Cousins Properties (CUZ) EVP McColl acquires 787 shares through ESPP at $21.91

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Cousins Properties Inc. executive reports ESPP share purchase

Cousins Properties Inc. Executive Vice President John S. McColl reported buying 787 shares of Cousins common stock on November 28, 2025. The shares were acquired through the company’s 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan for the purchase period from December 1, 2024 through November 30, 2025. Under this plan, the shares were bought at a discount, equal to 85% of the closing price of Cousins stock on November 28, 2025, or $21.91 per share.

After this transaction, McColl beneficially owns 67,301 shares of Cousins common stock held directly. This total includes 22,129 restricted shares granted under the 2019 Omnibus Incentive Stock Plan, on which he can receive cash dividends and vote the shares while they remain unvested, although any unvested shares will be forfeited if his employment ends.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

MCCOLL JOHN S

(Last) (First) (Middle)

3344 PEACHTREE ROAD

SUITE 1800

(Street)

ATLANTA GA 30326

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
COUSINS PROPERTIES INC [ CUZ ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Executive Vice President

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
11/28/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	11/28/2025		A		787(1)	A	$21.91(1)	67,301(2)	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. The reporting person is voluntarily reporting the acquisition of shares of Cousins common stock pursuant to the Cousins Properties Incorporated 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP") for the ESPP purchase period of December 1, 2024 through November 30, 2025. In accordance with the ESPP, these shares were purchased based on 85% of the closing price of Cousins common stock on November 28, 2025.

2. Includes 22,129 of restricted stock awarded under the Cousins Properties Incorporated (CPI) 2019 Omnibus Incentive Stock Plan. While the shares are being held prior to vesting, the reporting person will have the right to receive all cash dividends and to vote the restricted shares. All unvested shares will forfeit upon termination of employment.

Remarks:

	/s /Pamela Roper, Attorney-in-Fact for MCCOLL JOHN S	12/02/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Cousins Properties (CUZ) report in this Form 4?

The filing reports that Executive Vice President John S. McColl acquired 787 shares of Cousins Properties common stock on November 28, 2025 through the company’s 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

At what price did the CUZ executive acquire the new shares?

The 787 shares of Cousins Properties common stock were purchased at $21.91 per share, which reflects 85% of the closing price of the stock on November 28, 2025, as provided under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

How many Cousins Properties (CUZ) shares does the reporting person own after this transaction?

Following the reported purchase, Executive Vice President John S. McColl beneficially owns 67,301 shares of Cousins Properties common stock in total, held directly.

How many restricted shares of CUZ stock are included in the executive’s holdings?

The total beneficial ownership includes 22,129 shares of restricted stock awarded under the Cousins Properties Incorporated 2019 Omnibus Incentive Stock Plan.

What rights does the CUZ executive have with respect to the restricted stock awards?

While the 22,129 restricted shares are unvested, the reporting person has the right to receive all cash dividends and to vote those shares. All unvested shares will be forfeited upon termination of employment.

Is this CUZ Form 4 filed by an individual or a group?

The Form 4 is indicated as being filed by one reporting person, namely Executive Vice President John S. McColl.