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Cousins Properties (NYSE: CUZ) director receives stock grants for fees

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Givens Susan reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Cousins Properties director Susan Givens reported two stock awards of common stock received as compensation. On June 1, 2026, she was granted 3,389 shares at $25.08 per share as part of her 2026–2027 director annual retainer under the 2019 Plan. A separate award of 5,681 shares at $26.40 per share was issued for director fees in place of cash compensation, valued at 95% of the closing price on the issuance date. Following these awards, the filing shows direct holdings of 18,725 shares after one grant and 15,336 shares after the other.

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Insider Givens Susan
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 5,681 $26.40 $150K
Grant/Award Common Stock 3,389 $25.08 $85K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 15,336 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  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. Stock issued for director fees in place of cash compensation, valued at 95% of the closing price on the issuance date, in accordance with the 2019 Plan.
First stock award 3,389 shares Common Stock grant on June 1, 2026
First award valuation $25.08 per share Value based on June 1, 2026 closing price
Second stock award 5,681 shares Common Stock grant on June 1, 2026
Second award valuation $26.40 per share Valued at 95% of closing price under 2019 Plan
Holdings after first award 18,725 shares Direct common stock ownership following one transaction
Holdings after second award 15,336 shares Direct common stock ownership following the other transaction
Amended and Restated Cousins Properties Incorporated Omnibus 2019 Incentive Stock Plan financial
"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"
director annual retainer financial
"Portion of the 2026-2027 director annual retainer was paid in stock under the Amended and Restated"
director fees in place of cash compensation financial
"Stock issued for director fees in place of cash compensation, valued at 95% of the closing price"
2019 Plan financial
"in accordance with the 2019 Plan."
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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
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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*
Givens Susan

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O COUSINS PROPERTIES
3344 PEACHTREE RD 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$26.415,336D
Common Stock06/01/2026A3,389(2)A$25.0818,725D
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.
2. Stock issued for director fees in place of cash compensation, valued at 95% of the closing price on the issuance date, in accordance with the 2019 Plan.
Remarks:
/s /Pamela Roper, Attorney-in-Fact for Susan Givens06/03/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Susan Givens report in this Form 4 for COUSINS PROPERTIES INC (CUZ)?

Susan Givens reported receiving two awards of COUSINS PROPERTIES INC common stock as compensation. Both transactions on June 1, 2026 were classified as grants or awards, not open-market purchases or sales, and reflect stock paid in lieu of director cash compensation under a company incentive plan.

How many COUSINS PROPERTIES INC (CUZ) shares were granted to Susan Givens?

Susan Givens was granted 3,389 shares of common stock in one transaction and 5,681 shares in another. These awards were issued as part of her director retainer and fees, replacing some cash compensation with stock under the company’s 2019 incentive plan.

At what prices were the COUSINS PROPERTIES INC (CUZ) stock awards to Susan Givens valued?

One award of 3,389 shares was valued at $25.08 per share, based on the June 1, 2026 closing price. The second award of 5,681 shares was valued at $26.40 per share, reflecting 95% of the closing price, as specified in the 2019 incentive plan.

What was the purpose of the COUSINS PROPERTIES INC (CUZ) stock grants to Susan Givens?

The grants compensated Susan Givens for board service. A portion of her 2026–2027 director annual retainer was paid in stock, and additional shares replaced cash director fees, all issued under the Amended and Restated 2019 Omnibus Incentive Stock Plan according to its stated terms.

How many COUSINS PROPERTIES INC (CUZ) shares does Susan Givens hold after these awards?

The Form 4 lists direct ownership of 18,725 shares following one stock award and 15,336 shares following the other. These figures show her reported direct common stock holdings after each respective grant recorded in the filing on June 1, 2026.

Are Susan Givens’ COUSINS PROPERTIES INC (CUZ) transactions open-market buys or routine compensation?

These transactions are routine compensation. Both entries use code “A” for grants or awards and are described as stock issued for the 2026–2027 director retainer and director fees, in place of cash, under the company’s Amended and Restated 2019 Omnibus Incentive Stock Plan.