Highwoods Properties (HIW) director receives 3,566-share restricted stock award

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Anderson Charles Albert reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

HIGHWOODS PROPERTIES, INC. director Charles Albert Anderson received a grant of 3,566 shares of common stock as equity compensation. The award was made at no cash cost per share and is structured as time-based restricted stock that is scheduled to vest on May 14, 2027.

Following this grant, Anderson directly holds 29,021 shares of Highwoods Properties common stock. This filing reflects a routine equity award rather than an open‑market purchase or sale, increasing the director’s direct ownership stake through long‑term, service‑based incentives.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Anderson Charles Albert

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	3,566	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 29,021 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Restricted stock grant: 3,566 shares Grant price: $0.00 per share Shares after transaction: 29,021 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Restricted stock grant 3,566 shares Time-based award granted on May 14, 2026

Grant price $0.00 per share Equity compensation, no cash cost

Shares after transaction 29,021 shares Director’s direct holdings following grant

Vesting date May 14, 2027 Scheduled vesting of time-based restricted stock

Key Terms

time-based restricted stock, vest, equity compensation

3 terms

time-based restricted stock financial

"Consists of time-based restricted stock that is scheduled to vest on May 14, 2027."

Time-based restricted stock are company shares granted to employees or executives that become fully owned and transferable only after the recipient stays with the company for specified time periods. Think of it like receiving a wrapped gift that opens a little each year; the gradual unlocking helps keep employees motivated and tied to long-term performance. Investors watch these grants because they can dilute existing shares when they vest and signal how management is being rewarded and incentivized.

vest financial

"time-based restricted stock that is scheduled to vest on May 14, 2027."

A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.

equity compensation financial

"received a grant of 3,566 shares of common stock as equity compensation."

Equity compensation is pay given to employees, executives or contractors in the form of company ownership—such as stock, stock options or restricted shares—rather than just cash. It matters to investors because it can align workers' incentives with shareholders (like paying someone in slices of the same pie they help grow), but it also increases the number of shares outstanding and company expenses, affecting ownership percentages and earnings per share.

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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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^*

Anderson Charles Albert

(Last) (First) (Middle)

150 FAYETTEVILLE STREET, SUITE 1400

(Street)

RALEIGH NORTH CAROLINA 27601

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
HIGHWOODS PROPERTIES, INC. [ HIW ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/14/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock(1)	05/14/2026	05/14/2026	A		3,566	A	$0.00	29,021	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. Consists of time-based restricted stock that is scheduled to vest on May 14, 2027.

Remarks:

	/s/Jeffrey D. Miller Attorney in fact for Charles A. Anderson	05/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did HIGHWOODS PROPERTIES (HIW) report for Charles Albert Anderson?

HIGHWOODS PROPERTIES reported that director Charles Albert Anderson received 3,566 shares of common stock as a grant. The award was made at no cash cost per share and represents time-based restricted stock tied to continued service with the company.

Is the HIW Form 4 transaction a stock purchase or a compensation grant?

The HIW Form 4 transaction is a compensation-related grant, not an open-market purchase. Anderson was awarded 3,566 shares of common stock as time-based restricted stock, reflecting routine director equity compensation rather than a discretionary buy or sell decision.

When do Charles Albert Anderson’s new HIW restricted shares vest?

The 3,566 shares of time-based restricted stock granted to Charles Albert Anderson are scheduled to vest on May 14, 2027. Vesting means the restrictions lapse on that date, and he typically gains full ownership rights if applicable service conditions are met.

How many HIGHWOODS PROPERTIES (HIW) shares does Anderson hold after this Form 4 grant?

After the grant, Anderson directly holds 29,021 shares of HIGHWOODS PROPERTIES common stock. This total includes the newly awarded 3,566 time-based restricted shares, aligning his personal equity stake more closely with the long-term performance of the company.

Did Charles Albert Anderson sell any HIGHWOODS PROPERTIES (HIW) shares in this Form 4?

No share sales were reported for Anderson in this Form 4. The filing only shows an acquisition through a grant of 3,566 shares of time-based restricted stock, with no dispositions, sales, or tax-withholding transactions disclosed in the provided data.