UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
þ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2020
OR
o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to
Commission file number: 001-11312
COUSINS PROPERTIES INCORPORATEDINCORPORATED
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
GEORGIA
Georgia
58-0869052
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
58-0869052
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
3344 Peachtree Road NE
Suite 1800AtlantaGeorgia
30326-4802
(Address of principal executive offices)
30326-4802
(Zip Code)
(404) (404407-1000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $1 par value per shareCUZNew York Stock Exchange ("NYSE")
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer”, “smaller reporting company”, and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filerþ
Accelerated filero
Non-accelerated filero
Smaller reporting companyo
  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Emerging growth companyo
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes o No þ
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Class Outstanding at October 20, 2017April 23, 2020
Common Stock, $1 par value per share 420,020,538148,539,690 shares







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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS


Certain matters contained in this report are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws and are subject to uncertainties and risks, as itemized in Item 1A included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20162019, and as itemized herein. These forward-looking statements include information about possible or assumed future results of the business and our financial condition, liquidity, results of operations, plans, and objectives. They also include, among other things, statements regarding subjects that are forward-looking by their nature, such as:
our guidance and underlying assumptions;
business and financial strategy;
our ability to obtain future financing;debt financings;
future acquisitions and dispositions of operating assets;assets or joint venture interests;
future acquisitions and dispositions of land;land, including ground leases;
future development and redevelopment opportunities, including fee development opportunities;
future dispositionsissuances and repurchases of land and other non-core assets;common stock;
future distributions;
projected operating results;capital expenditures;
market and industry trends;
entry into new markets;
future distributions;
projected capital expenditures; 
changes in interest rates;
the impact of the transaction involving us, Parkway Properties, Inc. ("Parkway"), and Parkway, Inc. ("New Parkway"), including future financial and operating results, plans, objectives, expectations, and intentions;
all statements that address operating performance, events, or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future — including statements relating to creating value for stockholders;
impact of the transactions with Parkway and New Parkway on tenants, employees, stockholders, and other constituents of the combined companies; and
integrating Parkway with us.stockholders.
Any forward-looking statements are based upon management's beliefs, assumptions, and expectations of our future performance, taking into account information that is currently available. These beliefs, assumptions, and expectations may change as a result of possible events or factors, not all of which are known. If a change occurs, our business, financial condition, liquidity, and results of operations may vary materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements. Actual results may vary from forward-looking statements due to, but not limited to, the following:
the availability and terms of capital;
the ability to refinance or repay indebtedness as it matures;
the failure of purchase, sale, or other contracts to ultimately close;
the failure to achieve anticipated benefits from acquisitions, investments, or dispositions;
the potential dilutive effect of common stock or operating partnership unit issuances;
the availability of buyers and pricing with respect to the disposition of assets;
risks and uncertainties related tochanges in national and local economic conditions, the real estate industry, and the commercial real estate markets in which we operate, particularly in Atlanta, Austin, Charlotte, Austin,Phoenix, Tampa, and PhoenixDallas where we have high concentrations of our annualized lease revenue;revenues, including the impact of high unemployment, volatility in the public equity and debt markets, and international economic and other conditions;
the impact of a public health crisis, including the COVID-19 pandemic, and the governmental and third party response to such a crisis, which may affect our key personnel, our major tenants, and the costs of operating our assets;
the impact of social distancing, shelter-in-place, border closings, travel restrictions, remote work requirements, and similar governmental and private measures taken to combat the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic on our operations and our tenants;
changes to our strategy with regard to land and other non-core holdings that may require impairment losses to be recognized;
leasing risks, including the ability to obtain new tenants or renew expiring tenants, the ability to lease newly developed and/or recently acquired space, the failure of a tenant to commence or complete tenant improvements on schedule or to occupy leased space, and the risk of declining leasing rates;
changes in the needs of our tenants brought about by the desire for co-working arrangements, trends toward utilizing less office space per employee, and the effect of telecommuting;
any adverse change in the financial condition of one or more of our major tenants;
volatility in interest rates and insurance rates;
competition from other developers or investors;
the risks associated with real estate developments (such as zoning approval, receipt of required permits, construction delays, cost overruns, and leasing risk);
cyber security breaches;
changes in senior management, changes in the Board of Directors, and the loss of key personnel;
the potential liability for uninsured losses, condemnation, or environmental issues;
the potential liability for a failure to meet regulatory requirements;
the financial condition and liquidity of, or disputes with, joint venture partners;

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any failure to comply with debt covenants under credit agreements;
any failure to continue to qualify for taxation as a real estate investment trust and to meet regulatory requirements;
risks associated with litigation resulting from the transactions with Parkway and from liabilities or contingent liabilities assumed in the transactions with Parkway;
risks associated with any errors or omissions in financial or other information of Parkway that has been previously provided to the public;

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the ability to successfully integrate our operations and employees in connection with the transactions with Parkway and New Parkway;
the ability to realize anticipated benefits and synergies of the transactions with Parkway and New Parkway;
potential changes to state, local, or federal regulations applicable to our business;
material changes in the dividend rates on securities or the ability to pay dividends on common shares or other securities;
potential changes to the tax laws impacting REITs and real estate in general;
significant costs related to uninsured losses, condemnation, or environmental issues; and
those additional risks and factors discussed in reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) by the Company, and those additional risks and factors discussed in reports filed with the SEC by the Company.

The words “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “plans,” “may,” “intend,” “will,” or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Although we believe that our plans, intentions, and expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that such plans, intentions, or expectations will be achieved. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of future events, new information, or otherwise, except as required under U.S. federal securities laws.


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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.    Financial Statements.
COUSINS PROPERTIES INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
 March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019
 (unaudited)  
Assets:   
Real estate assets:   
Operating properties, net of accumulated depreciation of $633,654 and $577,139 in 2020 and 2019, respectively$5,740,337
 $5,669,324
Projects under development368,414
 410,097
Land97,354
 116,860
 6,206,105
 6,196,281
Real estate assets and other assets held for sale, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $61,093 in 2019
 360,582
    
Cash and cash equivalents124,632
 15,603
Restricted cash1,947
 2,005
Notes and accounts receivable28,533
 23,680
Deferred rents receivable109,458
 102,314
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures128,916
 133,884
Intangible assets, net240,286
 257,649
Other assets62,057
 59,449
Total assets$6,901,934
 $7,151,447
Liabilities:

 

Notes payable$1,944,034
 $2,222,975
Accounts payable and accrued expenses144,984
 209,904
Deferred income55,290
 52,269
Intangible liabilities, net of accumulated amortization of $61,084 and $55,798 in 2020 and 2019, respectively77,819
 83,105
Other liabilities120,809
 134,128
Liabilities of real estate assets held for sale, net of accumulated amortization of $7,771 in 2019
 21,231
Total liabilities2,342,936
 2,723,612
Commitments and contingencies


 


Equity:   
  Stockholders' investment:   
Preferred stock, $1 par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized, 1,716,837 shares issued and outstanding in 2019
 1,717
Common stock, $1 par value, 300,000,000 shares authorized, 151,124,621 and 149,347,382 shares issued in 2020 and 2019, respectively151,125
 149,347
Additional paid-in capital5,538,875
 5,493,883
Treasury stock at cost, 2,584,933 shares in 2020 and 2019(148,473) (148,473)
Distributions in excess of cumulative net income(1,006,820) (1,137,200)
Total stockholders' investment4,534,707
 4,359,274
Nonredeemable noncontrolling interests24,291
 68,561
Total equity4,558,998
 4,427,835
Total liabilities and equity$6,901,934
 $7,151,447
    
See accompanying notes.   
COUSINS PROPERTIES INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
 September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
 (unaudited)  
Assets:   
Real estate assets:   
Operating properties, net of accumulated depreciation of $253,362 and $215,856 in 2017 and 2016, respectively$3,490,181
 $3,432,522
Projects under development248,242
 162,387
Land4,221
 4,221
 3,742,644
 3,599,130
    
Cash and cash equivalents62,167
 35,687
Restricted cash437
 15,634
Notes and accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $626 and $1,167 in 2017 and 2016, respectively16,291
 27,683
Deferred rents receivable53,483
 39,464
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures109,222
 179,397
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $99,063 and $53,483 in 2017 and 2016, respectively211,786
 245,529
Other assets28,170
 29,083
Total assets$4,224,200
 $4,171,607
Liabilities:

 

Notes payable$1,095,177
 $1,380,920
Accounts payable and accrued expenses160,101
 109,278
Deferred income35,918
 33,304
Intangible liabilities, net of accumulated amortization of $25,709 and $12,227 in 2017 and 2016, respectively76,299
 89,781
Other liabilities39,385
 44,084
Total liabilities1,406,880
 1,657,367
Commitments and contingencies

 

Equity:   
Stockholders' investment:   
Preferred stock, $1 par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized, 6,867,357 shares issued and outstanding in 2017 and 20166,867
 6,867
Common stock, $1 par value, 700,000,000 shares authorized, 430,349,620 and 403,746,938 shares issued in 2017 and 2016, respectively430,350
 403,747
Additional paid-in capital3,604,269
 3,407,430
Treasury stock at cost, 10,329,082 shares in 2017 and 2016(148,373) (148,373)
Distributions in excess of cumulative net income(1,127,813) (1,214,114)
Total stockholders' investment2,765,300
 2,455,557
Nonredeemable noncontrolling interests52,020
 58,683
Total equity2,817,320
 2,514,240
Total liabilities and equity$4,224,200
 $4,171,607
    
See accompanying notes.   


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COUSINS PROPERTIES INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(unaudited,unaudited; in thousands, except per share amounts)



Three Months Ended Nine Months EndedThree Months Ended
September 30, September 30,March 31,
2017 2016 2017 20162020 2019
Revenues:          
Rental property revenues$109,569
 $46,575
 $336,093
 $138,382
$189,129
 $123,865
Fee income2,597
 1,945
 6,387
 5,968
4,732
 8,728
Other993
 153
 9,593
 570
37
 140
113,159
 48,673
 352,073
 144,920
193,898
 132,733
Expenses: 
  
  
  
 
  
Rental property operating expenses40,688
 18,122
 123,715
 55,451
64,538
 43,487
Reimbursed expenses895
 795
 2,667
 2,463
521
 932
General and administrative expenses7,193
 4,368
 21,993
 17,301
5,652
 11,460
Interest expense7,587
 5,754
 25,851
 16,562
15,904
 10,820
Depreciation and amortization47,622
 16,622
 152,546
 49,804
71,614
 45,861
Acquisition and transaction costs(677) 1,446
 1,499
 3,889
Transaction costs365
 3
Other423
 173
 1,063
 681
566
 180
103,731
 47,280
 329,334
 146,151
159,160
 112,743
Gain on extinguishment of debt429
 
 2,258
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations before unconsolidated joint ventures and gain (loss) on sale of investment properties9,857
 1,393
 24,997
 (1,231)
Income from unconsolidated joint ventures2,461
 1,527
 43,362
 5,144
3,425
 2,904
Income from continuing operations before gain (loss) on sale of investment properties12,318
 2,920
 68,359
 3,913
Gain (loss) on sale of investment properties(33) 
 119,729
 13,944
Income from continuing operations12,285
 2,920
 188,088
 17,857
Income from discontinued operations
 8,737
 
 24,361
Gain on sales of investments in unconsolidated joint ventures46,230
 
Gain on investment property transactions90,916
 13,111
Net income12,285
 11,657
 188,088
 42,218
175,309
 36,005
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests(218) 
 (3,181) 
(366) (664)
Net income available to common stockholders$12,067
 $11,657
 $184,907
 $42,218
$174,943
 $35,341
Per common share information — basic and diluted:   
    
Income from continuing operations$0.03
 $0.01
 $0.45
 $0.08
Income from discontinued operations
 0.05
 
 0.12
Net income$0.03
 $0.06
 $0.45
 $0.20
   
Net income per common share — basic

$1.19
 $0.34
Net income per common share — diluted$1.18
 $0.34
Weighted average shares — basic419,998
 210,170
 414,123
 210,400
147,424
 105,127
Weighted average shares — diluted427,300
 210,326
 421,954
 210,528
148,561
 106,901
Dividends declared per common share$0.06
 $0.08
 $0.24
 $0.24


See accompanying notes.


