Cousins Properties (NYSE: CUZ) EVP gets stock award, shares withheld

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Cousins Properties Executive Vice President Hickson Richard G IV reported equity compensation and related tax withholding in company stock. On 02/13/2026, he acquired 14,693 shares of common stock as a restricted stock award at $22.46 per share under the 2019 Omnibus Incentive Stock Plan, bringing his holdings to 103,620 shares, including restricted stock.

The restricted shares vest in three equal installments on each anniversary of the grant, during which he may receive cash dividends and vote the shares, but unvested shares are forfeited upon termination of employment. On 02/17/2026, 4,640 shares were disposed of through tax-withholding related to restricted stock vesting at $22.46 per share, leaving 98,980 shares held directly, including restricted stock.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Hickson Richard G IV

Role Executive Vice President

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	4,640	$22.46	$104K
Grant/Award	Common Stock	14,693	$22.46	$330K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 98,980 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. Award of restricted stock shares under the Cousins Properties Incorporated (CPI) 2019 Omnibus Incentive Stock Plan. These shares will vest equally over three years on each anniversary date of the grant. CPI will hold these shares until such shares become vested. 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. Includes 35,874 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. Shares withheld from the vesting of restricted stock to pay the reporting person's tax liability as permitted under the 2019 Omnibus Incentive Stock Plan. Includes 25,458 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.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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^*

Hickson Richard G IV

(Last) (First) (Middle)

3344 PEACHTREE ROAD STE 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)
02/13/2026

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	02/13/2026		A(1)		14,693	A	$22.46	103,620(2)	D
Common Stock	02/17/2026		F(3)		4,640	D	$22.46	98,980(4)	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. Award of restricted stock shares under the Cousins Properties Incorporated (CPI) 2019 Omnibus Incentive Stock Plan. These shares will vest equally over three years on each anniversary date of the grant. CPI will hold these shares until such shares become vested. 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.

2. Includes 35,874 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.

3. Shares withheld from the vesting of restricted stock to pay the reporting person's tax liability as permitted under the 2019 Omnibus Incentive Stock Plan.

4. Includes 25,458 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 /Jeffrey D. Symes, Attorney-in-Fact for Hickson Richard G IV	02/17/2026
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FAQ

What insider transactions did CUZ executive Hickson Richard G IV report?

He reported a restricted stock award and a tax-withholding share disposition. On 02/13/2026, he received 14,693 common shares, then 4,640 shares were withheld on 02/17/2026 to cover tax from restricted stock vesting, all under Cousins’ 2019 Omnibus Incentive Stock Plan.

How many Cousins Properties (CUZ) shares does the EVP hold after these Form 4 transactions?

After the tax-withholding disposition, he directly holds 98,980 common shares. This figure includes 25,458 restricted shares that remain subject to vesting conditions, dividend rights, voting rights, and potential forfeiture upon termination of employment, as described in the plan footnotes.

How do the CUZ restricted stock awards for the EVP vest over time?

The newly granted restricted stock vests in three equal installments on each anniversary of the grant date. While unvested, the executive can receive all cash dividends and vote these shares, but any unvested portion is forfeited if his employment with Cousins Properties ends.

What does the tax-withholding disposition on the CUZ Form 4 represent?

The 4,640-share disposition is a tax-withholding transaction tied to restricted stock vesting. Shares were withheld to satisfy the executive’s tax liability, as permitted under the 2019 Omnibus Incentive Stock Plan, rather than an open-market sale initiated for investment purposes.

What rights does the CUZ executive have on unvested restricted stock?

While Cousins holds the restricted shares until vesting, the executive can receive all cash dividends and vote the restricted shares. However, all unvested shares will be forfeited if his employment terminates, aligning the award’s value with continued service at the company.