On January 3, 2016, Cousins Properties Incorporated (the “Company”) filed a press release which provided an update on 2016 year-end activity and 2017 FFO guidance. A copy of this Press Release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 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 Press Release providing 2016 year-end update and 2017 FFO Guidance