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COUSINS PROPERTIES INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 and 2016(unaudited; in thousands except per share amounts)
(unaudited, in thousands)



  Preferred
Stock
 
Common
Stock
 
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
 
Treasury
Stock
 
Distributions in
Excess of
Net Income
 
Stockholders’
Investment
 
Nonredeemable
Noncontrolling
Interests
 
Total
Equity
Balance December 31, 2016 $6,867
 $403,747
 $3,407,430
 $(148,373) $(1,214,114) $2,455,557
 $58,683
 $2,514,240
Net income 
 
 
 
 184,907
 184,907
 3,181
 188,088
Common stock issued pursuant to:                
Common stock offering, net of
issuance costs
 
 25,000
 186,774
 
 
 211,774
 
 211,774
Director stock grants 
 121
 889
 
 
 1,010
 
 1,010
Stock based compensation 
 282
 (1,168) 
 
 (886) 
 (886)
Spin-off of Parkway, Inc. 
 
 
 
 545
 545
 
 545
Common stock redemption by unit holders 
 1,203
 8,865
 
 
 10,068
 (10,068) 
Amortization of stock options and restricted stock, net of forfeitures 
 (3) 1,479
 
 
 1,476
 
 1,476
Contributions from nonredeemable noncontrolling interest 
 
 
 
 
 
 1,588
 1,588
Distributions to nonredeemable noncontrolling interest 
 
 
 
 
 
 (1,364) (1,364)
Common dividends ($0.24 per share) 
 
 
 
 (99,151) (99,151) 
 (99,151)
Balance September 30, 2017 $6,867
 $430,350
 $3,604,269
 $(148,373) $(1,127,813) $2,765,300
 $52,020
 $2,817,320
                 
Balance December 31, 2015 $
 $220,256
 $1,722,224
 $(134,630) $(124,435) $1,683,415
 $
 $1,683,415
Net income 
 
 
 
 42,218
 42,218
 
 42,218
Common stock issued pursuant to stock based compensation 
 257
 76
 
 
 333
 
 333
Amortization of stock options and restricted stock, net of forfeitures 
 (14) 1,252
 
 
 1,238
 
 1,238
Contributions from nonredeemable noncontrolling interests 
 
 
 
 
 
 2,525
 2,525
Repurchase of common stock 
 
 

(13,743) 
 (13,743) 
 (13,743)
Common dividends ($0.24 per share) 
 
 
 
 (50,549) (50,549) 
 (50,549)
Balance September 30, 2016 $
 $220,499
 $1,723,552
 $(148,373) $(132,766) $1,662,912
 $2,525
 $1,665,437
Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
  Preferred
Stock
 Common
Stock
 Additional
Paid-In
Capital
 Treasury
Stock
 Distributions in
Excess of
Net Income
 Stockholders’
Investment
 Nonredeemable
Noncontrolling
Interests
 Total
Equity
Balance December 31, 2019 $1,717
 $149,347
 $5,493,883
 $(148,473) $(1,137,200) $4,359,274
 $68,561
 $4,427,835
Net income (loss) 
 
 
 
 174,943
 174,943
 366
 175,309
Common stock issued pursuant to stock based compensation 
 60
 (1,325) 
 
 (1,265) 
 (1,265)
Common stock issued pursuant to unitholder redemption (1,717) 1,719
 45,032
 
 
 45,034
 (45,034) 
Amortization of stock options and restricted stock, net of forfeitures 
 (1) 1,285
 
 
 1,284
 
 1,284
Contributions from nonredeemable noncontrolling interests 
 
 
 
 
 
 1,036
 1,036
Distributions to nonredeemable noncontrolling interests 
 
 
 
 
 
 (638) (638)
Common dividends ($0.30 per share) 
 
 
 
 (44,563) (44,563) 
 (44,563)
Balance March 31, 2020 $
 $151,125
 $5,538,875
 $(148,473) $(1,006,820) $4,534,707
 $24,291
 $4,558,998
                 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
  Preferred
Stock
 Common
Stock
 Additional
Paid-In
Capital
 Treasury
Stock
 Distributions in
Excess of
Net Income
 Stockholders’
Investment
 Nonredeemable
Noncontrolling
Interests
 Total
Equity
Balance December 31, 2018 $1,717
 $107,681
 $3,934,385
 $(148,473) $(1,129,445) $2,765,865
 $55,291
 $2,821,156
Net income 
 
 
 
 35,341
 35,341
 664
 36,005
Common stock issued pursuant to stock based compensation 
 50
 (954) 
 
 (904) 
 (904)
Amortization of stock options and restricted stock, net of forfeitures 
 
 607
 
 
 607
 
 607
Contributions from nonredeemable noncontrolling interests 
 
 
 
 
 
 2,581
 2,581
Distributions to nonredeemable noncontrolling interests 
 
 
 
 
 
 (724) (724)
Common dividends ($0.29 per share) 
 
 
 
 (30,492) (30,492) 
 (30,492)
Balance March 31, 2019 $1,717
 $107,731
 $3,934,038
 $(148,473) $(1,124,596) $2,770,417
 $57,812
 $2,828,229
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COUSINS PROPERTIES INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited,unaudited; in thousands)


 Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2017 2016
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:   
Net income$188,088
 $42,218
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:   
Gain on sale of investment properties(119,729) (13,944)
Depreciation and amortization, including discontinued operations152,546
 96,192
Amortization of deferred financing costs and premium/discount on notes payable(2,543) 1,063
Stock-based compensation expense, net of forfeitures2,486
 1,571
Effect of certain non-cash adjustments to rental revenues(33,379) (15,966)
Income from unconsolidated joint ventures(43,362) (5,144)
Operating distributions from unconsolidated joint ventures40,207
 5,893
Gain on extinguishment of debt(2,258) 
Changes in other operating assets and liabilities:   
Change in other receivables and other assets, net9,707
 1,824
Change in operating liabilities3,150
 5,544
Net cash provided by operating activities194,913
 119,251
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:   
Proceeds from investment property sales171,316
 21,088
Property acquisition, development, and tenant asset expenditures(229,811) (122,357)
Purchase of tenant in common interest(13,382) 
Collection of notes receivable5,161
 
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures(13,862) (24,918)
Distributions from unconsolidated joint ventures40,939
 4,150
Change in notes receivable and other assets(1,348) (5,699)
Change in restricted cash15,105
 (3,667)
Net cash used in investing activities(25,882) (131,403)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:   
Proceeds from credit facility589,300
 182,800
Repayment of credit facility(723,300) (274,800)
Proceeds from issuance of notes payable350,000
 270,000
Repayment of notes payable(493,774) (7,239)
Payment of deferred financing costs(2,048) (1,604)
Shares withheld for payment of taxes on restricted stock vesting(701) 
Common stock issued, net of expenses211,598
 
Contributions from noncontrolling interests1,588
 2,525
Distributions to nonredeemable noncontrolling interests(1,364) 
Repurchase of common stock
 (13,743)
Common dividends paid(73,950) (50,549)
Other100
 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities(142,551) 107,390
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS26,480
 95,238
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD35,687
 2,003
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD$62,167
 $97,241

  

Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized$26,927
 $20,792
    
Significant non-cash transactions:   
Transfer from operating properties to real estate assets and other assets held for sale$
 $203,735
Transfer from operating properties to liabilities of real estate assets held for sale
 106,135
Transfer from investment in unconsolidated joint ventures to operating properties68,390
 
Transfer from projects under development to operating properties58,928
 
Common stock dividends declared25,201
 
Transfer from investment in unconsolidated joint ventures to projects under development
 5,880
Transfer from land held to projects under development
 8,099
Change in accrued property acquisition, development, and tenant asset expenditures(18,081) (11,384)
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 2020 2019
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:   
Net income$175,309
 $36,005
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:   
Gain on sales of investments in unconsolidated joint ventures(46,230) 
Gain on investment properties transactions(90,916) (13,111)
Depreciation and amortization71,614
 45,861
Amortization of deferred financing costs and premium/discount on notes payable(216) 615
Stock-based compensation expense, net of forfeitures1,284
 607
Effect of non-cash adjustments to revenues(13,602) (11,933)
Income from unconsolidated joint ventures(3,425) (2,904)
Operating distributions from unconsolidated joint ventures1,829
 2,536
Changes in other operating assets and liabilities:   
Change in other receivables and other assets, net(13,661) (1,720)
Change in operating liabilities, net(69,022) (11,455)
Net cash provided by operating activities12,964
 44,501
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:   
Proceeds from investment property sales433,875
 57,676
Proceeds from sales of investments in unconsolidated joint ventures53,104
 
