On November 15, 2016, Cousins Properties Incorporated (the “Company”) intends to present a Third Quarter Fact Sheet and certain presentation materials as part of its outreach program to certain analysts and investors in conjunction with REITWorld, the NAREIT annual convention to be held in Phoenix, Arizona, November 15-17, 2016. A copy of this Third Quarter Fact Sheet is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. A copy of the presentation materials is attached as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

The furnishing of these materials is not intended to constitute a representation that such furnishing is required by Regulation FD or other securities laws, or that the fact sheet or presentation materials include material investor information that is not otherwise publicly available. In addition, the Company does not assume any obligation to update such information in the future.

The information contained in the fact sheet and presentation shall not be deemed “filed” with the Commission nor incorporated by reference in any registration statement filed by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

>>>>(d) Exhibits

The following exhibits are filed herewith:

Exhibit No. Exhibit Description

99.1 2016 Third Quarter Fact Sheet

99.2 Investor Presentation dated November 2016