying errors in current-year financial statements. The SAB does not change the SEC staff’s previous guidance on evaluating the materiality of errors. The SAB allows registrants to record the effects of adopting the guidance as a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings. This adjustment must be reported as of the beginning of the first fiscal year ending after November 15, 2006. See Note 17 for further discussion.

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157 “Fair Value Measurements.” This Statement defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. This Statement applies under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements, the FASB having previously concluded in those accounting pronouncements that fair value is the relevant measurement attribute. Accordingly, this Statement does not require any new fair value measurements. The Statement is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007 and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company does not expect the adoption of Statement No. 157 to have a material impact on its financial statements.

 

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2.             Acquisition

On November 21, 2005, the Bank acquired the Phillipsburg, New Jersey branch of interState Net Bank. The transaction included approximately $21.0 million in deposits, $16.4 million in loans and $80 thousand in vault cash. The acquisition reflects goodwill of approximately $1.5 million, a premium on loans assumed of approximately $35 thousand and a premium on deposit liabilities assumed of approximately $103 thousand. The results of the Phillipsburg branch operations have been included in the consolidated financial statements since the date of the acquisition.

3.             Restrictions on Cash

Federal law requires depository institutions to maintain a prescribed amount of cash or noninterest-bearing balances with the Federal Reserve Bank. As of December 31, 2006 and 2005, the Company was required to maintain reserve balances of $80 thousand.

4.             Securities

This table provides the major components of securities available for sale and held to maturity at amortized cost and estimated fair value at December 31,

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

 

 

 

 

Gross

 

Gross

 

Estimated

 

 

 

Gross

 

Gross

 

Estimated

 

 

 

Amortized

 

Unrealized

 

Unrealized

 

Fair

 

Amortized

 

Unrealized

 

Unrealized

 

Fair

 

(In thousands)

 

Cost

 

Gains

 

Losses

 

Value

 

Cost

 

Gains

 

Losses

 

Value

 

Securities available for sale:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

US Government sponsored entities

 

$

11,057

 

$

24

 

$

(210

)

$

10,871

 

$

11,511

 

$

 

$

(275

)

$

11,236

 

State and political subdivisions

 

2,945

 

 

(31

)

2,914

 

2,945

 

 

(110

)

2,835

 

Mortgage backed securities

 

48,267

 

98

 

(1,216

)

47,149

 

48,926

 

 

(1,422

)

47,504

 

Corporate debt securities

 

972

 

 

(12

)

960

 

971

 

 

(38

)

933

 

FHLB stock and other equities

 

3,683

 

42

 

(24

)

3,701

 

3,084

 

34

 

(43

)

3,075

 

Total securities available for sale

 

$

66,924

 

$

164

 

$

(1,493

)

$

65,595

 

$

67,437

 

$

34

 

$

(1,888

)

$

65,583

 

Securities held to maturity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

US Government sponsored entities

 

$

8,187

 

$

32

 

$

(34

)

$

8,185

 

$

5,617

 

$

 

$

(29

)

$

5,588

 

State and political subdivisions

 

3,160

 

41

 

 

3,201

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgage backed securities

 

26,801

 

54

 

(458

)

26,397

 

30,936

 

35

 

(523

)

30,448

 

Corporate debt securities

 

4,667

 

11

 

(12

)

4,666

 

4,195

 

 

(19

)

4,176

 

Total securities held to maturity

 

$

42,815

 

$

138

 

$

(504

)

$

42,449

 

$

40,748

 

$

35

 

$

(571

)

$

40,212

 

The table below provides the remaining contractual maturities and yields of securities within the investment portfolios. The carrying value of securities at December 31, 2006 is primarily distributed by contractual maturity. Mortgage-backed securities and other securities, which may have principal prepayment provisions, are distributed based on contractual maturity. Expected maturities will differ materially from contractual maturities as a result of early prepayments and calls. The total weighted average yield excludes equity securities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

After one year

 

After five years

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Within one
year

 

through five
years

 

through ten
years

 

After ten years

 

Total carrying

 

(In thousands)

 

Amount

 

Yield

 

Amount

 

Yield

 

Amount

 

Yield

 

Amount

 

Yield

 

Amount

 

Yield

 

Available for sale at fair value:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

US Government sponsored entities

 

$

250

 

5.26

%

$

962

 

4.02

%

$

7,430

 

4.89

%

$

2,229

 

4.26

%

$

10,871

 

4.69

%

State and political subdivisions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,914

 

3.91

 

2,914

 

3.91

 

Mortgage backed securities

 

 

 

1,142

 

3.88

 

2,277

 

3.76

 

43,730

 

4.67

 

47,149

 

4.61

 

Corporate debt securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

960

 

6.29

 

960

 

6.29

 

FHLB stock and other equities

 

3,701

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,701

 

 

Total securities available for sale

 

$

3,951

 

5.26

 

$

2,104

 

3.94

 

$

9,707

 

4.62

 

$

49,833

 

4.29

 

$

65,595

 

4.62

 

Held to maturity at cost:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

US Government sponsored entities

 

$

 

 

$

4,250

 

3.53

%

$

2,450

 

5.59

%

$

1,487

 

6.34

%

$

8,187

 

4.66

%

State and political subdivisions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,160

 

4.45

 

3,160

 

4.45

 

Mortgage backed securities

 

 

 

 

 

3,368

 

4.57

 

23,433

 

5.09

 

26,801

 

5.02

 

Corporate debt securities

 

 

 

1,023

 

4.29

 

 

 

3,644

 

6.03

 

4,667

 

5.65

 

Total securities held to maturity

 

$

 

 

$

5,273

 

3.68

%

$

5,818

 

5.00

%

$

31,724

 

4.75

%

$

42,815

 

4.98

%

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Gross realized gains on securities available for sale amounted to $69 thousand, $81 thousand and $116 thousand, while gross realized losses amounted to $0, $12 thousand and $40 thousand for the years 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively. These net amounts are included in non-interest income as securities gains in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Securities with a carrying value of $47.6 million and $45.4 million at December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively, were pledged to secure government deposits, secured other borrowings and for other purposes required or permitted by law. Gross unrealized losses on available for sale and held to maturity securities and the estimated market value of the related securities, aggregated by security category and length of time that the individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at December 31, 2006 and 2005 are as follows:

 

 

Less than 12 months

 

Greater than 12 months

 

Total

 

 

 

Estimated

 

Unrealized

 

Estimated

 

Unrealized

 

Estimated

 

Unrealized

 

(In thousands)

 

Fair Value

 

Loss

 

Fair Value

 

Loss

 

Fair Value

 

Loss

 

2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

US Government sponsored entities

 

$

1,743

 

$

(6

)

$

10,791

 

$

(238

)

$

12,534

 

$

(244

)

State and political subdivisions

 