Property acquisition, development, and tenant asset expenditures(67,983) (122,785)
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures(1,238) (5,566)
Change in notes receivable and other assets26
 (23)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities417,784
 (70,698)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:   
Proceeds from credit facility280,500
 160,000
Repayment of credit facility(532,000) (103,600)
Repayment of notes payable(26,849) (2,710)
Contributions from nonredeemable noncontrolling interests1,036
 2,581
Distributions to nonredeemable noncontrolling interests(638) (724)
Common dividends paid(42,561) (27,326)
Other(1,265) (1,093)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities(321,777) 27,128
NET INCREASE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH108,971
 931
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD17,608
 2,695
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH AT END OF PERIOD$126,579
 $3,626
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COUSINS PROPERTIES INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2017March 31, 2020
(Unaudited)
1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Description of Business
: Cousins Properties Incorporated (“Cousins”), a Georgia corporation, is a self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust (“REIT”). Cousins conducts substantially all of its operations through Cousins Properties LP ("CPLP"). Cousins owns approximately 98%over 99% of CPLP and consolidates CPLP. CPLP owns Cousins TRS Services LLC ("CTRS"), which is wholly owned by CPLP, is a taxable entity which owns and manages its own real estate portfolio and performs certain real estate related services for other parties.
Cousins, CPLP, CTRS, and their subsidiaries are hereinafter referred to collectively as "the Company."
The Company develops, acquires, leases, manages,(collectively, the "Company") develop, acquire, lease, manage, and ownsown Class A office and mixed-use properties in SunbeltSun Belt markets with a focus on Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Texas, North Carolina, Arizona, and Texas.Florida. Cousins has elected to be taxed as a REIT and intends to, among other things, distribute 100% of its net taxable income to stockholders, thereby eliminating any liability for federal income taxes under current law. Therefore, the results included herein do not include a federal income tax provision for Cousins. As of March 31, 2020, the Company's portfolio of real estate assets consisted of interests in 19.0 million square feet of office space and 310,000 square feet of mixed-use space.
Basis of Presentation
: The condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited and were prepared by the Company in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). In the opinion of management, these financial statements reflect all adjustments necessary (which adjustments are of a normal and recurring nature) for the fair presentation of the Company's financial position as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 and the results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 and 2016.2019. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 are not necessarily indicative of results expected for the full year. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.2019. The accounting policies employed are substantially the same as those shown in note 2 to the consolidated financial statements included therein.
On June 14, 2019, the Company restated and amended its articles of incorporation to effect a reverse stock split of the issued and outstanding shares of its common and preferred stock pursuant to which (1) each four shares of the Company's issued and outstanding common stock and preferred stock were combined into one share of the Company's common or preferred stock, respectively, and (2) the authorized number of the Company's common stock was proportionally reduced to 175 million shares. Fractional shares of common stock resulting from the reverse stock split were settled in cash. Fractional shares of preferred stock resulting from the reverse stock split were redeemed without payout. Immediately thereafter, the Company further amended its articles of incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of its common stock from 175 million to 300 million shares. All shares of common stock, preferred stock, stock options, restricted stock units, and per share information presented in the condensed consolidated financial statements have been adjusted to reflect the reverse stock split on a retroactive basis for all periods presented.
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 and 2016,2019, there were no items of other comprehensive income. Therefore, no presentation of comprehensive income is required.
Recently IssuedThe Company evaluates all partnerships, joint ventures, and other arrangements with variable interests to determine if the entity or arrangement qualifies as a variable interest entity ("VIE"), as defined in the Financial Accounting Standard Board's ("FASB") Accounting Standards
In May 2014, Codification ("ASC"). If the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers." Underentity or arrangement qualifies as a VIE and the new guidance, companies will recognize revenue whenCompany is determined to be the seller satisfies a performance obligation, which would be whenprimary beneficiary, the buyer takes controlCompany is required to consolidate the assets, liabilities, and results of operations of the good or service. ASU 2015-14, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers," was subsequently issued modifying the effective date to periods beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted for periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The standard allows for either "full retrospective" adoption, meaning the standard is applied to all of the periods presented, or "modified retrospective" adoption, meaning the standard is applied only to the most recent period presented in the financial statements. The Company expects to adopt this guidance effective January 1, 2018 and is in the process of analyzing the impact of the adoption of this guidance. Based on the results of this analysis to date,VIE. At March 31, 2020, the Company believes that its management, development, and leasing fees from third parties and with its unconsolidated joint ventures, as well as parking revenue, will be impacted by the new standard. The new guidance specifically excludes revenue associated with lease contracts. However, the Company believes that certain non-lease components of revenue from leases may be impacted by the adoption of the new revenue standard beginning January 1, 2019, the effective date of the new leasing standard (see below). This new guidance could result in different amounts of revenue being recognized and could result in revenue being recognized in different reporting periods than under the current guidance; however, the Company expects that the majority of its non-lease revenues will continue to be recognized during the periods in which services are performed. The Company expects to adopt this guidance using the "modified retrospective" method effective January 1, 2018. The Company is still analyzing potential disclosures that will clearly identify the sources of revenue and the periods over which each is recognized.
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, "Leases," which amends the existing standards for lease accounting by requiring lessees to recognize most leases on their balance sheets and making targeted changes to lessor accounting and reporting. The new standard will require lessees to record a right-of-use asset and a lease liability for all leases with a term of greater than 12 months and classify such leases as either financehad no investments or operating leases based on the principle of whether or not the lease is effectively a financed purchase of the leased asset by the lessee. This classification will determine whether the lease expense

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is recognized based on an effective interest method (finance leases) or on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease (operating leases). Leases with a term of 12 months or less will be accounted for similar to existing guidance for operating leases. The new standard requires lessors to account for leases using an approach that is substantially equivalent to existing guidance for sales-type leases, direct financing leases, and operating leases. ASU 2016-02 supersedes previous leasing standards. The guidance is effective for the fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. The Company expects to adopt this guidance using the "modified retrospective" method effective January 1, 2019, and is currently assessing the potential impact of adopting the new guidance.
In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, "Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments" ("ASU 2016-15") which updated ASC Topic 230, "Statement of Cash Flows." ASU 2016-15 clarifies guidance on the classification of certain cash receipts and payments in the statement of cash flows to reduce diversity in practice with respect to (i) debt prepayment or debt extinguishment costs, (ii) settlement of zero-coupon debt instruments or other debt instruments with coupon interest rates that are insignificant in relation to the effective interest rate of the borrowing, (iii) contingent consideration payments made after a business combination, (iv) proceeds from the settlement of insurance claims, (v) proceeds from the settlement of corporate-owned life insurance policies, including bank-owned life insurance policies, (vi) distributions received from equity method investees, (vii) beneficial interests in securitization transactions, and (viii) separately identifiable cash flows and application of the predominance principle. ASU 2016-15 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted. The Company expects to adopt this standard in the fourth quarter of 2018 and expects that the adoption of this standard will change the classification of cash flows from its equity method investments.
In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-18, "Restricted Cash" ("ASU 2016-18") which updated ASC Topic 230, "Statement of Cash Flows." ASU 2016-18 will require companies to include restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents with cash and cash equivalents when reconciling the beginning-of-period and end-of-period total amounts shown on the statement of cash flows. This update is effective for interim and annual reporting periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted. The Company expects to adopt this standard in the fourth quarter of 2018, which will result in a change in the presentation of cash and cash equivalents on the statements of cash flows.
Effective January 1, 2017, the Company adopted ASU 2016-09, "Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting." Under this ASU, the additional paid-in capital pool is eliminated, and an entity recognizes all excess tax benefits and tax deficiencies as income tax expense or benefit in the income statement. This ASU also eliminated the requirement to defer recognition of an excess tax benefit until all benefits are realized through a reduction to taxes payable. In the first quarter of 2017, the Company changed the treatment of excess tax benefits as operating cash flows in the statement of cash flows. This ASU also stipulates that cash payments to tax authorities in connection with shares withheld to meet statutory tax withholding requirements be presented as a financing activity in the statement of cash flows. This ASU was adopted prospectively effective January 1, 2017; therefore, prior periods have not been restated to conform to the current period presentation.
In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-01, "Clarifying the Definition of a Business," which provides a more narrow definition of a business to be used in determining the accounting treatment of an acquisition. As a result, many acquisitions that previously qualified as business combinations will be treated as asset acquisitions. For asset acquisitions, acquisition costs may be capitalized, and the purchase price may be allocated on a relative fair value basis. ASU 2017-01 is effective prospectively for the Company on January 1, 2018, with early adoption permitted. The Company expects that most of its future acquisitions will qualify as asset acquisitions.
In February 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-05, “Other Income - Gains and Losses from the Derecognition of Nonfinancial Assets (Subtopic 610-20): Clarifying the Scope of Asset Derecognition Guidance and Accounting for Partial Sales of Nonfinancial Assets” (“ASU 2017-05”). ASU 2017-05 updates the definition of an “in substance nonfinancial asset” and clarifies the derecognition guidance for nonfinancial assets to conform with the new revenue recognition standard. The Company is currently assessing the potential impact that the adoption of ASU 2017-05 will have on its consolidated financial statements. This ASU is effective for interim and annual reporting periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company expects to adopt this guidance using the "modified retrospective" method effective January 1, 2018.
In May 2017, FASB issued ASU 2017-09, "Scope of Modification Accounting," which amends the scope of modification accounting for share-based payment arrangements and provides guidance on the types of changes to the terms or conditions of share-based payment awards to which an entity would be required to apply modification accounting under ASC 718. This update is effective for interim and annual reporting periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted. The Company expects to adopt this standard on January 1, 2018. The Company does not believe that the adoption of this standard will have a material impact on its financial statements.any VIEs.
2. REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONSMERGER WITH TIER REIT, INC.
On June 15, 2017, the American Cancer Society Center (the “ACS Center”), a 996,000 square foot office building in Atlanta, Georgia that was included in the Company's Atlanta/Office operating segment, was sold for a gross sales price of $166.0 million.

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The Company recognized a net gain of $119.8 million on the sale of the ACS Center. The associated debt was repaid on the date of sale.
The Company has decided to sell three properties totaling 1,038,000 square feet in Orlando, Florida, and determined that these properties met the criteria for held for sale in October 2017. The Company expects to sell these assets in the fourth quarter of 2017 or first quarter of 2018.

3. TRANSACTIONS WITH PARKWAY PROPERTIES, INC.
On October 6, 2016,14, 2019, pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated April 28, 2016 (as amended or supplemented from time to time, theMarch 25, 2019 (the “Merger Agreement”), by and among Cousins, Parkway Properties,the Company and TIER REIT, Inc. ("Parkway"(“TIER”), and subsidiaries of Cousins and Parkway, ParkwayTIER merged with and into a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (the "Merger"“Merger”), with this subsidiary continuing as the surviving corporation of the Merger. In accordance with the terms and conditions of the Merger Agreement, each outstanding share of ParkwayTIER common stock issued and each outstanding share of Parkway limited voting stockimmediately prior to the Merger, was converted into 1.632.98 newly issued pre-reverse split shares of Cousinsthe Company’s common stock or limited voting preferredwith fractional shares being settled in cash. In the Merger, former TIER common stockholders received approximately 166 million pre-reverse split shares of common stock respectively.of the Company. As discussed in note 1 to the condensed consolidated financial statements, immediately following the Merger, the Company completed a 1-for-4 reverse stock split.
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transaction is based on the closing stock price of the Company's common stock on June 13, 2019, the day immediately prior to the closing of the Merger. Based on the shares issued in the transaction, the total fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the Merger was $1.6 billion. During the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company incurred expenses related to the Merger of $365,000 and $3,000, respectively.
Management engaged a third party valuation specialist to assist with valuing the real estate assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the Merger. The third party used cash flow analyses as well as an income approach and a cost approach to determine the fair value of real estate assets acquired. Based on additional information that may become available, subsequent adjustments may be made to the purchase price allocation within the allocation period, which typically does not exceed one year.
The purchase price was allocated as follows (in thousands):
Real estate assets$2,202,712
Real estate assets held for sale21,395
Cash and cash equivalents84,042
Restricted cash1,947
Notes and other receivables6,524
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures331
Intangible assets141,184
Other assets9,954
 2,468,089
  
Notes payable747,549
Accounts payable and accrued expenses53,054
Deferred income8,131
Intangible liabilities47,988
Other liabilities7,676
Nonredeemable noncontrolling interests5,329
 869,727
  
Total purchase price$1,598,362

During the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company recorded revenues of $51.0 million related to assets acquired in the Merger. The following unaudited supplemental pro forma information is based upon the Company's historical condensed consolidated statements of operations, adjusted as if the Merger had occurred on January 1, 2018. The supplemental pro forma information is not necessarily indicative of future results, or of actual results, that would have been achieved had the Merger been consummated on January 1, 2018.
 Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
Revenues$185,765
Net income26,165
Net income available to common stockholders25,870

Supplemental pro forma earnings were adjusted to exclude $3,000 of transaction costs incurred in the three months ended March 31, 2019.
3. TRANSACTIONS WITH NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY
On March 1, 2019, the Company entered into a series of agreements and executed related transactions with Norfolk Southern Railway Company (“NS”) as follows:
Sold land to NS for $52.5 million.
Executed a Development Agreement with NS whereby the Company will receive fees totaling $5 million in consideration for development services for NS’s corporate headquarters that is being constructed on the land sold to NS.

