Cousins Properties (CUZ) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• Achieved robust leasing activity in 2025, signing 2.1 million square feet, the highest since 2019, and completed strategic acquisitions and redevelopments in key Sun Belt markets.

• Maintained a strong balance sheet with $889.7 million in liquidity and issued $500 million in senior notes.

• Focused on long-term earnings growth, with a late-stage leasing pipeline of over 1.2 million square feet and low lease expirations projected for 2026.

• Continued commitment to a disciplined capital allocation strategy and operational excellence in high-growth markets.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Four proposals: election of nine directors for one-year terms, advisory approval of executive compensation, approval of the amended and restated 2019 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan, and ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditor for 2026.

• Board recommends voting in favor of all proposals.

• Shareholders of record as of March 2, 2026, are entitled to vote; each share equals one vote.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board consists of nine nominees, eight of whom are independent; annual elections with majority voting standard.

• Independent Chair leads the board; robust annual board and committee evaluations and succession planning.

• Five standing committees: Audit, Compensation & Human Capital, Nominating & Governance, Sustainability, and Executive.

• No shareholder rights plan or poison pill; strong anti-hedging and anti-pledging policies.