1,067

 

(1

)

2,330

 

(30

)

3,397

 

(31

)

Mortgage backed securities

 

4,694

 

(73

)

58,123

 

(1,601

)

62,817

 

(1,674

)

Corporate debt securities

 

 

 

4,068

 

(24

)

4,068

 

(24

)

FHLB stock and other equities

 

 

 

111

 

(24

)

111

 

(24

)

Total temporarily impaired investments

 

$

7,504

 

$

(80

)

$

75,423

 

$

(1,917

)

$

82,927

 

$

(1,997

)

2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

US Government sponsored entities

 

$

6,577

 

$

(39

)

$

9,246

 

$

(265

)

$

15,823

 

$

(304

)

State and political subdivisions

 

 

 

2,835

 

(110

)

2,835

 

(110

)

Mortgage backed securities

 

46,763

 

(865

)

29,150

 

(1,080

)

75,913

 

(1,945

)

Corporate debt securities

 

4,176

 

(19

)

932

 

(38

)

5,108

 

(57

)

FHLB stock and other equities

 

249

 

(19

)

521

 

(24

)

770

 

(43

)

Total temporarily impaired investments

 

$

57,765

 

$

(942

)

$

42,684

 

$

(1,517

)

$

100,449

 

(2,459

)

 

U.S. Government sponsored entities and state and political subdivision securities: The unrealized losses on investments in securities were caused by interest rate increases. The contractual terms of these investments do not permit the issuer to settle the securities at a price less than the par value of the investment. Because the Company has the ability and intent to hold these investments until a market price recovery or maturity, these investments are not considered other-than-temporarily impaired.

Mortgage-backed securities: The unrealized losses on investments in mortgage-backed securities were caused by interest rate increases. The contractual cash flows of these securities are guaranteed by Fannie Mae, Ginnie Mae and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation. It is expected that the securities would not be settled at a price significantly less than the par value of the investment. Because the decline in fair value is attributable to changes in interest rates and not credit quality, and because the Company has the ability and intent to hold these investments until a market price recovery or maturity, these investments are not considered other-than temporarily impaired.

Corporate debt securities: The unrealized losses on corporate debt securities were caused by interest rate increases. The contractual terms of the bonds do not allow the securities to be settled at a price less than the par value of the investments. The credit ratings on these bonds have not decreased materially during the period. The decline in face value is attributed to changes in interest rates and not credit quality, and because the Company has the ability and intent to hold these investments until a market price recovery or maturity, these investments are not considered other-than temporarily impaired.

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5.             Loans

The composition of the loan portfolio, net of unearned discount and deferred loan origination fees and costs, at December 31 was as follows:

(In thousands)

 

2006

 

2005

 

SBA held for sale

 

$

12,273

 

$

14,001

 

SBA held to maturity

 

66,802

 

64,660

 

Commercial

 

312,195

 

260,581

 

Residential mortgage

 

63,493

 

62,039

 

Consumer

 

52,927

 

47,286

 

Total Loans

 

$

507,690

 

448,567

 

 

SBA loans sold to others and serviced by the Company are not included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The total amount of such loans serviced, but owned by outside investors, amounted to approximately $145.3 million and $151.0 million at December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

As of December 31, 2006 and 2005, the Bank’s recorded investment in impaired loans, defined as non-accrual loans, was $8.9 million and $4.4 million, respectively, and the related valuation allowance was $1.8 million and $2.0 million at December 31, 2006 and 2005. This valuation allowance is included in the allowance for loan losses in the accompanying balance sheets. Interest income that would have been recorded had these impaired loans performed under the original contract terms was $850 thousand, $330 thousand, and $347 thousand for 2006, 2005, and 2004, respectively. Average impaired loans for 2006, 2005, and 2004 were $4.6 million, $4.3 million, and $4.4 million, respectively.

As of December 31, 2006 there were $78 thousand in loans past due 90 or more days and still accruing interest. In December 2005 and 2004 there were no loans past due 90 or more days and still accruing interest.

As of December 31, 2006, approximately 85 percent of the Company’s loans were secured by real estate. A portion of the Company’s SBA loans are located outside the Company’s lending area. The Company has approximately 13 percent of the total loan portfolio to various unrelated and unaffiliated borrowers in the Hotel/Motel industry. Such loans are collateralized by the underlying real property financed and/or partially guaranteed by the SBA.

As of December 31, 2006, $29.0 million in residential mortgages were pledged at the Federal Home Loan Bank to secure borrowed funds, compared to $14.5 million at December 31, 2005.

In the ordinary course of business, the Company may extend credit to officers, directors or their associates. These loans are subject to the Company’s normal lending policy. An analysis of such loans, all of which are current as to principal and interest payments, is as follows:

(In thousands)

 

2006

 

Loans to officers, directors or their associates at December 31, 2005

 

15,087

 

New loans

 

2,805

 

Repayments

 

436

 

Loans to officers, directors or their associates at December 31, 2006

 

17,456 

 

 

6.             Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses is based on estimates. Ultimate losses may vary from current estimates. These estimates are reviewed periodically and, as adjustments become known, they are reflected in operations in the periods in which they become known. An analysis of the change in the allowance for loan losses during years 2004 through 2006 is as follows:

(In thousands)

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

Balance at beginning of year

 

$

6,892

 

$

5,856

 

$

5,352

 

Provision charged to expense

 

1,550

 

1,850

 

1,175

 

 

 

8,442

 

7,706

 

6,527

 

Charge-offs

 

933

 

1,173

 

968

 

Recoveries

 

115

 

359

 

297

 

Net charge-offs

 

818

 

814

 

671

 

Balance at end of year

 

$

7,624

 

$

6,892

 

$

5,856

 

 

7.             Premises and Equipment

The detail of premises and equipment as of December 31, 2006 and 2005 is as follows:

(In thousands)

 

2006

 

2005

 

Land and buildings

 

$

9,088

 

$

8,080

 

Furniture, fixtures and equipment

 

4,316

 

4,187

 

Leasehold improvements

 

2,518

 

2,045

 

Gross premises and equipment

 

15,922

 

14,312

 

Less: Accumulated depreciation

 

(4,312

)

(3,719

)

Net premises and equipment

 

$

11,610

 

10,593

 

 

Amounts charged to non-interest expense for depreciation of premises and equipment amounted to $980 thousand in 2006, $867 thousand in 2005, and $845 thousand in 2004.

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The Company currently accounts for all of its leases as operating leases. In addition, the Company has one lease with a related party. The Company leases its Clinton, New Jersey headquarters from a partnership in which board members, D. Dallas and R. Dallas are partners. Under the lease for the facility, the partnership received aggregate rental payments of $553.2 thousand, $483.1 thousand, and $431.8 thousand in 2006, 2005, and 2004, respectively. The Company believes that these rent payments reflect market rents and that the lease reflects terms that are comparable to those, which could have been obtained in a lease with an unaffiliated third party. The annual base rent under the leases is fixed until 2009.