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Executed a Consulting Agreement with NS whereby the Company will receive fees totaling $32 million in consideration for consulting services for NS’s corporate headquarters. The Development Agreement and Consulting Agreement are collectively referred to below as the Separation, Distribution“Fee Agreements.”
Purchased a building from NS (“1200 Peachtree”) for $82 million subject to a three-year market rate lease with NS that covers the entire building.
The Company sold the land to NS for $5.0 million above its carrying amount, which included $37.0 million of land purchased in 2018, $6.5 million of land purchased in 2019, and Transition Services$4.0 million of site preparation work. The Company purchased 1200 Peachtree from NS for an amount it determined to be $10.3 million below the building’s fair value.
The Company determined that all contracts and transactions associated with NS should be combined for accounting purposes, and the amounts exchanged under the combined contracts should be allocated to the various components of the overall transaction at fair value or market value as discussed below. The Company determined that the purchase of 1200 Peachtree should be recorded at fair value of $92.3 million. The Company determined that the lease with NS at the 1200 Peachtree building was at market value under ASC 842. The land sale was accounted for under ASC 610-20 and 0 gain or loss was recorded on the derecognition of this non-financial asset as the fair value was determined to equal the carrying amount. Consideration related to various services provided to NS, and accounted for under ASC 606, was determined to be $52.3 million and represents the negotiated market value for the services agreed to by the Company and NS in the contracts. This amount included non-cash consideration of the $10.3 million discount on the purchase of 1200 Peachtree as well as cash consideration of $5 million from the land sale contract (difference between fair value and contract amount), $5 million from the Development Agreement, dated as of October 5, 2016 (the "Separation Agreement"), by and among Cousins, Parkway, Parkway, Inc. ("New Parkway"), and certain other parties thereto, Cousins distributed pro rata to its common and limited voting preferred stockholders, including legacy Parkway common and limited voting stockholders,$32 million from the Consulting Agreement. Since all of the outstanding sharesagreements and contracts above were executed for the purpose of commondelivering and limited voting stock, respectively,constructing a corporate headquarters for NS and all of New Parkway,the services and deliverables are highly interdependent, the Company determined that the services represent a newly-formed entitysingle performance obligation under ASC 606.
The Company determined that containedcontrol of the combined businesses relatingservices to be provided is being transferred over time and, thus, the Company must recognize the $52.3 million contract price in revenue as it satisfies the performance obligation. The Company determined that the inputs method of measuring progress of satisfying the performance obligation was the most appropriate method of recognizing revenue for the services component. Therefore, the Company began recognizing revenue in the quarter ended March 31, 2019, and will recognize future revenue based upon the time spent by the Company’s employees in providing these services as compared to the ownershiptotal estimated time required to satisfy the performance obligation. During the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company recognized $3.7 million and $6.6 million, respectively, in fee income in its condensed consolidated statements of real propertiesoperations related to the services provided to NS. As of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company had deferred income included in Houston, Texasthe consolidated balance sheet of $9.9 million and certain other businesses$11.3 million, respectively, related to NS.
4. REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
During March 2020, the Company sold Hearst Tower, a 966,000 square foot office building in Charlotte, North Carolina that was included in the Company's Charlotte/Office operating segment, for a gross purchase price of Parkway (the "Spin-Off"). In$455.5 million. This transaction was triggered by the Spin-Off, Cousins distributed one shareexercise of New Parkway common or limited voting stock for every eight sharesa purchase option by the building's primary lessee. The Company recognized a gain of common or limited voting preferred stock$90.9 million on the sale of Cousins held of recordHearst Tower.
During February 2020, as of the close of business on October 6, 2016. New Parkway became an independent public company.
As a result of the Spin-Off, the historical results of operationspart of the Company's propertiesstrategy in regards to disposal of non-core assets, the Company sold Woodcrest, a 386,000 square foot office property in Cherry Hill, New Jersey that were contributed to New Parkway have been presented as discontinued operationswas included in the consolidated statementsCompany's Other/Office operating segment, for a gross purchase price of operations.$25.3 million. The following table includes a summaryCompany acquired Woodcrest in the Merger with TIER and did not record any gain or loss on the sale of discontinued operations ofWoodcrest.
During February 2019, the Company sold air rights that cover 8 acres in Downtown Atlanta for the threea gross sales price of $13.3 million and nine months ended September 30, 2016 (in thousands):
  Three Months Ended September 30, 2016 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016
   
Rental property revenues $46,046
 $133,450
Rental property operating expenses (19,638) (56,598)
Other revenues 
 288
Interest expense (1,956) (5,896)
Depreciation and amortization (15,221) (46,389)
Acquisition and transaction costs (494) (494)
Income from discontinued operations $8,737
 $24,361
     
Cash provided by operating activities $26,589
 $43,601
Cash used in investing activities $(11,130) $(29,242)
recorded a gain of $13.1 million.
4. 5. INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED JOINT VENTURES
The Company describes its investments in unconsolidated joint ventures in note 6 of notes to consolidatedfollowing information summarizes financial statements in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016. The following table summarizes balance sheet data and principal activities of the Company's unconsolidated joint venturesventures. The information included in the following table entitled summary of financial position is as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 and December 31, 20162019 (in thousands). The information included in the summary of operations table is for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 (in thousands):


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  Total Assets Total Debt Total Equity Company’s Investment 
SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL POSITION: 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 
DC Charlotte Plaza LLLP $179,082
 $179,694
 $
 $
 $92,162
 $90,373
 $48,807
 $48,058
 
Austin 300 Colorado Project, LP 140,520
 112,630
 42,226
 21,430
 68,145
 68,101
 37,239
 36,846
 
AMCO 120 WT Holdings, LLC 79,703
 77,377
 
 
 74,908
 70,696
 14,146
 13,362
 
Carolina Square Holdings LP 102,523
 114,483
 76,074
 75,662
 24,735
 25,184
 13,816
 14,414
 
HICO Victory Center LP 15,543
 16,045
 
 
 15,479
 15,353
 10,460
 10,373
 
Charlotte Gateway Village, LLC 
 109,675
 
 
 
 106,651
 
 6,718
 
Wildwood Associates 
 11,061
 
 
 
 10,978
 

(521)(1)
Crawford Long - CPI, LLC 30,069
 28,459
 67,543
 67,947
 (39,215) (40,250) (18,708)(1)(19,205)(1)
Other 8,899
 8,879
 
 
 7,353
 7,318
 4,448
 4,113
 
  $556,339
 $658,303
 $185,843
 $165,039
 $243,567
 $354,404
 $110,208
 $114,158
 

 Total Assets Total Debt Total Equity Company’s Investment 
SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL POSITION:2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 
Terminus Office Holdings$268,531
 $268,242
 $204,390
 $207,545
 $50,633
 $49,476
 $26,204
 $25,686
 
EP I LLC1,517
 78,537
 
 58,029
 1,269
 18,962
 738
 18,551
 
EP II LLC392
 67,754
 
 44,969
 296
 21,743
 130
 17,606
 
Charlotte Gateway Village, LLC129,109
 119,054
 
 
 124,012
 116,809
 15,397
 11,796
 
HICO Victory Center LP14,294
 14,124
 
 
 14,290
 13,869
 9,695
 9,506
 
Carolina Square Holdings LP102,370
 66,922
 62,180
 23,741
 34,080
 34,173
 18,843
 18,325
 
CL Realty, L.L.C.8,287
 8,047
 
 
 8,156
 7,899
 2,852
 3,644
 
DC Charlotte Plaza LLLP39,156
 17,940
 
 
 34,255
 17,073
 17,475
 8,937
 
Temco Associates, LLC4,426
 4,368
 
 
 4,323
 4,253
 864
 829
 
Wildwood Associates16,368
 16,351
 
 
 16,227
 16,314
 (1,186)(1)(1,143)(1)
Crawford Long - CPI, LLC28,621
 27,523
 71,690
 72,822
 (44,787) (45,928) (21,296)(1)(21,866)(1)
111 West Rio Building
 59,399
 
 12,852
 
 32,855
 
 52,206
 
Courvoisier Centre JV, LLC182,262
 172,197
 106,500
 106,500
 68,480
 69,479
 11,719
 11,782
 
HICO Avalon II, LLC987
 
 
 
 532
 
 4,366
 
 
AMCO 120 WT Holdings, LLC13,286
 10,446
 
 
 12,678
 9,136
 939
 184
 
Other
 
 
 
 
 
 
 345
 
 $809,606
 $930,904
 $444,760
 $526,458
 $324,444
 $366,113
 $86,740
 $156,388
 
  Total Revenues Net Income (Loss) Company's Share of Income (Loss)
SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS: 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019
Charlotte Gateway Village, LLC $6,572
 $6,743
 $3,296
 $2,524
 $1,647
 $1,262
DC Charlotte Plaza LLLP 5,276
 410
 1,789
 410
 750
 205
Crawford Long - CPI, LLC 3,343
 3,129
 1,035
 889
 497
 424
Carolina Square Holdings LP 3,706
 3,294
 530
 170
 254
 58
HICO Victory Center LP 126
 130
 126
 130
 63
 62
Austin 300 Colorado Project, LP 98
 126
 44
 72
 22
 36
Terminus Office Holdings LLC 
 11,797
 
 1,831
 
 880
AMCO 120 WT Holdings, LLC 138
 
 (509) (10) (141) 
Other 196
 32
 61
 (39) 333
 (23)
  $19,455
 $25,661
 $6,372
 $5,977
 $3,425
 $2,904

(1) Negative balancesbases are included in deferred income on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
In March 2020, the Company sold its interest in Charlotte Gateway Village, LLC ("Gateway"), which owned a 1.1 million square foot office building in Charlotte, North Carolina, to its partner for a gross purchase price of $52.2 million. The following table summarizes statement of operations informationsale was triggered by the exercise of the Company's unconsolidated joint venturespartner's purchase option and the proceeds from this sale represent a 17% internal rate of return for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 (in thousands):
 Total Revenues Net Income (Loss) Company's Share of Income (Loss) 
SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS:2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 
Terminus Office Holdings$33,503
 $31,630
 $4,907
 $3,874
 $2,453
 $1,937
 
EP I LLC4,094
 7,919
 44,865
 1,417
 28,479
 1,206
 
EP II LLC2,644
 3,605
 13,023
 (1,194) 9,768
 (1,043) 
Charlotte Gateway Village, LLC20,125
 26,245
 7,202
 11,077
 3,601
 1,447
 
HICO Victory Center LP320
 307
 320
 300
 171
 131
 
Carolina Square Holdings LP640
 
 (100) 
 19
 
 
CL Realty, L.L.C.2,899
 327
 2,657
 105
 408
 70
 
DC Charlotte Plaza LLLP2
 47
 2
 45
 1
 24
 
Temco Associates, LLC144
 180
 70
 83
 35
 122
 
Wildwood Associates
 
 (86) (106) (43) (53) 
Crawford Long - CPI, LLC9,017
 9,101
 2,285
 2,005
 1,142
 1,003
 
111 West Rio Building
 
 
 
 (2,592) 
 
Courvoisier Centre JV, LLC12,701
 
 (1,000) 
 (80) 
 
HICO Avalon II, LLC
 
 (68) 
 
 
 
AMCO 120 WT Holdings, LLC
 
 (22) 
 
 
 
Other
 
 
 
 
 300
 
 $86,089
 $79,361
 $74,055
 $17,606
 $43,362
 $5,144
 
On May 3, 2017, EP I LLC and EP II LLC soldCompany on its invested capital, as stipulated in the properties that they owned for a combined gross sales price of $199.0 million. After repayment of debt, thepartnership agreement. The Company received a distribution of $70.0 million and recognized a gain of $37.9$44.9 million which is recordedon the sale of its interest in income from unconsolidated joint ventures.

Gateway.
In June 2017, HICO Avalon II, LLC ("Avalon II"), aFebruary 2020, as part of its strategy in regards to disposal of non-core assets, the Company sold its remaining interest in the Wildwood Associates joint venture, betweenwhich owned a 6.3 acre parcel of land in Atlanta, to its venture partner for a gross purchase price of $900,000. The Company recognized a gain of $1.3 million on the Company and Hines Avalon II Investor, LLC ("Hines II") was formed forsale of its interest in Wildwood Associates, which included elimination of the purpose of acquiring and potentially developing an office buildingremaining negative basis in Alpharetta, Georgia. Pursuant to the joint venture agreement, all predevelopment expenditures are funded 75% by Cousins and 25% by Hines II. The Company has accountedof $520,000.
In April 2020, the Carolina Square Holdings LP joint venture executed an amendment for its investment in Avalon II usingassociated construction loan, extending the equity method asmaturity date from May 2020 to May 2021 and reducing the Company does not currently control the activities of the venture. If Avalon II commences construction, subsequent development expenditures will be funded 90% by Cousins and 10% by Hines II. Additionally, Cousins will have controlspread over the operational aspects of the venture, and the Company expectsLIBOR from 1.90% to consolidate the venture at that time.

