Cousins Properties Upsizes Revolving Credit Facility to $1.2 Billion and Extends Debt Maturities

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Cousins Properties has significantly increased its unsecured revolving credit facility to $1.2 billion and extended the maturity dates of both its revolving credit and delayed draw term loan facilities, enhancing financial flexibility and liquidity.

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• Upsized Revolving Credit Facility

  The company entered into a Sixth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, increasing its senior unsecured revolving line of credit to $1.2 billion.

• Extended Revolving Credit Maturity

  The maturity date for the $1.2 billion revolving credit facility has been extended from April 30, 2027, to April 1, 2031.

• Extended Term Loan Maturities

  Amendments were made to existing term loan agreements, extending the Delayed Draw Term Loan Agreement to March 3, 2028, and the Amended and Restated Term Loan Agreement to August 15, 2027.

• Enhanced Financial Flexibility

  The proceeds from the new facility are intended for debt repayment, acquisitions, property development/renovation, working capital, and general corporate purposes.

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This 8-K details a significant strengthening of Cousins Properties' financial position. The substantial increase in the revolving credit facility to $1.2 billion provides considerable liquidity and operational flexibility. The extensions of maturity dates for both the revolving credit and term loan facilities significantly push out debt obligations, reducing near-term refinancing risk and improving the company's long-term financial stability. This move is a strong positive signal for the company's ability to manage its capital structure and fund future growth initiatives. While the news of the upsized facility was reported earlier today, this filing provides the official and comprehensive terms of these critical financing agreements.