8.             Other Assets

The detail of other assets as of December 31, 2006 and 2005 is as follows;

(In thousands)

 

2006

 

2005

 

Deferred tax asset

 

$

3,640

 

$

3,123

 

Prepaid expenses

 

648

 

253

 

Net receivable due from SBA

 

350

 

146

 

Other real estate owned

 

211

 

178

 

Other

 

720

 

706

 

Total other assets

 

$

5,389

 

4,406

 

 

9.             Deposits

The following schedule details the maturity distribution of time deposits:

(In thousands)

 

Within 1 year

 

1 to 2 years

 

2 to 3 years

 

3 to 4 years

 

Over 4 years

 

Total

 

At December 31, 2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$100,000 or more

 

$

54,631

 

$

5,108

 

$

4,130

 

$

105

 

$

348

 

$

64,322

 

Less than $100,000

 

$

82,924

 

$

13,442

 

$

11,920

 

$

1,935

 

$

849

 

$

111,070

 

At December 31, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$100,000 or more

 

$

40,225

 

$

5,321

 

$

2,399

 

$

4,650

 

$

354

 

$

52,949

 

Less than $100,000

 

$

76,571

 

$

11,755

 

$

4,794

 

$

12,947

 

$

2,286

 

108,353

 

 

10.          Borrowed Funds and Subordinate Debentures

The following table presents the period-end and average balance of borrowed funds and subordinate debentures for the last two years with resultant rates:

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

(In thousands)

 

Amount

 

Rate

 

Amount

 

Rate

 

FHLB borrowings and Repurchase agreements :

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At December 31,

 

$

45,000

 

4.32

%

$

30,000

 

3.86

%

Year-to-date average

 

$

31,774

 

3.93

%

$

27,160

 

3.88

%

Maximum outstanding

 

$

45,000

 

 

$

40,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-FHLB Repurchase agreements:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At December 31,

 

$

10,000

 

2.78

%

$

10,000

 

2.78

%

Year-to-date average

 

$

10,000

 

2.78

%

$

10,164

 

2.79

%

Maximum outstanding

 

$

10,000

 

 

$

15,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subordinate debentures:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At December 31,

 

$

24,744

 

7.66

%

$

9,279

 

7.92

%

Year-to-date average

 

$

13,982

 

8.63

%

$

9,279

 

7.27

%

Maximum outstanding

 

$

24,744

 

 

$

9,279

 

 

 

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FHLB Borrowings

The FHLB borrowings at December 31, 2006 consisted of three $10 million advances, one $10 million repurchase agreement and a $5 million overnight line of credit advance. The terms of these transactions are as follows:

·  The FHLB Overnight Line of Credit Advance was issued on December 29, 2006 at a rate of 5.35 percent and was repaid on January 2, 2007.

·  The FHLB advance that was issued on December 19, 2000 has a fixed rate of interest at 4.92 percent, matures on December 20, 2010 and is callable quarterly on the 19th of March, June, September and December.

·  The FHLB advance that was issued on April 27, 2005 has a fixed rate of 3.70 percent, matures on April 27, 2015 and is callable on April 27, 2008 and quarterly thereafter on the 27th of July, October, January and April.

·  The FHLB advance that was issued on November 2, 2006 has a fixed rate of 4.025 percent, matures on November 2, 2016 and is callable on November 2, 2007 and quarterly thereafter on the 2nd of February, May, August and November.

·  The FHLB advance that was issued on December 15, 2006 has a fixed rate of 4.13 percent, matures on December 15, 2016 and is callable on December 15, 2008 and quarterly thereafter on the 15th of March, June, September and December.

Due to the call provisions of these advances, the expected maturity could differ from the contractual maturity.

Repurchase Agreements

At December 31, 2006, the Company was a party to a $10 million repurchase agreement that was entered into in March 2004, has a term of 5 years expiring on March 11, 2009, and a rate of 2.78 percent. The borrowing may be called by the issuer if the 3-month London Inter-bank overnight rate (“LIBOR”) is greater than or equal to 7 percent on March 11, 2005, or on any quarterly payment date thereafter.

Subordinate Debentures

At December 31, 2006, the Company was a party in the following subordinate debenture transactions:

·  On September 26, 2002, Unity (NJ) Statutory Trust I, a statutory business trust and wholly-owned subsidiary of Unity Bancorp Inc., issued $9.0 million of floating rate capital trust pass through securities to investors due on September 26, 2032. The Subordinate Debentures are redeemable in whole or part, prior to maturity but after September 26, 2007. The floating interest rate on the subordinated debentures is the three-month LIBOR plus 340 basis points and re-prices quarterly. The floating interest rate at December 31, 2006 was 7.92 percent.

·  On July 24, 2006, Unity (NJ) Statutory Trust II, a statutory business trust and wholly-owned subsidiary of Unity Bancorp Inc., issued $10.0 million of floating rate capital trust pass through securities to investors due on July 24, 2036. The Subordinate Debentures are redeemable in whole or part, prior to maturity but after July 24, 2011. The floating interest rate on the subordinated debentures is the three-month LIBOR plus 159 basis points and re-prices quarterly. The floating interest rate at December 31, 2006 was 6.96 percent.

·  On December 19, 2006, Unity (NJ) Statutory Trust III, a statutory business trust and wholly-owned subsidiary of Unity Bancorp Inc., issued $5.0 million of floating rate capital trust pass through securities to investors due on December 19, 2036. The Subordinate Debentures are redeemable in whole or part, prior to maturity but after December 19, 2011. The floating interest rate on the subordinated debentures is the three-month LIBOR plus 165 basis points and re-prices quarterly. The floating interest rate at December 31, 2006 was 7.05 percent.

The capital securities in each of the above transactions have preference over the common securities with respect to liquidation and other distributions and may qualify as Tier I capital. At December 31, 2006, $15.3 million of these securities qualified as Tier I capital. In accordance with Financial Accounting Interpretation No.46, Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, as revised December 2003, the Company does not consolidate the accounts and related activity of Unity (NJ) Statutory Trust I, Unity (NJ) Statutory Trust II and Unity (NJ) Statutory Trust III. The additional capital from each of these transactions was used to bolster the Company’s capital ratios and for general corporate purposes, including among other things, capital contributions to Unity Bank and to fund stock repurchases.

 

11.          Commitments and Contingencies

Facility Lease Obligations

The Company operates fifteen branches, nine branches under operating leases, including its headquarters, and six branches are owned. In addition, the Company has a lease on one other location, which is subleased to a third party, with the third party paying rent in equal amounts as per the lease agreement between the Company and the lessor. The leases’ contractual expiration range is between the years 2007 and 2011. The following schedule summarizes the contractual rent payments for the future years.

