BankUnited to Sponsor New York Jets

By Sarah Todd September 12, 2013, 11:48 a.m. EDT 1 Min Read

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BankUnited Expanding Miami Headquarters

BankUnited (BKU) said Tuesday that it had signed a lease to add 20,000 square feet to its headquarters, which already occupies five buildings and 120,000 square feet in Miami Lakes, Fla.

By Michelle Zheng

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BankUnited (BKU) in Miami Lakes, Fla., is ready for some football.

The $13 billion-asset company announced Thursday that it has become an "official partner" of the New York Jets. The sponsorship highlights BankUnited's stake in the New York market, John Kanas, the company's chairman, president and chief executive, said in a press release.

"Having successfully launched our banking operations in New York earlier this year, BankUnited is thrilled to partner with the New York Jets, a move that will continue to increase our visibility and raise our profile among New Yorkers," Kanas said.

BankUnited's name will be emblazoned on signs at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The financial terms were not disclosed.

The company opened four branches in the New York area this year in a move to expand beyond Florida. But it hasn't forsaken the Sunshine State. In August, BankUnited bought the naming rights to the Miami Dolphins' premium stadium seats.

Sarah Todd

Deputy Editor, BankThink