cousins properties incorporated is a leading diversified real estate company with extensive experience in development, acquisition, financing, management and leasing. based in atlanta, the company actively invests in office and retail projects. since its founding in 1958, cousins has developed more than 20 million square feet of office space and 20 million square feet of retail space. cousins has built and maintained an industry-wide reputation for innovative and sustainable developments, premium management services and top quality leadership. the company creates and maintains value in real estate assets for the benefit of shareholders, partners and clients. cousins properties is a fully integrated equity real estate investment trust (reit) and trades on the new york stock exchange under the symbol cuz.