 

 

 

 

 

Rent from

 

 

 

 

 

Operating Lease

 

Sublet

 

Net Rent

 

(In thousands)

 

Rental Payments

 

Locations

 

Obligation

 

2007

 

$

1,198

 

$

80

 

$

1,118

 

2008

 

1,181

 

80

 

1,101

 

2009

 

475

 

87

 

388

 

2010

 

195

 

74

 

121

 

2011

 

129

 

0

 

129

 

Thereafter

 

248

 

0

 

248

 

 

Total rent expense totaled $1.1 million, $952 thousand, and $882 thousand for 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively.

The Company currently accounts for all of its leases as operating leases.

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Litigation

The Company may, in the ordinary course of business, become a party to litigation involving collection matters, contract claims and other legal proceedings relating to the conduct of its business. In the best judgment of management, based upon consultation with counsel, the consolidated financial position and results of operations of the Company will not be affected materially by the final outcome of any pending legal proceedings or other contingent liabilities and commitments.

Commitments to Borrowers

Commitments to extend credit are legally binding loan commitments with set expiration dates. They are intended to be disbursed, subject to certain conditions, upon the request of the borrower. The Company was committed to advance approximately $159.5 million to its borrowers as of December 31, 2006, compared to $142.5 million at December 31, 2005. At December 31, 2006, $61.2 million of these commitments expire after one year, compared to $60.7 million a year earlier. At December 31, 2006, the Company had $1.6 million in standby letters of credit compared to $988 thousand in 2005. The estimated fair value of these guarantees is not significant. The Company believes it has the necessary liquidity to honor all commitments. Many of these commitments will expire and never be funded. In addition, approximately 15 percent of these commitments are for SBA loans, which may be sold in the secondary market.

12.          Shareholders’ Equity

Shareholders’ equity increased $5.3 million to $46.2 million at December 31, 2006 due to $5.8 million in net income, $933 thousand from the exercise of stock options and a $325 thousand appreciation in the market value of the available for sale securities portfolio, partially offset by $1.3 million of cash dividends declared in 2006 and the $492 thousand cumulative effect of the adoption of SAB 108 (See footnote number 17). In 2006, the Company declared four dividends totaling $0.20 per share for the year.

On October 21, 2002, the Company authorized the repurchase of up to 10 percent of the outstanding common stock. The amount and timing of purchases will be dependent on a number of factors, including the price and availability of the Company’s shares, general market conditions and competing alternate uses of funds. There were no shares repurchased during 2006. As of December 31, 2006 the Company had repurchased a total of 142 thousand shares of which 119 thousand shares have been retired, leaving 483 thousand shares remaining to be purchased under the plan.

On April 27, 2006, the Company announced a 5 percent stock distribution payable on June 30, 2006 to shareholders of record as of June 16, 2006, and accordingly, all share amounts have been restated to include the effect of the distribution.

13.          Other Income

The other income components for the years ended December 31, 2004 through 2006 are as follows:

(In thousands)

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

Loan referral fees

 

$

224

 

$

210

 

$

168

 

ATM/Check card fees

 

209

 

200

 

194

 

Other

 

293

 

311

 

333

 

Total other income

 

$

726

 

$

721

 

695

 

 

14.          Other Expenses

The other expenses components for the years ended December 31, 2004 through 2006 are as follows:

(In thousands)

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

Travel, entertainment, training & recruiting

 

$

572

 

$

577

 

$

432

 

Insurance

 

336

 

443

 

291

 

Stationery & supplies

 

321

 

254

 

232

 

Director fees

 

225

 

142

 

145

 

Reserve for commitments

 

127

 

 

 

Settlement of litigation

 

 

 

275

 

Other

 

278

 

218

 

183

 

Total other expenses

 

$

1,859

 

$

1,634

 

1,558

 

 

15.          Income Taxes

The components of the provision for income taxes are as follows:

(In thousands)

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

Income Taxes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal — Current provision

 

$

3,325

 

$

2,950

 

$

2,740

 

Federal — Deferred benefit

 

(629

)

(12

)

(54

)

Total Federal provision

 

2,696

 

2,938

 

2,686

 

State    — Current provision

 

159

 

754

 

653

 

State    — Deferred benefit

 

88

 

(4

)

(98

)

Total State provision

 

247

 

750

 

555

 

Valuation Allowance

 

 

 

(189

)

Total provision for income taxes

 

$

2,943

 

$

3,688

 

$

3,052

 

 

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A reconciliation between the reported income taxes and the amount computed by multiplying income before taxes by the statutory Federal income tax rate is as follows:

(In thousands)

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

Federal income taxes at statutory rate

 

$

2,988

 

$

3,365

 

$

2,850

 

State income taxes, net of Federal income tax effect

 

105

 

496

 

431

 

Other, net

 

(150

)

(173

)

(40

)

Valuation allowance

 

 

 

(189

)

Provision for income taxes

 

$

2,943

 

$

3,688

 

$

3,052

 

 

Deferred income taxes are provided for the temporary differences between the financial reporting basis and the tax basis of the Company’s assets and liabilities. The components of the net deferred tax asset at December 31, 2006 and 2005 are as follows:

(In thousands)

 

2006

 

2005

 

Allowance for loan losses

 

$

3,044

 

$

2,753

 

Unrealized loss on securities available for sale

 

505

 

709

 

Deferred loan costs

 

(315

)

(184

)

Operating loss carry-forward

 

 

153

 

Other, net

 

226

 

(308

)

Net deferred tax asset

 

$

3,460

 

$

3,123

 

 

The Company computes deferred income taxes under the asset and liability method. Deferred income taxes are recognized for tax consequences of “temporary differences” by applying enacted statutory tax rates to differences between the financial reporting and the tax basis of existing assets and liabilities. A deferred tax liability is recognized for all temporary differences that will result in future taxable income. A deferred tax asset is recognized for all temporary differences that will result in future tax deductions subject to reduction of the asset by a valuation allowance.

Included as a component of shareholders’ equity is an income tax benefit related to unrealized losses on securities available for sale of ($199) thousand, ($408) thousand and ($1) thousand in 2006, 2005, and 2004, respectively.

16.          Income per Common Share

The following is a reconciliation of the calculation of basic and dilutive income per share. All share amounts have been restated to include the effects of the 5 percent stock distribution paid on June 30, 2006.

