Form 4: Symes Jeffrey D reports multiple insider transactions in CUZ

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Symes Jeffrey D reported multiple insider transaction types in a Form 4 filing for CUZ. The filing lists transactions totaling 7,724 shares at a weighted average price of $22.46 per share. Following the reported transactions, holdings were 22,718 shares.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Symes Jeffrey D

Role SVP, Chief Accounting Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	1,936	$22.46	$43K
Grant/Award	Common Stock	5,788	$22.46	$130K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 22,718 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 14,416 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. Includes 4,890 of stock held in joint account with spouse. 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 10,070 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.

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Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 02/17/2026 - 04:41 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

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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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^*

Symes Jeffrey D

(Last) (First) (Middle)

3344 PEACHTREE ROAD, NE

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)
	SVP, Chief Accounting Officer

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)		5,788	A	$22.46	24,654(2)(3)	D
Common Stock	02/17/2026		F(4)		1,936	D	$22.46	22,718(3)(5)	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 14,416 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. Includes 4,890 of stock held in joint account with spouse.

4. 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.

5. Includes 10,070 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 Symes	02/17/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did CUZ executive Jeffrey Symes report on this Form 4?

Jeffrey D. Symes reported two transactions: a grant of 5,788 shares of restricted common stock at $22.46 per share on February 13, 2026, and a disposition of 1,936 shares on February 17, 2026, to cover taxes related to restricted stock vesting.

How many Cousins Properties (CUZ) shares does Jeffrey Symes own after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, Jeffrey D. Symes beneficially owned 22,718 shares of Cousins Properties common stock directly. This total includes restricted stock granted under the 2019 Omnibus Incentive Stock Plan and 4,890 shares held in a joint account with his spouse.

Was the 1,936-share CUZ disposition by Jeffrey Symes an open-market sale?

No, the 1,936-share disposition was not an open-market sale. The shares were withheld from vesting restricted stock to pay Symes’ tax liability, as permitted under the 2019 Omnibus Incentive Stock Plan, and are classified as a tax-withholding disposition.

How do the 5,788 restricted CUZ shares granted to Jeffrey Symes vest over time?

The 5,788 restricted shares granted to Jeffrey D. Symes vest in three equal installments. They vest on each anniversary of the February 13, 2026 grant date over three years, assuming continued employment, with unvested shares forfeited upon termination of employment.

What rights does Jeffrey Symes have on his unvested CUZ restricted stock?

While the restricted shares are unvested, Symes has the right to receive all cash dividends and to vote the restricted shares. However, if his employment terminates before vesting, all unvested restricted shares are forfeited under the terms of the 2019 Omnibus Incentive Stock Plan.

Under which plan were Jeffrey Symes’ restricted CUZ stock awards granted?

Jeffrey D. Symes’ restricted stock awards were granted under the Cousins Properties Incorporated 2019 Omnibus Incentive Stock Plan. This plan provides for restricted stock that vests over time, allows dividend and voting rights during vesting, and requires forfeiture of unvested shares upon employment termination.