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1.25%.
5.6.INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Intangible assets on the balance sheets as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 and December 31, 20162019 included the following (in thousands):
  2020 2019
In-place leases, net of accumulated amortization of $178,757 and $163,867 in 2020 and 2019, respectively $187,870
 $202,760
Above-market tenant leases, net of accumulated amortization of $28,892 and $26,487 in 2020 and 2019, respectively 33,295
 35,699
Below-market ground lease, net of accumulated amortization of $966 and $897 in 2020 and 2019, respectively 17,447
 17,516
Goodwill 1,674
 1,674
  $240,286
 $257,649
  September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
In-place leases, net of accumulated amortization of $85,806 and $46,899 in 2017 and 2016, respectively $158,395
 $185,251
Above-market tenant leases, net of accumulated amortization of $12,981 and $6,515 in 2017 and 2016, respectively 33,580
 40,260
Below-market ground lease, net of accumulated amortization of $276 and $69 in 2017 and 2016, respectively 18,137
 18,344
Goodwill 1,674
 1,674
  $211,786
 $245,529


The following is a summarycarrying amount of goodwill activity fordid not change during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 and 2016 (in thousands):2019.

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 2017 2016
Beginning balance$1,674
 $3,647
Allocated to property sales
 (21)
Ending balance$1,674
 $3,626

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7.OTHER ASSETS
Other assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 and December 31, 20162019 included the following (in thousands):
  2020 2019
Predevelopment costs and earnest money $19,491
 $25,586
Furniture, fixtures and equipment, leasehold improvements, and other deferred costs, net of accumulated depreciation of $30,039 and $29,131 in 2020 and 2019, respectively 17,890
 17,791
Prepaid expenses and other assets 15,036
 5,924
Lease inducements, net of accumulated amortization of $2,563 and $2,333 in 2020 and 2019, respectively 5,500
 5,632
Line of credit deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization of $3,328 and $2,952 in 2020 and 2019, respectively 4,140
 4,516
  $62,057
 $59,449
  September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
Furniture, fixtures and equipment, leasehold improvements, and other deferred costs, net of accumulated depreciation of $24,008 and $23,135 in 2017 and 2016, respectively $14,849
 $15,773
Lease inducements, net of accumulated amortization of $892 and $1,278 in 2017 and 2016, respectively 2,049
 2,517
Prepaid expenses and other assets 9,764
 8,432
Line of credit deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization of $2,905 and $2,264 in 2017 and 2016, respectively 1,428
 2,182
Predevelopment costs and earnest money 80
 179
  $28,170
 $29,083

7. 8. NOTES PAYABLE
The following table detailssummarizes the terms and amounts of the Company’s outstanding notes payable outstanding at September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 and December 31, 20162019 ($ in thousands):

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Description Interest Rate Maturity September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Interest Rate Maturity (1) 2020 2019
Unsecured Notes:        
Credit Facility, Unsecured 2.04% 2023 $
 $251,500
Term Loan, Unsecured 2.43% 2021 $250,000
 $250,000
 2.19% 2021 250,000
 250,000
Senior Notes, Unsecured 3.91% 2025 250,000
 
2019 Senior Notes, Unsecured 3.95% 2029 275,000
 275,000
2017 Senior Notes, Unsecured 3.91% 2025 250,000
 250,000
2019 Senior Notes, Unsecured 3.86% 2028 250,000
 250,000
2019 Senior Notes, Unsecured 3.78% 2027 125,000
 125,000
2017 Senior Notes, Unsecured 4.09% 2027 100,000
 100,000
 1,250,000
 1,501,500
Secured Mortgage Notes:    
Fifth Third Center 3.37% 2026 147,306
 149,516
 3.37% 2026 139,522
 140,332
Terminus 100 5.25% 2023 117,375
 118,146
Colorado Tower 3.45% 2026 120,000
 120,000
 3.45% 2026 116,486
 117,085
Promenade 4.27% 2022 103,113
 105,342
 4.27% 2022 95,152
 95,986
Senior Notes, Unsecured 4.09% 2027 100,000
 
816 Congress 3.75% 2024 83,702
 84,872
 3.75% 2024 79,554
 79,987
Terminus 200 3.79% 2023 75,654
 76,079
Legacy Union One 4.24% 2023 66,000
 66,000
Meridian Mark Plaza 6.00% 2020 24,162
 24,522
 6.00% 2020 
 22,978
The Pointe 4.01% 2019 22,620
 22,945
Credit Facility, Unsecured 2.33% 2019 
 134,000
3344 Peachtree 4.75% 2017 
 78,971
One Eleven Congress 6.08% 2017 
 128,000
The ACS Center 6.45% 2017 
 127,508
San Jacinto Center 6.05% 2017 
 101,000
Two Buckhead Plaza 6.43% 2017 
 52,000
     1,100,903
 1,378,676
 689,743
 716,593
Unamortized premium, net   270
 6,792
     $1,939,743
 $2,218,093
    
Unamortized premium 10,323
 11,239
Unamortized loan costs   (5,996) (4,548) (6,032) (6,357)
Total Notes Payable   $1,095,177
 $1,380,920
 $1,944,034
 $2,222,975

(1) Weighted average maturity of notes payable outstanding at March 31, 2020 was 5.7 years.
Credit Facility
The Company has a $500 million$1 billion senior unsecured line of credit (the "Credit Facility") that matures on May 28, 2019. The Credit Facility may be expanded to $750 million at the election of the Company, subject to the receipt of additional commitments from the lenders and other customary conditions.
January 3, 2023. The Credit Facility contains financial covenants that require, among other things, the maintenance of an unencumbered interest coverage ratio of at least 2.00;1.75; a fixed charge coverage ratio of at least 1.50; a secured leverage ratio of no more than 40%; and an overall leverage ratio of no more than 60%; and a minimum shareholders' equity in an amount equal to $1.0 billion, plus a portion of the net cash proceeds from certain equity issuances.. The Credit Facility also contains customary representations and warranties and affirmative and negative covenants, as well as customary events of default. The amounts outstanding under the Credit Facility may be accelerated upon the occurrence of any events of default.

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The interest rate applicable to the Credit Facility varies according to the Company’sCompany's leverage ratio, and may, at the election of the Company, be determined based on either (1) the current London Interbank OfferedOffering Rate ("LIBOR") plus a spread of between 1.10%1.05% and 1.45%, based on leverage or (2) the greater of Bank of America's prime rate, the federal funds rate plus 0.50%, or the one-month LIBOR plus 1.0% (the “Base Rate”"Base Rate"), plus a spread of between 0.10% andor 0.45%, based on leverage. The Company also pays an annual facility fee on the total commitments under the Credit Facility of between 0.15% and 0.30% based on leverage.
At September 30, 2017,March 31, 2020, the Credit Facility's spread over LIBOR was 1.1%1.05%. The amount that the Company may draw under the Credit Facility is a defined calculation based on the Company's unencumbered assets and other factors. The total available borrowing capacity under the Credit Facility was $499 million$1.0 billion at September 30, 2017.March 31, 2020.
Term Loan
The Company has a $250 million senior unsecured term loan (the "Term Loan") that matures on December 2, 2021. The Term Loan containshas financial covenants consistent with those of the Credit Facility. The interest rate applicable to the Term Loan varies according to the Company’s leverage ratio and may, at the election of the Company, be determined based on either (1) the current London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR")LIBOR plus a spread of between 1.20% and 1.70%, based on leverage or (2) the greater of Bank of America's prime rate, the federal funds rate plus 0.50%, or the one-month LIBOR plus 1.0%1.00% (the “Base Rate”), plus a spread of between 0.00% and 0.75%, based on leverage. At September 30, 2017,March 31, 2020, the Term Loan's spread over LIBOR was 1.2%1.20%.
Unsecured Senior Notes
In April 2017, theThe Company closed a $350 million private placementhas unsecured senior notes of senior unsecured notes, which$1.0 billion that were funded in two5 tranches. The first tranche of $100 million was fundedis due in April 2017, has a 10-year maturity,2027 and has a fixed annual interest rate of 4.09%. The second tranche of $250 million was fundedis due in July 2017, has an 8-year maturity,2025 and has a fixed annual interest rate of 3.91%.

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$125 million is due in 2027 and has a fixed annual interest rate of 3.78%. The fourth tranche of $250 million is due in 2028 and has a fixed annual interest rate of 3.86%. The fifth tranche of $275 million is due in 2029 and has a fixed annual interest rate of 3.95%.
The unsecured senior unsecured notes contain financial covenants that require, among other things, the maintenance of an unencumbered interest coverage ratio of at least 2.00;1.75; a fixed charge coverage ratio of at least 1.50; an overall leverage ratio of no more than 60%; and a minimum shareholders' equity in an amount equal to $1.9 billion, plus a portionsecured leverage ratio of the net cash proceeds from certain equity issuances.no more than 40%. The senior notes also contain customary representations and warranties and affirmative and negative covenants, as well as customary events of default. The amounts outstanding under
Mortgage Notes
On February 3, 2020, the senior notes may be accelerated uponCompany prepaid in full, without penalty, the occurrence of any events of default.$23.0 million Meridian Mark Plaza mortgage note.
Fair ValueOther Debt Information
At September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2016,2019, the aggregate estimated fair valuesvalue of the Company'sCompany’s notes payable were $1.1$2.0 billion and $1.4$2.3 billion, respectively, calculated by discounting the debt's remaining contractual cash flows at estimated rates at which similar loans could have been obtained at those respective dates.March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019. The estimate of the current market rate, which is the most significant input in the discounted cash flow calculation, is intended to replicate debt of similar maturity and loan-to-value relationship. These fair value calculations are considered to be Level 2 under the guidelines as set forth in ASC 820 "Fair Value Measurement," as the Company utilizes market rates for similar type loans from third-partythird party brokers.
Other Information
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 and 2016,2019, interest expense was recorded as follows (in thousands):
 2020 2019
Total interest incurred$21,213
 $11,835
Interest capitalized(5,309) (1,015)
Total interest expense$15,904
 $10,820


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 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
Total interest incurred$10,288
 $8,939
 $32,360
 $25,446
Less interest - discontinued operations
 (1,956) 
 (5,896)
Interest capitalized(2,701) (1,229) (6,509) (2,988)
Total interest expense$7,587
 $5,754
 $25,851
 $16,562

In April 2017, the Company repaid in full, without penalty, the $128.0 million One Eleven Congress mortgage note and the $101.0 million San Jacinto Center mortgage note. In May 2017, the Company repaid in full, without penalty, the $52.0 million Two Buckhead Plaza mortgage note. In July 2017, the Company repaid in full, without penalty, the $77.9 million 3344 Peachtree mortgage note. In connection with these repayments, the Company recorded gains on extinguishment of debt of $2.3 million, which represented the unamortized premium recorded9. OTHER LIABILITIES
Other liabilities on the notes atcondensed consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 included the time of the Merger.following (in thousands):
In June 2017, the Company sold the ACS Center. A portion of the proceeds from the sale were used to repay the $127.0 million mortgage note on the associated property, and the Company recorded a loss on extinguishment of debt of $376,000, which represented the remaining unamortized loan costs and other costs associated with repaying the debt.
  2020 2019
Ground lease liability $59,277
 $59,379
Prepaid rent 30,841
 33,428
Security deposits 12,900
 13,545
Restricted stock unit liability 6,169
 16,592
Other liabilities 11,622
 11,184
  $120,809
 $134,128