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

Net income

 

$

5,845

 

$

6,210

 

$

5,330

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding

 

6,583

 

6,427

 

6,346

 

Plus: Potential dilutive common stock

 

328

 

334

 

399

 

Diluted average common shares outstanding

 

6,911

 

6,761

 

6,745

 

Net Income per common share -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

0.89

 

$

0.97

 

$

0.84

 

Diluted

 

$

0.85

 

$

0.92

 

0.79

 

 

17.          SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 108

As discussed under Recent Accounting Pronouncements in Note 1, in September 2006, the SEC released SAB 108. The transition provisions of SAB 108 permit the Company to adjust for the cumulative effect on retained earnings of immaterial errors relating to prior years. SAB 108 also requires the adjustment of any prior quarterly financial statements within the fiscal year of adoption for the effects of such errors on the quarters when the information is next presented. Such adjustments do not require previously filed reports with the SEC to be amended. In accordance with SAB 108, the Company has adjusted the beginning retained earnings for fiscal year 2006 in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for the item described below.

The Company considers this adjustment to be immaterial to prior periods. The Company adjusted its beginning retained earnings for 2006 related to the accounting for operating leases on a cash basis rather than a GAAP basis. This adjustment resulted in a $492 thousand reduction in retained earnings resulting from the understatement of lease expense.

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18.          Regulatory Capital

A significant measure of the strength of a financial institution is its capital base. Federal regulators have classified and defined capital into the following components: (1) tier 1 capital, which includes tangible shareholders’ equity for common stock, qualifying preferred stock and certain qualifying hybrid instruments, and (2) tier 2 capital, which includes a portion of the allowance for loan losses, subject to limitations, certain qualifying long-term debt and preferred stock which does not qualify for tier 1 capital. Minimum capital levels are regulated by risk-based capital adequacy guidelines, which require a bank to maintain certain capital as a percentage of assets and certain off-balance sheet items adjusted for predefined credit risk factors (risk-adjusted assets). A bank is required to maintain, at a minimum, tier 1 capital as a percentage of risk-adjusted assets of 4 percent and combined tier 1 and tier 2 capital as a percentage of risk-adjusted assets of 8 percent. In addition to the risk-based guidelines, regulators require that a bank, which meets the regulator’s highest performance and operation standards maintain a minimum leverage ratio (tier 1 capital as a percentage of tangible assets) of 3 percent. For those banks with higher levels of risk or that are experiencing or anticipating significant growth, the minimum leverage ratio will be proportionately increased.

The Company’s capital amounts and ratios for each of the last two years are presented in the following table.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To Be Well

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capitalized Under

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For Capital Adequacy

 

Prompt Corrective

 

 

 

Actual

 

Purposes

 

Action Provisions

 

(In thousands)

 

Amount

 

Ratio

 

Amount

 

Ratio

 

Amount

 

Ratio

 

As of December 31, 2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Leverage ratio

 

$

60,774

 

9.08

%

³$   26,784

 

4.00

%

³$   33,481

 

5.00

%

Tier I risk-based ratio

 

$

60,744

 

10.80

%

³$   22,499

 

4.00

%

³$   33,749

 

6.00

%

Total risk-based capital ratio

 

$

76,473

 

13.60

%

³$   44,999

 

8.00

%

³$   56,248

 

10.00

%

As of December 31, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Leverage ratio

 

$

49,462

 

8.27

%

³$    23,935

 

4.00

%

³$    29,919

 

5.00

%

Tier I risk-based ratio

 

$

49,642

 

9.98

%

³$    19,827

 

4.00

%

³$    29,741

 

6.00

%

Total risk-based capital ratio

 

$

55,667

 

11.23

%

³$    39,655

 

8.00

%

³$    49,569

 

10.00

%

 

The Bank’s capital amounts and ratios for the last two years are presented in the following table.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To Be Well

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capitalized Under

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For Capital Adequacy

 

Prompt Corrective

 

 

 

Actual

 

Purposes

 

Action Provisions

 

(In thousands)

 

Amount

 

Ratio

 

Amount

 

Ratio

 

Amount

 

Ratio

 

As of December 31, 2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Leverage ratio

 

$

48,125

 

7.20

%

³$   26,723

 

4.00

%

³$   33,404

 

5.00

%

Tier I risk-based ratio

 

$

48,125

 

8.55

%

³$   22,518

 

4.00

%

³$   33,777

 

6.00

%

Total risk-based capital ratio

 

$

69,670

 

12.38

%

³$   45,036

 

8.00

%

³$   56,295

 

10.00

%

As of December 31, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Leverage ratio

 

$

42,260

 

7.01

%

³$    24,124

 

4.00

%

³$    30,155

 

5.00

%

Tier I risk-based ratio

 

$

42,260

 

8.51

%

³$    19,855

 

4.00

%

³$    29,783

 

6.00

%

Total risk-based capital ratio

 

$

54,473

 

10.97

%

³$    39,711

 

8.00

%

³$    49,638

 

10.00

%

 

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19.          Employee Benefit Plans

The Bank has a 401(k) savings plan covering substantially all employees. Under the Plan, an employee can contribute up to 80 percent of their salary on a tax deferred basis. The Bank may also make discretionary contributions to the Plan. The Bank contributed $171 thousand, $125 thousand and $61 thousand to the Plan in 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively. The Bank does not currently fund any other post retirement or post employment benefits to its employees other than the 401(k) plan.

The Company has incentive and non-qualified option plans, which allow for the grant of options to officers, employees and members of the Board of Directors. The period during which the option is vested is generally 3 years, but no option may be exercised after 10 years from the date of the grant. The exercise price of each option is the market price on the date of grant. As of December 31, 2006, 1,379,164 shares have been reserved for issuance upon the exercise of options, 730,100 option grants are outstanding, 395,883 option grants have been exercised, forfeited or expired leaving 253,181 shares available for grant.

In addition, restricted stock is issued under the stock bonus program to reward employees and directors and to retain them by distributing stock over a period of time. These shares vest over a period of 4 years and are recognized as compensation to the employees over the vesting period. Restricted stock awards granted during the three years include:

Grant

 

 

 

Weighted

 

Year

 

Shares

 

Average Price

 

2006

 

11,243

 

$14.27

 

2005

 

20,215

 

$12.95

 

2004

 

6,618

 

$11.69

 

 

Expense related to the restricted stock awards totaled $112 thousand, $19 thousand and $0 for 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively. There was no compensation expense related to the restricted stock charged to non-interest expense for 2004 because the shares were granted on December 31, 2004. As of December 31, 2006, 110,250 shares of restricted stock were reserved for issuance, of which 35,686 shares are outstanding, 2,390 shares have been forfeited, and 72,174 shares are available for grant.

