Cousins Properties (NYSE: CUZ) EVP receives 15,432 shares from RSU vest

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Cousins Properties executive vice president Richard G. Hickson IV reported receiving common shares through equity compensation. On February 2, 2026, he acquired 15,432 shares of common stock at a reported price of $24.84 per share following the vesting of previously granted Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).

The RSUs were granted on February 16, 2023 under the CPI 2019 Omnibus Incentive Stock Plan and cliff vested after a three-year performance period ending December 31, 2025, once performance was approved by the board. After this settlement and tax withholding, Hickson beneficially owns 88,927 common shares, including 21,181 shares of restricted stock that continue to be subject to forfeiture 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^*

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)
02/02/2026

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	02/02/2026		A(1)(2)		15,432	A	$24.84	88,927(3)	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. Settlement in shares related to Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) granted under the CPI 2019 Omnibus Incentive Stock Plan. These RSUs were granted February 16, 2023, and represent a right to receive, at settlement, one share of common stock. The RSUs "cliff" vested at the end of the three-year performance period ending on December 31, 2025, subject to achievement of certain previously disclosed performance conditions. Performance achievement was approved by CPI's Board of Directors on February 2, 2026.

2. In accordance with the terms of the Plan, and the elections of the grantee, the acquired shares reflect the shares delivered after the withholding necessary to satisfy applicable tax requirements (up to the maximum statutory withholding rate under applicable law).

3. Includes 21,181 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 Hickson Richard G IV	02/04/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did CUZ executive Richard G. Hickson IV report?

Richard G. Hickson IV reported acquiring 15,432 shares of Cousins Properties common stock. The shares were delivered upon settlement of previously granted Restricted Stock Units under the 2019 Omnibus Incentive Stock Plan, following completion of a three-year performance period and board approval of performance results.

When did the reported CUZ Restricted Stock Units vest and settle into shares?

The Restricted Stock Units vested after a three-year performance period ending December 31, 2025. Performance achievement was approved by the board on February 2, 2026, and settlement in common shares occurred on that same date according to the reported Form 4 transaction details.

How many Cousins Properties shares does Hickson beneficially own after this transaction?

Following the February 2, 2026 transaction, Hickson beneficially owns 88,927 Cousins Properties common shares. This total includes 21,181 shares of restricted stock granted under the 2019 Omnibus Incentive Stock Plan, which remain subject to vesting and forfeiture conditions tied to his continued employment.

What is the role of tax withholding in this CUZ RSU share delivery?

The acquired 15,432 shares reflect delivery after share withholding for taxes. Under the plan and the grantee’s elections, shares were withheld up to the maximum statutory withholding rate, meaning the reported amount represents net shares delivered after satisfying applicable tax obligations in stock form.

What plan governed the RSUs reported in this CUZ Form 4 filing?

The RSUs were granted under the Cousins Properties Incorporated 2019 Omnibus Incentive Stock Plan. They entitled the holder to receive one share of common stock per unit at settlement, subject to achievement of previously disclosed performance conditions and approval of results by the company’s board of directors.

What rights attach to Hickson’s unvested restricted stock in CUZ?

Hickson has the right to receive all cash dividends and vote his 21,181 restricted shares while unvested. However, all unvested restricted stock will be forfeited upon termination of employment, meaning continued service is required to retain these equity awards in full.