BlackRock (NYSE: HIW) discloses 17.7% beneficial stake in Highwoods

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BlackRock, Inc. reports beneficial ownership of 19,489,260 shares of HIGHWOODS PROPERTIES INC common stock, representing 17.7% of the class. BlackRock has sole voting power over 19,206,928 shares and sole dispositive power over all 19,489,260 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power.

The disclosure is made on behalf of certain BlackRock business units under SEC Release No. 34-39538. One underlying holder, iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF, has an interest in more than five percent of Highwoods’ outstanding common stock. The filing is signed by a BlackRock managing director.

Key Figures

Shares beneficially owned: 19,489,260 shares Percent of class: 17.7% Sole voting power: 19,206,928 shares +4 more

7 metrics

Shares beneficially owned 19,489,260 shares Common stock of HIGHWOODS PROPERTIES INC beneficially owned by BlackRock

Percent of class 17.7% Portion of HIGHWOODS PROPERTIES INC common stock class held by BlackRock

Sole voting power 19,206,928 shares Shares of HIW common stock over which BlackRock has sole power to vote

Sole dispositive power 19,489,260 shares HIW shares over which BlackRock has sole power to dispose or direct disposition

Shared voting power 0 shares HIW shares over which BlackRock has shared voting power

Shared dispositive power 0 shares HIW shares over which BlackRock has shared dispositive power

Underlying holder over 5% More than 5% Interest of iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF in HIW common stock

Key Terms

beneficially owned, sole power to vote or to direct the vote, sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of, Investment Company Act of 1940, +1 more

5 terms

beneficially owned financial

"this reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned"

Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.

sole power to vote or to direct the vote financial

"Number of shares as to which the person has | (i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote"

sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of financial

"(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 19489260"

Investment Company Act of 1940 regulatory

"A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940"

A U.S. federal law that sets the rulebook for pooled investment vehicles such as mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and similar money managers, requiring them to register with regulators, disclose holdings and fees, limit conflicts of interest, and follow governance standards. It matters to investors because these protections and transparency rules act like a referee and scoreboard, helping people compare funds, trust that managers follow fair practices, and spot hidden costs or risks.

percent of class financial

"Percent of class: 17.7 %"

Percent of class is the portion of a specific category of securities—such as a company’s common shares, preferred shares, or a bond series—that takes part in or approves a corporate action (vote, consent, tender, etc.). Investors watch this number because it reveals how much support or opposition exists within that particular shareholder group; like counting how many members of a club back a proposal, it can determine whether a plan passes or how influence is distributed.

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FAQ

What percentage of HIGHWOODS PROPERTIES INC (HIW) does BlackRock own?

BlackRock reports beneficial ownership of 17.7% of HIGHWOODS PROPERTIES INC common stock, representing 19,489,260 shares. This stake reflects holdings of certain BlackRock business units included in the aggregated reporting.

How many HIW shares can BlackRock vote and dispose of?

BlackRock has sole voting power over 19,206,928 HIW shares and sole dispositive power over 19,489,260 shares. It reports no shared voting or dispositive power over HIW stock.

Which BlackRock-related holder has over 5% of HIW shares?

The filing notes that iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF has an interest in more than 5% of HIGHWOODS PROPERTIES INC’s outstanding common stock, through holdings overseen by BlackRock business units.

Does the BlackRock HIW filing include all BlackRock business units?

No. It covers securities beneficially owned by specified BlackRock Reporting Business Units. It explicitly excludes other business units whose beneficial ownership is disaggregated under SEC Release No. 34-39538.

What class of HIW securities does BlackRock’s 17.7% stake cover?

The reported 17.7% stake covers common stock of HIGHWOODS PROPERTIES INC, identified by CUSIP 431284108. All voting and dispositive power figures relate to this common stock class.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 10)

HIGHWOODS PROPERTIES INC

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

431284108

(CUSIP Number)

06/30/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 431284108

1

Names of Reporting Persons

BlackRock, Inc.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 19,206,928.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 19,489,260.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

19,489,260.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

17.7 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: HIGHWOODS PROPERTIES INC
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 150 FAYETTEVILLE STREET, STE 1400 RALEIGH NC 27601
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: BlackRock, Inc. In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), this Schedule 13G reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned, by certain business units (collectively, the "Reporting Business Units") of BlackRock, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates. It does not include securities, if any, beneficially owned by other business units whose beneficial ownership of securities are disaggregated from that of the Reporting Business Units in accordance with such release.
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: BlackRock, Inc., 50 Hudson Yards New York, NY 10001
(c)	Citizenship: See Item 4 of Cover Page
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 431284108
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 19489260
(b)	Percent of class: 17.7 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 19206928
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 19489260
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. The interest of 1 such person, iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF, in the common stock of HIGHWOODS PROPERTIES INC is more than five percent of the total outstanding common stock.
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. See Exhibit 99
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

BlackRock, Inc.

Signature:	Spencer Fleming
Name/Title:	Managing Director
Date:	07/28/2026

Exhibit Information

Exhibit 24: Power of Attorney Exhibit 99: Item 7