Cousins Properties Announces 2020 Tax Reporting Information

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Cousins Properties (NYSE:CUZ) announced its year-end tax reporting for 2020 distributions. Key details include:

• Distributions totaled $1.19 per share.
• Ordinary dividends were reported at $0.00 across all payments.
• Capital gain distributions were $1.19, with individual breakdowns listed per payment.

Stockholders are advised to consult tax advisors for implications as tax returns are pending.

Positive

• Distributions totaled $1.19 per share for 2020, providing a potential benefit for shareholders.
• No material change in taxable classifications is expected, which may provide stability for investors.

Negative

• Ordinary dividends were reported at $0.00, indicating a lack of direct cash returns to shareholders.

ATLANTA, Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Cousins Properties (NYSE:CUZ) announced today the year-end tax reporting information for its 2020 distributions.  For the tax year ended December 31, 2020, distributions for Cousins' common stock are classified as follows:

Record Date	Paid Date	Total Distributions Per Share	Ordinary Dividends	Capital Gain Distributions	Unrecaptured Sec. 1250 Gain 1	Sec. 1061 One Year Amounts Disclosure 2	Sec. 1061 Three Year Amounts Disclosure 2
1/3/2020	1/13/2020	$0.290000	$0.000000	$0.290000	$0.101662	$0.078457	$0.078457
4/3/2020	4/15/2020	$0.300000	$0.000000	$0.300000	$0.105168	$0.081163	$0.081163
7/6/2020	7/17/2020	$0.300000	$0.000000	$0.300000	$0.105168	$0.079568	$0.079568
10/5/2020	10/15/2020	$0.300000	$0.000000	$0.300000	$0.105168	$0.081163	$0.081163

¹ Represents unrecaptured section 1250 gain included in capital gain distributions.

² Amounts included in capital gain distributions for purposes of section 1061 of the Internal Revenue Code.  Section 1061 is generally applicable to direct and indirect holders of "applicable partnership interests". 

This release has been prepared with the information available to date because the Company's tax returns have not yet been filed.  The tax consequences of these distributions to each stockholder depend on such stockholder's particular facts and circumstances.  Stockholders are thus encouraged to consult with their tax advisors as to the U.S. federal, state, local, and non-U.S. tax treatment of these distributions.  No material change in the taxable classifications is expected. 

About Cousins Properties
Cousins Properties is a fully integrated, self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT). The Company, based in Atlanta, GA and acting through its operating partnership, Cousins Properties LP, primarily invests in Class A office buildings located in high growth Sun Belt markets. Founded in 1958, Cousins creates shareholder value through its extensive expertise in the development, acquisition, leasing, and management of high-quality real estate assets. The Company has a comprehensive strategy in place based on a simple platform, trophy assets, and opportunistic investments. For more information, please visit www.cousins.com.

CONTACT:                                                                                        
Roni Imbeaux
Vice President, Finance & Investor Relations
404-407-1104
RImbeaux@cousins.com

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SOURCE Cousins Properties

FAQ

What were Cousins Properties' 2020 distributions details for CUZ?

Cousins Properties reported total distributions of $1.19 per share for 2020.

How should CUZ shareholders prepare for tax implications from 2020 distributions?

Shareholders are encouraged to consult tax advisors for the implications of the distributions since tax returns are not yet filed.

When was the tax reporting information for CUZ announced?

The tax reporting information was announced on January 19, 2021.