8. 10. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Commitments
At September 30, 2017,March 31, 2020, the Company had outstanding letters of credit and performance bonds totaling $3.7$1.1 million. As a lessor, the Company had $188.3$237.1 million in future obligations under leases to fund tenant improvements and other future construction obligations at September 30, 2017. As a lessee, the Company had future obligations under ground and other operating leases of $209.5 million at September 30, 2017.March 31, 2020.
Litigation
The Company is subject to various legal proceedings, claims, and administrative proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business, some of which are expected to be covered by liability insurance. Management makes assumptions and estimates concerning the likelihood and amount of any potential loss relating to these matters using the latest information available. The Company records a liability for litigation if an unfavorable outcome is probable and the amount of loss or range of loss can be reasonably estimated. If an unfavorable outcome is probable and a reasonable estimate of the loss is a range, the Company accrues the best estimate within the range. If no amount within the range is a better estimate than any other amount, the Company accrues the minimum amount within the range. If an unfavorable outcome is probable but the amount of the loss cannot be reasonably estimated, the Company discloses the nature of the litigation and indicates that an estimate of the loss or range of loss cannot be made. If an unfavorable outcome is reasonably possible and the estimated loss is material, the Company discloses the nature and estimate of the possible loss of the litigation. The Company does not disclose information with respect to litigation where an unfavorable outcome is considered to be remote or where the estimated loss would not be material. Based on current expectations, such matters, both individually and in the aggregate, are not expected to have a material adverse effect on the liquidity, results of operations, business, or financial condition of the Company.

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9.    STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
On September 19, 2017,and for the Company declared a cash dividend of $0.06 per common share, which was paid October 12, 2017 to shareholders of record on October 2, 2017.
During the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017, certain holders of CPLP units redeemed 1,203,286 unitsMarch 31, 2020 have been prepared in exchange for shares of the Company's common stock. The aggregate value at the timelight of these transactions was $10.1 million based uponcircumstances. We have continued to follow the value of the Company's common stock at the time of the transactions.
10. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
The Company has several types of stock-based compensation - stock options, restricted stock, and restricted stock units (“RSUs”) - which arepolicies described in note 13 of notes to consolidated financial statementsour footnotes in the Company'sCompany’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016. The expense2019, including those related to a portionimpairment and estimates of the likelihood of collectibility of amounts due from tenants. While the results of our current analysis did not result in any impairments or material valuation adjustments to amounts due from tenants as of March 31, 2020, circumstances related to the COVID-19 pandemic may result in recording impairments or material valuation adjustments to amounts due from tenants in future periods.
While the Company has not been obligated contractually or by law to provide its tenants with rent relief related to COVID-19, it will recognize any associated rent reductions in the period during which those obligations occur. Otherwise any COVID-19 related changes in negotiated rents or leasing terms will be accounted for as lease modifications and the Company will recognize the effects over time.
11.    STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
In the first quarter of 2020, the Company issued 1.7 million shares of common stock in connection with the redemption of 1.7 million limited partnership units in CPLP. Each of the redeemed limited partnership units in CPLP was "paired" with a share of limited voting preferred stock with a par value of $1 per share. The shares of limited voting preferred stock were automatically redeemed by Cousins without consideration when their paired limited partnership unit in CPLP was redeemed. Holders of limited voting preferred stock are entitled to one vote on the following matters only: the election of directors, any proposed amendment of the Company's Articles of Incorporation, any merger or other business combination of the Company, any sale of substantially all of the Company's assets, and any liquidation of the Company. Holders of limited voting preferred stock are not entitled to any dividends or distributions and the limited voting preferred stock is not convertible into or exchangeable for any other property or securities of the Company.

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As of March 31, 2020, the Company had 0 preferred stock outstanding.
12. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
The Company has several types of stock-based compensation stock options, restricted stock, and restricted stock units (“RSUs”).
The Company's compensation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2020 relates to restricted stock and RSUs awarded in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020. Restricted stock and the 2020 RSUs are equity-classified awards for which the compensation expense per share is fixed. The 2018 and 2019 RSUs are liability-classified awards for which the expense related to other stock-based compensation awards fluctuates from period to period dependent, in part, on both the Company's stock price and on the Company's stock performance relative to its peers. The Company recordedFor the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, stock-based compensation expense, net of forfeitures, of $3.3 million and $141,000 forwas recorded as follows (in thousands):
 2020 2019
Equity-classified awards$1,284
 $607
Liability-classified awards(1,020) 4,921
Total stock-based compensation expense, net of forfeitures$264
 $5,528

On April 23, 2019, the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, and $7.9 million and $4.8 million forCompany's stockholders approved the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
Cousins Properties Incorporated 2019 Omnibus Incentive Stock Plan (the "2019 Plan"). The Company also maintains the Cousins Properties Incorporated 2009 Incentive Stock Plan (the "2009 Plan") and the Cousins Properties Incorporated 2005 Restricted Stock Unit Plan (the “RSU Plan”). , although no further issuances are permitted under the 2009 plan or RSU Plan.
Under the 20092019 Plan, during the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company made restricted stock grants in 2017 of 308,28971,421 shares to key employees, which vest ratably over a three-year period. UnderAlso under the RSU2019 Plan, during the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company awarded two2 types of performance-based RSUs in 2017 to key employees based on the following metrics: (1) Total Stockholder Return of the Company, as defined in the RSU2019 Plan, as compared to the companies in the SNL US REIT Office index (“TSRMarket-based RSUs”), and (2) the ratio of cumulative funds from operations (“FFO”) per share to targeted cumulative funds from operationsFFO per share (“FFOPerformance-based RSUs”), as defined in the RSU2019 Plan. The performancemeasurement period for both awards is January 1, 20172020 to December 31, 2019,2022, and the targeted units awarded of TSRMarket-based RSUs and FFOPerformance-based RSUs was 267,01371,038 and 132,266,30,447, respectively. The ultimate payoutsettlement of these awards can range from 0% to 200% of the targeted number of units depending on the achievement of the market and performance metrics described above. These RSU awards cliff vest on December 31, 20192022 and are to be settled in cashthe Company’s common stock with paymentsettlement dependent on upon attainment of required service, market, and performance criteria. The number of RSUs vesting will be determined by the Compensation Committee, and the payout per unit will be equal to the average closing price on each trading day during the 30-day period ending on December 31, 2019.Committee. The Company expenses an estimate of the fair value of the TSRMarket-based RSUs, calculated using a Monte Carlo valuation at grant date, ratably over the performancevesting period, using a quarterly Monte Carlo valuation.adjusting for forfeitures when they occur. The FFOPerformance-based RSUs are expensed over the vesting period using the fair market value of the Company's stock at the reporting date multiplied by the anticipated number of units to be paid based on the current estimate of what the ratio is expected to be upon vesting. Dividend equivalentsCompany’s share price on the TSR RSUs andgrant date. The expense is recognized ratably over the FFO RSUs will also be paid based upon the percentage vested.
In addition, the Company granted 166,132 time-vested RSUs to key employees in 2017. The value of each unit is equal to the fair value of one share of common stock. The vesting period for this award is three years. These RSUs are to be settled in cash with payment dependent upon the attainment of the required service criteria. Dividend equivalents will be paid upon vestingand adjusted each quarter based on the number of shares expected to vest and for forfeitures when they occur. Dividend equivalents on the Market-based RSUs and the Performance-based RSUs will also be settled in shares of the Company’s common stock based upon the number of units vested.
The company’s stock compensation for stock options, restricted stock, and RSUs granted with such payments made concurrently with paymentin 2018 and 2019 is described in note 15 of common dividends.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company issued 120,878 shares of common stock at fair valuenotes to members of its board of directors in lieu of fees, and recorded $1.0 million in general and administrative expenseconsolidated financial statements in the nine monthsCompany's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2017 related to the issuances.December 31, 2019.

13. REVENUE RECOGNITION

The Company categorizes its primary sources of revenue into revenue from contracts with customers and other revenue accounted for as leases under ASC 842 as follows:
Rental property revenues consist of (1) contractual revenues from leases recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the respective lease; (2) percentage rents recognized once a specified sales target is achieved; (3) parking revenue; (4) termination fees; and (5) the reimbursement of the tenants' share of real estate taxes, insurance, and other operating expenses. The Company's leases typically include renewal options and are classified and accounted for as operating leases. Rental property revenues are accounted for in accordance with the guidance set forth in ASC 842.
Fee income consists of development fees, management fees, and leasing fees earned from unconsolidated joint ventures and from third parties. Fee income is accounted for in accordance with the guidance set forth in ASC 606.
For the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company recognized rental property revenues of $189.1 million and $123.9 million, respectively, of which $54.1 million and $32.6 million, respectively, represented variable rental revenue. For the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company recognized fee and other revenue of $4.8 million and $8.9 million, respectively.

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11. 14. EARNINGS PER SHARE
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 and 20162019 (in thousands):
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 2020 2019
Earnings per Common Share - basic:   
Numerator:   
      Net income$175,309
 $36,005
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in
CPLP from continuing operations
(302) (588)
      Net income attributable to other noncontrolling interests(64) (76)
Net income available to common stockholders$174,943
 $35,341
    
Denominator:   
Weighted average common shares - basic147,424
 105,127
Net income per common share - basic$1.19
 $0.34
    
Earnings per common share - diluted:   
Numerator:   
      Net income$175,309
 $36,005
Net income attributable to other noncontrolling interests(64) (76)
Net income available for common stockholders before allocation of net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in CPLP$175,245
 $35,929
    
Denominator:   
Weighted average common shares - basic147,424
 105,127
     Add:   
Potential dilutive common shares - stock options15
 30
Potential dilutive common shares - restricted stock units,
    less shares assumed purchased at market price
2
 
Weighted average units of CPLP convertible into
    common shares
1,120
 1,744
Weighted average common shares - diluted148,561
 106,901
Net income per common share - diluted$1.18
 $0.34
    
Antidilutive restricted stock units, less share assumed purchased at market price3
 

 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 
 2017 2016 2017 2016 
Earnings per Common Share - basic:        
Numerator:        
     Income from continuing operations$12,285
 $2,920
 $188,088
 $17,857
 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in CPLP
from continuing operations
(213) 
 (3,170) 
 
Net income attributable to other noncontrolling interests(5) 
 (11) 
 
Income from continuing operations available for common stockholders12,067
 2,920
 184,907

17,857
 
Income from discontinued operations
 8,737
 
 24,361
 
         Net income available for common stockholders$12,067
 $11,657
 $184,907
 $42,218
 
         
Denominator:        
Weighted average common shares - basic419,998
 210,170
 414,123
 210,400
 
Earnings per common share - basic:        
Income from continuing operations available for common
    stockholders
$0.03
 $0.01
 $0.45
 $0.08
 
Income from discontinued operations available for common
    stockholders

 0.05
 
 0.12
 
Earnings per common share - basic$0.03
 $0.06
 $0.45
 $0.20
 
         
Earnings per common share - diluted:        
Numerator:        
     Income from continuing operations$12,285
 $2,920
 $188,088

$17,857
 
Net income attributable to other noncontrolling interests
    from continuing operations
(5) 
 (11) 
 
Income from continuing operations available for common stockholders before net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in CPLP12,280
 2,920
 188,077

17,857
 
Income from discontinued operations available for common stockholders
 8,737
 
 24,361
 
Net income available for common stockholders before
     net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in
     CPLP
$12,280
 $11,657
 $188,077
 $42,218
 
         
Denominator:        
Weighted average common shares - basic419,998
 210,170
 414,123
 210,400
 
     Add:        
Potential dilutive common shares - stock options328
 156
 320
 128
 
Weighted average units of CPLP convertible into
    common shares
6,974
 
 7,511
 
 
Weighted average common shares - diluted427,300
 210,326
 421,954
 210,528
 
Earnings per common share - diluted:        
Income from continuing operations available for common stockholders before net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in CPLP$0.03
 $0.01
 $0.45
 $0.08
 
Income from discontinued operations available for common
    stockholders

 0.05
 
 0.12
 
Earnings per common share - diluted$0.03
 $0.06
 $0.45

$0.20
 
         
Weighted average anti-dilutive stock options outstanding731
 1,103
 740
 1,110
 


For the three months ended March 31, 2020, 3,000 restricted stock units, less shares assumed purchased at market price, were not included in the diluted weighted average common shares because they would have been antidilutive for the period presented. These restricted stock units could be dilutive in the future.


