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Director Scott W. Fordham awarded 5,681 CUZ shares as part of retainer

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Fordham Scott W reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

COUSINS PROPERTIES INC director Scott W. Fordham received a stock grant of 5,681 shares of Common Stock as part of his 2026-2027 director annual retainer. The shares were valued using a price of $26.40 per share under the company's Amended and Restated Omnibus 2019 Incentive Stock Plan.

After this compensation-related award, Fordham directly holds 140,246 shares of Common Stock. In addition, there are 1,937 shares reported as indirectly owned through his spouse. The filing reflects routine equity compensation rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

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Insider Fordham Scott W
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 5,681 $26.40 $150K
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 140,246 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 1,937 shares (Indirect, By Spouse)
Footnotes (1)
  1. [object Object]
Stock grant size 5,681 shares Director 2026-2027 annual retainer paid in stock
Grant valuation price $26.40 per share Closing price on June 1, 2026 for grant calculation
Direct holdings after grant 140,246 shares Common Stock directly owned following the award
Indirect spouse holdings 1,937 shares Common Stock held indirectly through spouse
director annual retainer financial
"Portion of the 2026-2027 director annual retainer was paid in stock"
Omnibus 2019 Incentive Stock Plan financial
"under the Amended and Restated Cousins Properties Incorporated Omnibus 2019 Incentive Stock Plan"
Common Stock financial
"security_title": "Common Stock""
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
Grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description": "Grant, award, or other acquisition""
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Fordham Scott W
(Last)(First)(Middle)
3344 PEACHTREE ROAD, NE
SUITE 1800
(Street)
ATLANTA GEORGIA 30326
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
COUSINS PROPERTIES INC [ CUZ ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/01/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock06/01/2026A5,681(1)A$26.4140,246D
Common Stock1,937IBy Spouse
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Portion of the 2026-2027 director annual retainer was paid in stock under the Amended and Restated Cousins Properties Incorporated Omnibus 2019 Incentive Stock Plan (the "2019 Plan"). For the purpose of determining the number of shares granted, the value of the Corporation's common stock is equal to the closing price on June 1, 2026.
Remarks:
/s /Pamela Roper, Attorney-in-Fact for Fordham Scott W06/03/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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FAQ

What insider transaction did CUZ director Scott W. Fordham report?

Scott W. Fordham reported receiving 5,681 CUZ common shares as a stock grant. This award is part of his 2026-2027 director annual retainer and was issued under Cousins Properties’ Omnibus 2019 Incentive Stock Plan as equity-based compensation.

At what price was Scott W. Fordham’s CUZ stock grant valued?

The 5,681-share grant to Scott W. Fordham was valued at $26.40 per share. The value was based on the closing price of Cousins Properties’ common stock on June 1, 2026, as specified in the Form 4 footnote.

How many CUZ shares does Scott W. Fordham own after this grant?

After the grant, Scott W. Fordham directly holds 140,246 shares of Cousins Properties common stock. The Form 4 also reports an additional 1,937 shares as indirectly owned through his spouse, reflecting family-related holdings.

Is Scott W. Fordham’s CUZ transaction an open-market trade?

No, the Form 4 describes a grant or award acquisition, not an open-market trade. The 5,681 shares represent a portion of Fordham’s 2026-2027 director annual retainer paid in stock under the company’s Omnibus 2019 Incentive Stock Plan.

What plan governed Scott W. Fordham’s CUZ stock award?

The award was made under the Amended and Restated Cousins Properties Incorporated Omnibus 2019 Incentive Stock Plan. This plan allows part of the director annual retainer to be paid in company stock, aligning director compensation with shareholder interests.