Transactions under the Company’s stock options plans are summarized as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

Remaining

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

Contractual

 

Aggregate

 

 

 

Number of

 

Exercise Price

 

Exercise

 

Life

 

Intrinsic

 

 

 

Shares

 

per Share

 

Price

 

(in years)

 

Value

 

Outstanding at December 31, 2003

 

1,004,214

 

$

2.31 - 9.77

 

$

5.39

 

 

 

 

 

Options Granted

 

47,039

 

10.84 - 12.64

 

11.06

 

 

 

 

 

Options Exercised

 

(81,657

)

2.98 - 9.77

 

3.71

 

 

 

 

 

Options Expired

 

(42,378

)

2.97 - 9.77

 

7.46

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding at December 31, 2004

 

927,218

 

$

2.31 - 12.64

 

$

5.73

 

7.2

 

$

5,456,770

 

Options Granted

 

8,138

 

10.89 - 11.88

 

11.21

 

 

 

 

 

Options Exercised

 

(162,899

)

2.31 - 10.84

 

5.29

 

 

 

 

 

Options Expired

 

(18,465

)

5.56 - 10.93

 

9.03

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding at December 31, 2005

 

753,992

 

$

2.31 - 12.64

 

$

5.81

 

6.2

 

$

5,673,285

 

Options Granted

 

29,250

 

13.33 - 15.45

 

14.12

 

 

 

 

 

Options Exercised

 

(49,204

)

2.98 - 9.77

 

6.19

 

 

 

 

 

Options Expired

 

(3,938

)

9.77 - 11.88

 

11.18

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding at December 31, 2006

 

730,100

 

$

2.31 - 15.45

 

$

6.08

 

5.3

 

$

6,305,048

 

Exercisable at December 31, 2006

 

695,337

 

$

2.31 - 12.64

 

$

5.70

 

5.1

 

6,262,670

 

 

As of December 31, 2006, there was approximately $84 thousand of unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested share-based compensation arrangements granted under the Company’s stock incentive plans. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.4 years.

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The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding at December 31, 2006:

 

 

Options Outstanding

 

Options Exercisable

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Range of

 

 

 

Remaining

 

Weighted

 

 

 

Weighted

 

Exercise

 

Shares

 

Contractual Life

 

Average

 

Shares

 

Average

 

Prices

 

Outstanding

 

(in years)

 

Exercise Price

 

Exercisable

 

Exercise Price

 

$0.00 - $4.00

 

322,205

 

4.3 years

 

$

3.30

 

322,205

 

$

3.30

 

$4.01 - $8.00

 

178,168

 

5.5 years

 

5.58

 

178,168

 

5.58

 

$8.01 - $12.00

 

194,964

 

6.0 years

 

9.76

 

191,289

 

9.74

 

$12.01 - $16.00

 

34,763

 

9.0 years

 

13.89

 

3,675

 

12.64

 

 

 

730,100

 

5.3 years

 

$

6.08

 

695,337

 

5.70

 

 

The total intrinsic value (spread between the market value and exercise price) of the stock options exercised during 2006, 2005 and 2004 was $398 thousand, $1.04 million and $558 thousand, respectively.

20.          Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The fair value estimates for financial instruments are made at a discrete point in time based upon relevant market information and information about the underlying instruments.

Because no market exists for a portion of the Company’s financial instruments, fair value estimates are based on judgment regarding a number of factors. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve some uncertainties. Changes in assumptions and methodologies may have a material effect on these estimated fair values. In addition, reasonable comparability between financial institutions may not be likely due to a wide range of permitted valuation techniques and numerous estimates, which must be made. This lack of uniform valuation methodologies also introduces a greater degree of subjectivity to these estimated fair values.

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate that value.

Cash and Federal Funds Sold-

For these short-term instruments, the carrying value is a reasonable estimate of fair value.

Securities-

For the held to maturity and available for sale portfolios, fair values are based on quoted market prices or dealer quotes. If a quoted market price is not available, fair value is estimated using quoted market prices for similar securities.

Loans-

The fair value of loans is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using current market rates that reflect the credit, collateral and interest rate risk inherent in the loan.

Deposit Liabilities-

The fair value of demand deposits and savings accounts is the amount payable on demand at the reporting date. The fair value of fixed-maturity certificates of deposit is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using current market rates.

Borrowings-

The fair value of borrowings is estimated by discounting the projected future cash flows using current market rates.

Unrecognized Financial Instruments-

At December 31, 2006, the Bank had standby letters of credit outstanding of $1.6 million, as compared to $988 thousand at December 31, 2005. The fair value of these commitments is nominal.

Below are the Company’s estimated financial instruments fair values as of December 31, 2006 and 2005:

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

 

 

Carrying

 

Estimated

 

Carrying

 

Estimated

 

(In thousands)

 

Amount

 

Fair Value

 

Amount

 

Fair Value

 

Financial assets -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and Federal funds sold

 

$

55,436

 

$

55,436

 

$

38,759

 

$

38,759

 

Securities held to maturity

 

42,815

 

42,449

 

40,748

 

40,212

 

Securities available for sale

 

65,595

 

65,595

 

65,583

 

65,583

 

Loans, net of allowance for possible loan losses

 

500,066

 

498,022

 

441,675

 

444,481

 

Financial liabilities -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total deposits

 

566,465

 

546,009

 

521,860

 

520,018

 

Total borrowings

 

79,744

 

79,156

 

49,279

 

48,611

 

 

41




21.          Condensed Financial Statements of Unity Bancorp, Inc. (Parent Company Only)

Balance Sheets

 

 

December 31,

 

(In thousands)

 

2006

 

2005

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

$

6,872

 

$

933

 

Securities available for sale

 

270

 

424

 

Capital note due from Bank

 

14,500

 

6,000

 

Investment in subsidiaries

 

48,892

 

42,734

 

Other assets

 

811

 

463

 

Total Assets

 

$

71,345

 

$

50,554

 

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity:

 

 

 

 

 

Other liabilities

 

$

373

 

$

346

 

Other borrowings

 

24,744

 

9,279

 

Shareholders’ Equity

 

46,228

 

40,929

 

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

 

$

71,345

 

50,554

 

 

Statements of Income

 

 

December 31,

 

(In thousands)

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

Interest income

 

$

859

 

$

505

 

$

501

 

Interest expense

 

1,206

 

678

 

457

 

Net interest (expense) income

 

(347

)

(173

)

44

 

Net security gains

 

69

 

53

 

25

 

Total (expense) income

 

(278

)

(120

)

69

 

Other expenses

 

43

 

58

 

42

 

(Loss) income before income (benefit) tax and equity in undistributed income of subsidiary

 

(321

)

(178

)

27

 

Income (benefit) tax

 

(113

)

(75

)

9

 

(Loss) income before equity in undistributed income of subsidiary

 

(208

)

(103

)

$

18

 

Equity in undistributed net income of subsidiary

 

6,053

 

6,313

 

5,312

 

Net income

 

$

5,845

 

$

6,210

 

5,330

 

 

Statements of Cash Flows

 

 

December 31,

 

(In thousands)

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

Operating Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Income

 

$

5,845

 

$

6,210

 

$

5,330

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiary

 

(6,053

)

(6,313

)

(5,312

)

Gain on sale of securities available for sale

 

