Cousins Reports Results for Quarter and Year Ended Dec. 31, 2013

Larry Gellerstedt

ATLANTA, GA--Cousins Properties Incorporated (NYSE:CUZ):

Highlights

• Funds From Operations for the fourth quarter were $0.18 per share, up from $0.14 in the prior year.
• Same property net operating income for the fourth quarter was up 3.7% over the prior year.
• Cousins Properties Incorporated (NYSE:CUZ) today reported its results of operations for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2013.

"Our fourth quarter performance demonstrates a successful finish to a transformative year at Cousins," said Larry Gellerstedt, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cousins.

 "Our team executed exceptionally well in 2013, producing strong financial results and further positioning the company in high-growth Sunbelt markets while maintaining a solid balance sheet."

 For a complete copy of the company’s news release, please contact:

Cousins Properties Incorporated

Gregg D. Adzema, 404-407-1116

Executive Vice President and

Chief Financial Officer

greggadzema@cousinsproperties.com

or

Marli Quesinberry, 404-407-1898

Director, Investor Relations and

Corporate Communications

marliquesinberry@cousinsproperties.com