Form 4: MCCOLL JOHN S reports multiple insider transactions in CUZ

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

MCCOLL JOHN S reported multiple insider transaction types in a Form 4 filing for CUZ. The filing lists transactions totaling 20,189 shares at a weighted average price of $22.46 per share. Following the reported transactions, holdings were 93,516 shares.

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 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^*

MCCOLL JOHN S

(Last) (First) (Middle)

3344 PEACHTREE ROAD

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)
	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)		15,316	A	$22.46	98,389(2)	D
Common Stock	02/17/2026		F(3)		4,873	D	$22.46	93,516(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 37,445 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 26,505 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 MCCOLL JOHN S	02/17/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did CUZ executive John S. McColl report on this Form 4?

John S. McColl reported a grant of 15,316 restricted shares of Cousins Properties common stock at $22.46 on February 13, 2026, and a separate disposition of 4,873 shares at $22.46 on February 17, 2026, to satisfy tax withholding obligations.

How many Cousins Properties (CUZ) shares does John S. McColl own after these transactions?

Following the reported transactions, John S. McColl directly beneficially owned 93,516 shares of Cousins Properties common stock. This total includes restricted stock awarded under the 2019 Omnibus Incentive Stock Plan that remains subject to vesting conditions and potential forfeiture upon termination of employment.

Was the February 17, 2026 CUZ insider transaction an open-market sale?

The February 17, 2026 transaction was reported with code F, indicating 4,873 shares were disposed of to pay the reporting person’s tax liability upon restricted stock vesting. It reflects tax-withholding disposition under the plan rather than a discretionary open-market share sale.

What are the terms of the restricted stock granted to CUZ executive John S. McColl?

The 15,316 restricted shares granted on February 13, 2026 under Cousins Properties’ 2019 Omnibus Incentive Stock Plan vest equally over three years on each grant anniversary. While unvested, McColl may receive all cash dividends and vote the restricted shares, but unvested shares forfeit upon termination.

How much restricted stock is included in John S. McColl’s reported CUZ holdings?

The filing notes that his holdings include 37,445 and 26,505 restricted shares awarded under the 2019 Omnibus Incentive Stock Plan. These restricted shares carry dividend and voting rights before vesting, but all unvested shares are subject to forfeiture if his employment with Cousins Properties ends.

What plan governs the CUZ restricted stock awards reported by John S. McColl?

All referenced restricted stock awards were granted under the Cousins Properties Incorporated 2019 Omnibus Incentive Stock Plan. The plan allows the company to grant restricted shares that vest over time, provide voting and dividend rights while unvested, and permit share withholding to cover related tax liabilities.