(69

)

(53

)

(25

)

(Increase) decrease in other assets

 

(49

)

51

 

(220

)

Increase in other liabilities

 

23

 

2

 

294

 

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

 

(303

)

(103

)

67

 

Investing Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales and maturities of securities available for sale

 

252

 

148

 

166

 

Purchases of securities available for sale

 

 

(136

)

(182

)

Advance of Capital Note to Bank

 

(8,500

)

 

 

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

 

(8,248

)

12

 

(16

)

Financing Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issuance of subordinated debentures

 

15,000

 

 

 

Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net

 

781

 

853

 

694

 

Payment to repurchase common stock, net

 

 

(242

)

 

Cash dividends on common stock

 

(1,291

)

(1,079

)

(859

)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

14,490

 

(468

)

(165

)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

5,939

 

(559

)

(114

)

Cash, beginning of year

 

933

 

1,492

 

1,606

 

Cash, end of year

 

$

6,872

 

$

933

 

$

1,492

 

Supplemental disclosures: Interest paid

 

$

1,206

 

$

667

 

$

457

 

 

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Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited)

The following quarterly financial information for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005 is unaudited. However, in the opinion of management, all adjustments, which include normal recurring adjustments necessary to present fairly the results of operations for the periods, are reflected. Results of operations for the periods are not necessarily indicative of the results of the entire year or any other interim period.

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2006

 

March 31

 

June 30

 

September 30

 

December 31

 

Total interest income

 

$

10,000

 

$

10,644

 

$

11,258

 

$

11,275

 

Total interest expense

 

3,947

 

4,611

 

5,314

 

5,560

 

Net interest income

 

6,053

 

6,033

 

5,944

 

5,715

 

Provision for loan losses

 

300

 

250

 

400

 

600

 

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

 

5,753

 

5,783

 

5,544

 

5,115

 

Total non-interest income

 

2,002

 

1,647

 

2,243

 

1,746

 

Total non-interest expense

 

5,256

 

5,001

 

5,316

 

5,472

 

Net income before tax

 

2,499

 

2,429

 

2,471

 

1,389

 

Income tax provision

 

842

 

792

 

844

 

465

 

Net income

 

1,657

 

1,637

 

1,627

 

924

 

Basic income per common share

 

$

0.25

 

$

0.25

 

$

0.25

 

$

0.14

 

Diluted income per common share

 

$

0.24

 

$

0.24

 

$

0.23

 

0.13

 

 

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2005

 

March 31

 

June 30

 

September 30

 

December 31

 

Total interest income

 

$

7,523

 

$

7,943

 

$

8,885

 

$

9,486

 

Total interest expense

 

2,258

 

2,678

 

3,148

 

3,519

 

Net interest income

 

5,265

 

5,265

 

5,737

 

5,967

 

Provision for loan losses

 

300

 

350

 

675

 

525

 

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

 

4,965

 

4,915

 

5,062

 

5,442

 

Total non-interest income

 

1,791

 

2,195

 

2,132

 

2,072

 

Total non-interest expense

 

4,648

 

4,642

 

4,582

 

4,804

 

Net income before tax

 

2,108

 

2,468

 

2,612

 

2,710

 

Income tax provision

 

798

 

941

 

993

 

956

 

Net income

 

1,310

 

1,527

 

1,619

 

1,754

 

Basic income per common share

 

$

0.21

 

$

0.24

 

$

0.25

 

$

0.27

 

Diluted income per common share

 

$

0.19

 

$

0.23

 

$

0.24

 

0.26

 

 

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SELECTED CONSOLIDATED

FINANCIAL DATA

 

 

At or for the Years Ended December 31st

 

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

Selected Results of Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

$

43,177

 

$

33,837

 

$

26,166

 

$

24,895

 

$

24,295

 

Interest expense

 

19,432

 

11,603

 

7,008

 

7,028

 

8,572

 

Net interest income

 

23,745

 

22,234

 

19,158

 

17,867

 

15,723

 

Provision for loan losses

 

1,550

 

1,850

 

1,175

 

1,600

 

2,350

 

Non-interest income

 

7,638

 

8,190

 

7,629

 

8,343

 

7,991

 

Non-interest expense

 

21,045

 

18,676

 

17,230

 

17,329

 

15,544

 

Tax expense

 

2,943

 

3,688

 

3,052

 

2,698

 

2,111

 

Net income

 

5,845

 

6,210

 

5,330

 

4,583

 

3,709

 

Per Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income per common share (basic)

 

$

0.89

 

$

0.97

 

$

0.84

 

$

0.73

 

$

0.58

 

Net income per common share (diluted)

 

0.85

 

0.92

 

0.79

 

0.70

 

0.54

 

Book value per common share

 

6.99

 

6.26

 

5.63

 

4.90

 

4.34

 

Market value per common share

 

14.71

 

13.33

 

11.61

 

9.88

 

6.78

 

Cash dividends declared on common shares

 

0.20

 

0.18

 

0.14

 

0.05

 

 

Selected Balance Sheet Data

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

 

$

694,106

 

$

614,172

 

$

515,417

 

$

467,419

 

$

433,153

 

Loans

 

507,690

 

448,567

 

373,580

 

339,755

 

311,794

 

Allowance for loan losses

 

7,624

 

6,892

 

5,856

 

5,352

 

4,094

 

Investment securities

 

108,410

 

106,331

 

101,593

 

92,347

 

81,754

 

Deposits

 

566,465

 

521,860

 

433,898

 

414,982

 

382,585

 

Borrowings

 

79,744

 

49,279

 

44,279

 

19,279

 

19,279

 

Shareholders’ equity

 

46,228

 

40,929

 

35,868

 

30,762

 

27,103

 

Common shares outstanding

 

6,618

 

6,536

 

6,370

 

6,269

 

6,243

 

Performance Ratios

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Return on average assets

 

0.90

%

1.10

%

1.10

%

1.04

%

0.91

%

Return on average equity

 

13.56

 

16.29

 

16.32

 

16.05

 

13.95

 

Efficiency ratio

 

67.21

 

61.53

 

64.51

 

66.59

 

66.18

 

Net interest spread

 

3.33

 

3.74

 

3.77

 

3.85

 

3.59

 

Net interest margin

 

3.87

 

4.17

 

4.18

 

4.28

 

4.09

 

Asset Quality Ratios

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Allowance for loan losses to loans

 

1.50

%

1.54

%

1.57

%

1.58

%

1.31

%

Allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans

 

85.58

 

158.04

 

143.14

 

99.20

 

115.10

 

Non-performing loans to total loans

 

1.75

 

0.97

 

1.10

 

1.59

 

1.14

 

Non-performing assets to total loans and OREO

 

1.80

 

1.01

 

1.19

 

1.68

 

1.20

 

Net charge-offs to average loans

 

0.17

 

0.20

 

0.19

 

0.11

 

0.48

 

Capital Ratios — Company

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Leverage ratio

 

9.08

%

8.27

%

9.09

%

9.02

%

8.38

%

Tier I risk-based capital ratio

 

10.80

 

9.98

 

11.14

 

11.28

 

11.05

 

Total risk-based capital ratio

 

13.60

 

11.23

 

12.39

 

12.53

 

12.32

 

Capital Ratios — Bank

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Leverage ratio

 

7.20

%

7.01

%

7.53

%

7.22

%

6.96

%

Tier I risk-based capital ratio

 

8.55

 

8.51

 

9.22

 

9.05

 

9.16

 

Total risk-based capital ratio

 

12.38

 

10.97

 

11.95

 

11.98

 

10.41

 

 

All share amounts have been restated to include the effect of the 5% stock distributions paid on June 30, 2006, June 30, 2005, June 30, 2004 and March 12, 2003.