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12. 15. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Supplemental information related to the cash flows, including significant non-cash activity affecting the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows, for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 is as follows (in thousands):
 2020 2019
Interest paid$27,288
 $31,601
Non-Cash Activity:   
Transfers from projects under development to operating properties95,185
 
Common stock dividends declared and accrued44,563
 30,492
Transfer from land held and other assets to projects under development29,121
 
Change in accrued property, acquisition, development, and tenant expenditures13,845
 11,085
Ground lease right-of-use assets and associated liabilities
 56,294
Non-cash consideration for property acquisition
 10,071

The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash recorded on the condensed consolidated balance sheets to cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows (in thousands):
 March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019
Cash and cash equivalents$124,632
 $15,603
Restricted cash1,947
 2,005
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash$126,579
 $17,608

16. REPORTABLE SEGMENTS
The Company's segments are based on the Company'sits method of internal reporting, which classifies operations by property type and geographical area. The segments by property type are: Office and Mixed-Use. The segments by geographical region are: Atlanta, Austin, Charlotte, Orlando,Dallas, Phoenix, Tampa, and Other. In conjunction with the MergerIncluded in Other is a property in Cherry Hill, New Jersey that was sold in February 2020 and Spin-Off completedproperties located in the fourth quarter of 2016, the Company added the Orlando, Phoenix,Chapel Hill, Fort Worth, and Tampa segments, and removed the Houston segment.Houston. These reportable segments represent an aggregation of operating segments reported to the Chief Operating Decision Maker based on similar economic characteristics that include the type of property and the geographical location. Each segment includes both consolidated operations and the Company's share of unconsolidated joint venture operations.
Company management evaluates the performance of its reportable segments in part based on net operating income (“NOI”). NOI represents rental property revenues, less termination fees, less rental property operating expenses. NOI is not a measure of cash flows or operating results as measured by GAAP, is not indicative of cash available to fund cash needs, and should not be considered an alternative to cash flows as a measure of liquidity. All companies may not calculate NOI in the same manner. The Company considers NOI to be an appropriate supplemental measure to net income as it helps both management and investors understand the core operations of the Company's operating assets. NOI excludes corporate general and administrative expenses, interest expense, depreciation and amortization, impairments, gains/loss on sales of real estate, and other non-operating items.
Segment net income, amount of capital expenditures, and total assets are not presented in the following tables because management does not utilize these measures when analyzing its segments or when making resource allocation decisions. Information on the Company's segments along with a reconciliation of NOI to net income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 and 20162019 are as follows (in thousands):
Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 Office Mixed-Use Total
Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 Office Mixed-Use Total
Net Operating Income:            
Atlanta $25,247
 $
 $25,247
 $44,855
 $(60) $44,795
Austin 15,074
 
 15,074
 29,294
 
 29,294
Charlotte 15,489
 
 15,489
 22,113
 
 22,113
Orlando 3,356
 
 3,356
Dallas 3,639
 
 3,639
Phoenix 9,793
 
 9,793
Tampa 7,412
 
 7,412
 8,144
 
 8,144
Phoenix 8,667
 
 8,667
Other 525
 45
 570
 9,128
 876
 10,004
Total Net Operating Income $75,770
 $45
 $75,815
 $126,966
 $816
 $127,782
Three Months Ended September 30, 2016 Office Mixed-Use Total
Net Operating Income:      
Houston $26,408
 $
 $26,408
Atlanta 22,593
 1,753
 24,346
Austin 6,023
 
 6,023
Charlotte 4,905
 
 4,905
Other (61) 
 (61)
Total Net Operating Income $59,868
 $1,753
 $61,621


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Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 Office Mixed-Use Total
Net Operating Income:      
Atlanta $37,399
 $
 $37,399
Austin 15,948
 
 15,948
Charlotte 15,808
 
 15,808
Phoenix 9,491
 
 9,491
Tampa 7,988
 
 7,988
Other 230
 867
 1,097
Total Net Operating Income $86,864
 $867
 $87,731
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Office Mixed-Use Total
Net Operating Income:      
Atlanta $84,437
 $3,125
 $87,562
Austin 44,113
 
 44,113
Charlotte 46,117
 
 46,117
Orlando 10,464
 
 10,464
Tampa 21,700
 
 21,700
Phoenix 24,722
 
 24,722
Other 1,374
 45
 1,419
Total Net Operating Income $232,927
 $3,170
 $236,097
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 Office Mixed-Use Total
Net Operating Income:      
Houston $76,851
 $
 $76,851
Atlanta 66,763
 5,101
 71,864
Austin 16,978
 
 16,978
Charlotte 14,485
 
 14,485
Other (36) 
 (36)
Total Net Operating Income $175,041
 $5,101
 $180,142

The following reconciles Net Operating Income to Net Income for each of the periods presented (in thousands):
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 2020 2019
Net Operating Income$127,782
 $87,731
Net operating income from unconsolidated joint ventures(6,035) (7,873)
Fee income4,732
 8,728
Termination fee income2,844
 520
Other income37
 140
Reimbursed expenses(521) (932)
General and administrative expenses(5,652) (11,460)
Interest expense(15,904) (10,820)
Depreciation and amortization(71,614) (45,861)
Transaction costs(365) (3)
Other expenses(566) (180)
Income from unconsolidated joint ventures3,425
 2,904
Gain on sales of investments in unconsolidated joint ventures46,230
 
Gain on investment property transactions90,916
 13,111
Net Income$175,309

$36,005
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
Net Operating Income$75,815
 $61,621
 $236,097
 $180,142
Net operating income from unconsolidated joint
ventures
(6,934) (6,760) (23,719) (20,359)
Net operating income from discontinued operations
 (26,408) 
 (76,852)
Fee income2,597
 1,945
 6,387
 5,968
Other income993
 153
 9,593
 570
Reimbursed expenses(895) (795) (2,667) (2,463)
General and administrative expenses(7,193) (4,368) (21,993) (17,301)
Interest expense(7,587) (5,754) (25,851) (16,562)
Depreciation and amortization(47,622) (16,622) (152,546) (49,804)
Acquisition and transaction costs677
 (1,446) (1,499) (3,889)
Gain on extinguishment of debt429
 
 2,258
 
Other expenses(423) (173) (1,063) (681)
Income from unconsolidated joint ventures2,461
 1,527
 43,362
 5,144
Gain (loss) on sale of investment properties(33) 
 119,729
 13,944
Income from discontinued operations
 8,737
 
 24,361
Net Income$12,285

$11,657
 $188,088
 $42,218

Revenues by reportable segment, including a reconciliation to total rental property revenues on the condensed consolidated statements of operations, for three and nine months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 and 20162019 are as follows (in thousands):

Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 Office Mixed-Use Total
Revenues:      
Atlanta $65,877
 $35
 $65,912
Austin 48,747
 
 48,747
Charlotte 34,537
 
 34,537
Dallas 4,471
 
 4,471
Phoenix 13,159
 
 13,159
Tampa 14,112
 
 14,112
Other 16,494
 1,262
 17,756
Total segment revenues 197,397
 1,297
 198,694
Less Company's share of rental property revenues from unconsolidated joint ventures (8,268) (1,297) (9,565)
Total rental property revenues $189,129
 $
 $189,129

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Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 Office Mixed-Use Total
Revenues:      
Atlanta $57,468
 $
 $57,468
Austin 28,092
 
 28,092
Charlotte 23,386
 
 23,386
Tampa 12,971
 
 12,971
Phoenix 13,003
 
 13,003
Other 546
 1,181
 1,727
Total segment revenues 135,466
 1,181
 136,647
Less Company's share of rental property revenues from unconsolidated joint ventures (11,601) (1,181) (12,782)
Total rental property revenues $123,865
 $
 $123,865

Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 Office Mixed-Use Total
Revenues:      
Atlanta $41,507
 $
 $41,507
Austin 25,385
 
 25,385
Charlotte 23,153
 143
 23,296
Orlando 6,408
 
 6,408
Tampa 11,815
 
 11,815
Phoenix 11,692
 
 11,692
Other 915
 
 915
Total segment revenues 120,875
 143
 121,018
Less Company's share of rental property revenues from unconsolidated joint ventures (11,306) (143) (11,449)
Total rental property revenues $109,569
 $
 $109,569


Three Months Ended September 30, 2016 Office Mixed-Use Total
Revenues:      
Houston $46,046
 $
 $46,046
Atlanta 36,693
 3,197
 39,890
Austin 10,469
 
 10,469
Charlotte 6,799
 
 6,799
Other (57) 
 (57)
Total segment revenues 99,950
 3,197
 103,147
Less discontinued operations (46,046) 
 (46,046)
Less Company's share of rental property revenues from unconsolidated joint ventures (7,329) (3,197) (10,526)
Total rental property revenues $46,575
 $
 $46,575

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Office Mixed-Use Total
Revenues      
Atlanta $135,319
 $5,049
 $140,368
Austin 75,348
 
 75,348
Charlotte 68,495
 143
 68,638
Orlando 19,380
 
 19,380
Tampa 34,913
 
 34,913
Phoenix 33,689
 
 33,689
Other 2,492
 
 2,492
Total segment revenues $369,636
 $5,192
 $374,828
Less Company's share of rental property revenues from unconsolidated joint ventures (33,543) (5,192) (38,735)
Total rental property revenues $336,093
 $
 $336,093


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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 Office Mixed-Use Total
Revenues:      
Houston $133,450
 $
 $133,450
Atlanta 110,915
 9,200
 120,115
Austin 29,825
 
