Unity Bank Joins the US Small-Cap Russell 2000 Index

On Jul 12, 2022

Clinton-based Unity Bancorp, Inc., parent company of Unity Bank, was added as a member of the U.S. small-cap Russell 2000 Index, widely regarded as a bellwether of the US economy due to its focus on American small businesses.

The Russell 2000 membership became effective on June 27, as part of the 2022 Russell indexes reconstitution. Membership in the Russell 2000 Index, which remains in place for one year, is based on membership in the broad-market Russell 3000 Index. Unity’s stock also was automatically added to the appropriate growth and value indexes. Unity holds approximately $2.1 billion in assets and $1.8 billion in deposits.

“We are extremely pleased to have been added as a member of the Russell 2000 Index as it illustrates Unity’s continued financial strength and performance,” said Unity Bank President & CEO James A. Hughes. “We measure the bank’s performance on both financial metrics and Unity’s ability to come together with our customers to fulfill their needs and deliver extraordinary service. The bank’s mission is to grow with the communities we serve and the dedication of Unity’s employees and the loyalty and trust of our customers help the bank achieve those goals every day.”

Russell indexes are widely used by investment managers and institutional investors for index funds and as benchmarks for active investment strategies. Approximately $12 trillion in assets are benchmarked against Russell’s U.S. indexes. Russell indexes are part of FTSE Russell, a leading global index provider.

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