44




Corporate Information
Unity Bancorp, Inc.

Company Headquarters
Unity Bancorp, Inc.
64 Old Highway 22
Clinton, New Jersey 08809

Counsel
Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf, LLP
New Brunswick, New Jersey

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
KPMG LLP
Short Hills, New Jersey

Registrar & Transfer Agent
S
hareholder address changes or inquiries regarding shareholder accounts and stock transfers should be directed to:
Registrar and Transfer Company
10 Commerce Drive
Cranford, New Jersey 07016-3572
800.866.1340

Investor and Media Inquiries
Analysts, institutional investors, individual shareholders and media representatives should contact:
Alan J. Bedner
Unity Bancorp, Inc.
64 Old Highway 22
Clinton, New Jersey 08809
908.713.4308
alan.bedner@unitybank.com

Web Information
Information on financial results, products and services, and branch locations is available on the internet at:
unitybank.com or email us at: info@unitybank.com.

Financial Information
Copies of the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission may be obtained:

·              by writing to Alan J. Bedner, CFO at Company headquarters or email alan.bedner@unitybank.com

·              electronically at the SEC’s home page at www.sec.gov.

Annual Meeting of Shareholders
Shareholders are cordially invited to the Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The Meeting will convene at 3:00 pm, Thursday, April 26, 2007, at The Grand Colonial, Clinton, NJ.

Stock Listing
Unity Bancorp, Inc. common stock is traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol “UNTY”.

 

Fiscal Year Ending

 

 

 

12/31/01

 

12/31/02

 

12/31/03

 

12/31/04

 

12/31/05

 

12/31/06

 

Unity Bancorp, Inc.

 

325.53

 

413.16

 

604.74

 

716.21

 

823.39

 

908.43

 

NASDAQ Bank Index

 

110.08

 

115.05

 

149.48

 

165.92

 

158.73

 

176.20

 

NASDAQ Composite Index

 

78.95

 

54.06

 

81.09

 

88.06

 

89.27

 

97.76

 

Common Stock Prices
The table below sets forth by quarter the range of high, low and quarter-end closing sale prices for Unity Bancorp, Inc’s. common stock.

Quarter

 

High

 

Low

 

Close

 

Cash
Dividend
Declared

 

2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fourth

 

$

16.50

 

$

13.75

 

$

14.71

 

$

0.05

 

Third

 

17.25

 

14.79

 

15.28

 

0.05

 

Second

 

17.86

 

14.65

 

15.49

 

0.05

 

First

 

16.19

 

13.00

 

15.29

 

0.05

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fourth

 

$

13.57

 

$

11.88

 

$

13.33

 

$

0.05

 

Third

 

12.40

 

11.05

 

12.40

 

0.05

 

Second

 

11.90

 

10.81

 

11.39

 

0.04

 

First

 

13.31

 

11.43

 

11.43

 

0.04

 

 

As of March 1, 2007 there were 541 holders of Unity Bancorp, Inc.’s common stock. The amounts reflect the impact of the 5 percent stock distributions paid on June 30, 2006.

45



EX-21 3 a07-5627_1ex21.htm EX-21

EXHIBIT 21

SUBSIDIARIES OF REGISTRANT

The Registrant has four subsidiaries, Unity Bank, Unity Statutory Trust I, Unity Statutory Trust II and Unity Statutory Trust III.

Unity Bank has three subsidiaries, Unity Investment Company, Inc., Unity Participation Company, Inc. and Unity Financial Services, Inc.

 



EX-23 4 a07-5627_1ex23.htm EX-23

EXHIBIT 23

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors
Unity Bancorp, Inc.:

We consent to incorporation by reference in the registration statement Nos. 333-134360, 333-64612, 333-64614, 333-20687, 333-105045, and 333-121409 on Form S-8, of Unity Bancorp, Inc. (the Company), of our report dated March 15, 2007, relating to the consolidated balance sheets of Unity Bancorp, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2006 and 2005, and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2006, which report is incorporated by reference in the December 31, 2006 Annual Report on Form 10-K of Unity Bancorp, Inc.

Our report referred to the Company’s adoption of SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 108, “Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements when Quantifying Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements” on January 1, 2006.

KPMG LLP

Short Hills, New Jersey
March 15, 2007

 



EX-31.1 5 a07-5627_1ex31d1.htm EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

Certifications

I, James A. Hughes, certify that:

1.             I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Unity Bancorp, Inc.;

2.             Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.             Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this annual report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.             The registrant’s other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:

a)             Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b)            Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

c)             Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5.             The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a)             All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal controls over financial reporting, which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b)            Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date:

March 15, 2007

 

Name:

/s/     James A. Hughes

 

 

 

Title:

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 



EX-31.2 6 a07-5627_1ex31d2.htm EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

Certifications

I, Alan J. Bedner, certify that:

1.             I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Unity Bancorp, Inc.;

2.             Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.             Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this annual report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.             The registrant’s other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:

a)             Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b)            Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

c)             Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5.             The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a)             All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses  in the design or operation of internal controls over financial reporting, which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b)            Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Date:

March 15, 2007

Name:/s/

Alan J. Bedner

 

 

Title:

Executive Vice President and Chief

 

 

Financial Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



EX-32.1 7 a07-5627_1ex32d1.htm EX-32.1

EXHIBIT 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C.

Section 1350, AS ADOPTED

PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 of SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, each of the undersigned officers of Unity Bancorp. Inc. (the “Company”), certifies that:

(1)                      to the best of my knowledge, the Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Company for the annual period ended December 31, 2006 (the “Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m or 78o(d); and

(2)                      to the best of my knowledge, the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Dated: March 15, 2007

/s/ James A. Hughes

 

James A. Hughes

 

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

 

Dated: March 15, 2007

/s/ Alan J. Bedner

 

Alan J. Bedner

 

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

This certification is made solely for the purposes of 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, subject to the knowledge standard contained therein, and not for any other purpose.

 



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