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Cousins Properties Acquires Lifestyle Office Property in Uptown Dallas

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Cousins Properties (NYSE: CUZ) has acquired The Link, a lifestyle office property in Uptown Dallas, for $218 million. The 292,000 square foot property, built in 2021, boasts a 93.6% occupancy rate with an average lease term exceeding 9 years.

The acquisition will be funded through proceeds from Cousins' unsecured senior note offering, ATM program common shares, and potential future asset dispositions. This purchase marks over $1 billion in lifestyle office property acquisitions by Cousins in the past nine months, demonstrating the company's strategic expansion in prime markets.

Cousins Properties (NYSE: CUZ) ha acquisito The Link, un immobile per uffici in stile lifestyle situato a Uptown Dallas, per 218 milioni di dollari. La proprietà di 292.000 piedi quadrati, costruita nel 2021, vanta un tasso di occupazione del 93,6% con una durata media del contratto di locazione superiore a 9 anni.

L'acquisizione sarà finanziata attraverso i proventi dell'offerta di note senior non garantite di Cousins, il programma ATM per azioni ordinarie e potenziali future dismissioni di asset. Questo acquisto rappresenta oltre 1 miliardo di dollari in acquisizioni di immobili per uffici in stile lifestyle da parte di Cousins negli ultimi nove mesi, dimostrando l'espansione strategica dell'azienda nei mercati di primo piano.

Cousins Properties (NYSE: CUZ) ha adquirido The Link, una propiedad de oficinas estilo lifestyle en Uptown Dallas, por 218 millones de dólares. La propiedad de 292,000 pies cuadrados, construida en 2021, cuenta con una tasa de ocupación del 93.6% y un plazo promedio de arrendamiento que supera los 9 años.

La adquisición será financiada con los ingresos de la oferta de notas senior no garantizadas de Cousins, el programa ATM de acciones comunes y posibles futuras ventas de activos. Esta compra representa más de 1.000 millones de dólares en adquisiciones de propiedades de oficinas estilo lifestyle por parte de Cousins en los últimos nueve meses, demostrando la expansión estratégica de la empresa en mercados clave.

Cousins Properties (NYSE: CUZ)는 Uptown Dallas에 위치한 라이프스타일 오피스 부동산인 The Link를 2억 1,800만 달러에 인수했습니다. 2021년에 지어진 이 292,000평방피트 규모의 부동산은 93.6%의 점유율을 자랑하며 평균 임대 기간은 9년 이상입니다.

이번 인수는 Cousins의 무담보 선순위 채권 발행 수익, ATM 프로그램 보통주, 그리고 향후 자산 매각 가능성을 통해 자금을 조달할 예정입니다. 이번 매입으로 지난 9개월 동안 Cousins가 라이프스타일 오피스 부동산에 투자한 금액이 10억 달러를 넘어서 회사가 주요 시장에서 전략적으로 확장하고 있음을 보여줍니다.

Cousins Properties (NYSE: CUZ) a acquis The Link, une propriété de bureaux lifestyle située à Uptown Dallas, pour 218 millions de dollars. La propriété de 292 000 pieds carrés, construite en 2021, affiche un taux d’occupation de 93,6 % avec une durée moyenne des baux supérieure à 9 ans.

L’acquisition sera financée par les recettes de l’émission d’obligations senior non garanties de Cousins, le programme ATM d’actions ordinaires et d’éventuelles cessions d’actifs futures. Cet achat porte à plus de 1 milliard de dollars les acquisitions de propriétés de bureaux lifestyle réalisées par Cousins au cours des neuf derniers mois, démontrant l’expansion stratégique de l’entreprise sur des marchés clés.

Cousins Properties (NYSE: CUZ) hat The Link, eine Lifestyle-Büroimmobilie in Uptown Dallas, für 218 Millionen US-Dollar erworben. Die 292.000 Quadratfuß große Immobilie, erbaut im Jahr 2021, weist eine Belegungsrate von 93,6 % auf und hat eine durchschnittliche Mietvertragslaufzeit von über 9 Jahren.

Die Finanzierung der Akquisition erfolgt durch Erlöse aus der Emission von unbesicherten Senior Notes von Cousins, das ATM-Programm für Stammaktien sowie mögliche zukünftige Vermögensveräußerungen. Dieser Kauf markiert über 1 Milliarde US-Dollar an Akquisitionen von Lifestyle-Büroimmobilien durch Cousins in den letzten neun Monaten und unterstreicht die strategische Expansion des Unternehmens in erstklassigen Märkten.

Positive
  • Strategic acquisition of 292,000 sq ft property in prime Uptown Dallas location
  • High occupancy rate of 93.6% with long-term leases averaging over 9 years
  • Property is relatively new, built in 2021, reducing maintenance costs
  • Immediately accretive to earnings
  • Demonstrates strong balance sheet with over $1B in acquisitions in past 9 months
Negative
  • Significant capital outlay of $218 million
  • Potential dilution from ATM share issuance
  • Dependency on future asset dispositions for funding

ATLANTA, July 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cousins Properties (NYSE: CUZ) announced today that it has acquired The Link, a 292,000 square foot lifestyle office property in Dallas, for $218 million.  Located in the Uptown submarket of Dallas, the Link was built in 2021 and is currently 93.6% leased with a weighted average lease term of over nine years.

The acquisition will be funded with a combination of excess proceeds from Cousins' unsecured senior note offering during the second quarter as well as the settlement of common shares previously issued on a forward basis under the Company's ATM program and/or potential future asset dispositions.

"We are excited to grow our presence in Dallas, and particularly the dynamic Uptown submarket, with the acquisition of The Link," said Colin Connolly, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cousins Properties.  "With our strong balance sheet and financial flexibility, we have accretively acquired over $1 billion of lifestyle office properties in the past nine months.  The acquisition of The Link offers another compelling growth opportunity that is immediately accretive to earnings while enhancing our portfolio and geographic concentration."  

Please refer to the Investor Relations page of Cousins' website for a presentation with additional information on the transaction discussed in this release.

About Cousins Properties

Cousins Properties is a fully integrated, self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT). The Company, based in Atlanta, GA and acting through its operating partnership, Cousins Properties LP, primarily invests in Class A office buildings located in high growth Sun Belt markets. Founded in 1958, Cousins creates shareholder value through its extensive expertise in the development, acquisition, leasing, and management of high-quality real estate assets. The Company has a comprehensive strategy in place based on a simple platform, trophy assets, and opportunistic investments. For more information, please visit www.cousins.com

CONTACT:                                                               
Roni Imbeaux
Vice President, Finance and Investor Relations
404-407-1104
rimbeaux@cousins.com

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FAQ

How much did Cousins Properties (CUZ) pay for The Link in Dallas?

Cousins Properties paid $218 million for The Link office property in Uptown Dallas.

What is the current occupancy rate of The Link property acquired by CUZ?

The Link property has a 93.6% occupancy rate with a weighted average lease term of over nine years.

How is Cousins Properties funding The Link acquisition?

The acquisition is being funded through a combination of proceeds from unsecured senior note offering, settlement of ATM program common shares, and potential future asset dispositions.

How much has Cousins Properties invested in lifestyle office properties recently?

Cousins Properties has acquired over $1 billion worth of lifestyle office properties in the past nine months.

What is the size of The Link office property in Dallas?

The Link is a 292,000 square foot lifestyle office property located in the Uptown submarket of Dallas.
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