 29,825
Charlotte 19,533
 
 19,533
Other (54) 
 (54)
Total segment revenues 293,669
 9,200
 302,869
Less discontinued operations (133,450) 
 (133,450)
Less Company's share of rental property revenues from unconsolidated joint ventures (21,837) (9,200) (31,037)
Total rental property revenues $138,382
 $
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Item 2.    Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Overview:
Cousins Properties Incorporated ("Cousins") (and collectively, with its subsidiaries, the "Company," "we," "our," or "us") is a publicly traded (NYSE: CUZ), self-administered, and self-managed real estate investment trust, or REIT. Cousins conducts substantially all of its business through Cousins Properties, LP ("CPLP"). Cousins owns over 99% of CPLP and consolidates CPLP. CPLP owns Cousins TSR Services LLC, a taxable entity which owns and manages its own real estate portfolio and performs certain real estate related services for other parties. Our core focusstrategy is on the acquisition, development, leasing, management, andto create value for our stockholders through ownership of Class-Athe premier urban office and mixed-use propertiesportfolio in Sunbeltthe Sun Belt markets, with a particular focus on Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Texas, North Carolina, Arizona, and Texas.Florida. This strategy is based on a disciplined approach to capital allocation that includes strategic acquisitions, selective development projects, and timely dispositions of non-core assets. This strategy is also based on a simple, flexible, and low-leveraged balance sheet that allows us to pursue investment opportunities at the most advantageous points in the cycle. To implement this strategy, we leverage our strong local operating platforms within each of our major markets.
Consistent with this strategy, on June 14, 2019, we merged with TIER REIT, Inc. ("TIER") in a stock-for-stock transaction (the "Merger"). As a result, we acquired interests in nine operating properties containing 5.8 million square feet of space, two office properties under development that are expected to add 620,000 square feet of space upon completion, and seven strategically located land parcels on which up to 2 million square feet of additional space may be developed. As a part of this transaction, we issued $650 million in senior unsecured debt at a weighted average interest rate of 3.88%, which effectively replaced the majority of the TIER debt assumed in the Merger. We believe that this merger creates a company with an attractive portfolio of trophy office assets balanced across the premier Sun Belt markets. We believe that the Merger will enhance our position in our existing markets of Austin and Charlotte, provide a strategic entry into Dallas, and balance our exposure in Atlanta. The Merger is also expected to enhance growth and to provide value-add opportunities as a result of TIER's active and attractive development portfolio and land bank. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2020, our portfolio of real estate assets consisted of interests in 3235 operating properties (31(34 office and one mixed use)mixed-use), containing 15.919.4 million square feet of space, and foursix projects (three(five office and one mixed-use) under active development.
During the first quarter of 2020 we completed sales of three operating office properties. We havesold Hearst Tower,comprehensive strategy966,000 square foot office building in place basedCharlotte, North Carolina for gross proceeds of $455.5 million, recognizing a gain of $90.9 million on the sale. We sold our interest in Charlotte Gateway Village, LLC, which owned a simple platform, trophy assets,1.1 million square foot office building in Charlotte, North Carolina, to our venture partner for a gross purchase price of $52.2 million, recognizing a gain of $44.9 million on the sale. We sold Woodcrest, a non-strategic asset in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, for $25.3 million. We acquired Woodcrest in the Merger with TIER and opportunistic investments. This streamlined strategy enables us to maintain a targeted, asset-specific approach to investing wheredid not record any gain or loss on its sale.
During the quarter, we seek to leverage our development skills, relationships, market knowledge, and operational expertise. We intend to generate returns and create value for stockholders through the continued lease-up of our portfolio, through the execution of our development pipeline, and through opportunistic investments in office and mixed-use projects within our core markets.
We leased or renewed 334,905476,000 square feet of office space during the third quarter of 2017.space. The weighted average net effective rent of these leases, representing base rent less operating expense reimbursements and leasing costs, was $20.73$25.01 per square foot. For those leases that were previously occupied within the past year, net effective rent increased 16.9%26.9%. Same property net operating income (defined below) for consolidated properties and our share of unconsolidated properties increased by 1.3%3.2% between the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 and 2016.2019.
On June 14, 2019, we restated and amended our articles of incorporation to effect a reverse stock split of the issued and outstanding shares of its common stock pursuant to which, (1) each four shares of our issued and outstanding common stock and preferred stock were combined into one share of our common stock or preferred stock, as applicable, and (2) the authorized number of our common stock was proportionally reduced to 175 million shares. Fractional shares of common stock resulting from the reverse stock split were settled in cash. Fractional shares of preferred stock resulting from the reverse stock split were redeemed without payout. Immediately thereafter, we further amended our articles of incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of our common stock from 175 million to 300 million shares.

On a regular basis we review and, as appropriate, revise our corporate contingency plan, which addresses the steps necessary to respond to an unexpected interruption of business, including the unavailability of our corporate office space. In light of the increasing reports regarding the threat presented by COVID-19, and in accordance with the advice of the CDC, we confirmed our readiness to adjust to teleworking if appropriate. Throughout the month of March, our tenants widely adopted teleworking for their office employees, as we increased our janitorial cleaning protocols in our buildings. The rental obligations under our space leases have not been materially affected by the COVID-19 pandemic to date, and any requests for rent adjustments are addressed on a case-by-case basis. We also have worked closely with essential vendors, including the contractors and others involved in our development projects, to assess potential impact of appropriate and necessary distancing measures upon our operations and our development delivery timelines.

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economic downturn resulting from the pandemic could adversely affect many of our tenants, which could, in turn, adversely impact our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
Results of Operations
General
Our financial results have been significantly affected by the mergerMerger. In addition, our results have been affected by a series of transactions we entered into on March 1, 2019 with Parkway Properties, Inc.Norfolk Southern Railway Company ("the Merger"NS") whereby we executed an agreement to develop NS's corporate headquarters in Midtown Atlanta and the spin-off of the combined companies' Houston business to Parkway, Inc. (the "Spin-Off")purchased 1200 Peachtree, a 370,000 square foot office building in October 2016 (collectively, the "Parkway Transactions").Midtown Atlanta, from NS that is 100% leased by NS. Accordingly, our historical financial statements may not be indicative of future operating results.
Rental Property Revenue, Rental Property Operating Expenses, and Net Operating Income
The following table summarizes rental property revenues, rental property operating expenses, and net operating income ("NOI") for each of the periods presented, including our same property portfolio. NOI represents rental property revenue (excluding lease termination fees) less rental property operating expenses. Our same property portfolio is comprised of office properties that have been fully operational in each of the comparable reporting periods. A fully operational property is one that has achieved 90% economic occupancy or has been substantially completecompleted and owned by us for each of the periods presented. Same property amounts for the 2017 versus 2016 comparison are from properties that have been owned since January 1, 2016 through the end of the current reporting period, excluding dispositions. This information is presented for consolidated properties only and does not include net operating income from our unconsolidated joint ventures.
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
2017 2016 $ Change % Change 2017 2016 $ Change % Change2020 2019 $ Change % Change
Rental Property Revenues                      
Same Property$35,691
 $33,404
 $2,287
 6.8% $106,918
 $100,608
 $6,310
 6.3%$114,383
 $113,468
 $915
 0.8 %
Non-Same Property73,878
 13,171
 60,707
 460.9% 229,175
 37,774
 191,401
 506.7%
Legacy TIER Properties51,011
 
 51,011
 100.0 %
Other Non-Same Properties23,735
 10,397
 13,338
 128.3 %
Total Rental Property Revenues$109,569
 $46,575
 $62,994
 135.3% $336,093
 $138,382
 $197,711
 142.9%$189,129
 $123,865
 $65,264
 52.7 %
      
              
Rental Property Operating Expenses                      
Same Property$13,486
 $11,494
 $1,992
 17.3% $39,449
 $36,194
 $3,255
 9.0%$38,233
 $40,342
 $(2,109) (5.2)%
Non-Same Property27,202
 6,628
 20,574
 310.4% 84,266
 19,257
 65,009
 337.6%
Legacy TIER Properties18,980
 
 18,980
 100.0 %
Other Non-Same Properties7,325
 3,145
 4,180
 132.9 %
Total Rental Property Operating Expenses$40,688
 $18,122
 $22,566
 124.5% $123,715
 $55,451
 $68,264
 123.1%$64,538
 $43,487
 $21,051
 48.4 %
      
              
Net Operating Income                      
Same Property NOI$22,205

$21,910
 $295
 1.3% $67,469
 $64,414
 $3,055
 4.7%$74,722
 $72,593
 $2,129
 2.9 %
Non-Same Property NOI46,676

6,543
 40,133
 613.4% 144,909
 18,517
 126,392
 682.6%
Legacy TIER Properties31,956
 
 31,956
 100.0 %
Other Non-Same Properties15,069

7,265
 7,804
 107.4 %
Total NOI$68,881

$28,453
 $40,428
 142.1% $212,378
 $82,931
 $129,447
 156.1%$121,747
 $79,858
 $41,889
 52.5 %
Same property NOI increased $295,000 (1.3%) and $3.1 million (4.7%) betweenrental property operating expenses decreased in the three months ended and nine months ended 2017 and 2016, respectively. The increases weremonth period primarily due to increased occupancy ratesa settlement that resulted in the recovery of previously incurred legal expenses at Fifth Third Center and 816 Congress, offset by operating expense increases in real estate taxes, repairs and maintenance, and parking between the periods.3344 Peachtree.

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Non-same property revenuesRevenues and expenses increased betweenfor Legacy TIER properties represent amounts recorded for the three and nine month periods primarily from properties acquired in the Merger, offset byMerger.
Revenues and expenses of Other Non-Same Properties increased in the salesthree month period primarily as a result of the ACS Center in the first quarter 2017 and 191addition of 1200 Peachtree in the fourth quarter 2016.March 2019 and of Terminus, which was consolidated in October 2019 when we purchased our partner's interest in Terminus Office Holdings LLC ("TOH").
OtherFee Income
OtherFee income increased $840,000 and $9.0decreased $4.0 million (46%) between the the2020 and 2019 three and nine month periods, respectively. These increases areperiod. The decrease is primarily driven by lease termination fees at 3350 Peachtree, Nascar Plaza, Hayden Ferry, Fifth Third Center, and Northpark.fee income related to the transactions with NS.
General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses increased $2.8decreased $5.8 million (65%(51%) between the 2020 and 2019 three month periods, and increased $4.7 million (27%) between the nine month periods.period. These increasesdecreases are primarily driven by long-term compensation expense increasesdecreases as a result of fluctuations in our common stock price relative tofor our office peers included in the SNL US Office REIT Index.liability-classified awards.


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Interest Expense
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized, increased $1.8$5.1 million (32%(47%) between the 2020 and 2019 three month periods. The increase in the three month periods and increased $9.3 million (56%) betweenis due to interest incurred on the nine month periods due tounsecured senior notes that were issued on June 19, 2019 and an increase in the average debt outstanding between the periods, offset by an increase in capitalized interest from increased development projects.balance on our credit facility.
Depreciation and Amortization
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 2020 2019 $ Change % Change
Depreciation and Amortization       
Same Property$40,353
 $41,209
 $(856) (2.1)%
Legacy TIER Properties24,483
 
 24,483
 100.0 %
Other Non-Same Properties6,571
 4,196
 2,375
 56.6 %
Non-Real Estate Assets207
 456
 (249) (54.6)%
Total Depreciation and Amortization$71,614
 $45,861
 $25,753
 56.2 %
Depreciation and amortization increased $31.0 million (186%) betweenfor Legacy TIER properties represent amounts recorded on the three month periods, and increased $102.7 million (206%) between the nine month periods primarily from properties acquired in the Merger, offset by decreases from the salesMerger.
Depreciation and amortization of 191 Peachtree in the fourth quarter 2016 the ACS Center in the second quarter 2017.
Acquisition and Transaction Costs
Acquisition and transaction costs decreased $2.1 million (147%)Other Non-Same Properties increased in the three month periods primarily as a result of addition of 1200 Peachtree in March 2019 and decreased $2.4 million (61%) betweenof Terminus, which was consolidated in the nine month periods. AmountsOctober 2019 when we purchased our partner's interest in all periods representTOH.
Transaction Costs
Transaction costs associated with the Merger, and the amount recorded infor the three months ended September 30, 2017 represents a true-upMarch 31, 2020 and 2019 primarily relate to the Merger. These costs include financial advisory, legal, accounting, severance, and other costs of Merger-related accruals. The Company does not believe it will incur significant additional Merger costs.combining our operations with TIER.
Income from Unconsolidated Joint Ventures
Income from unconsolidated joint ventures consisted of the Company's share of the following (in thousands):
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
2017 2016 $ Change 2017 2016 $ Change2020 2019 $ Change % Change
Net operating income$6,934
 $6,760
 $174
 $23,719
 $20,359
 $3,360
$6,035
 $7,873
 $(1,838) (23.3)%
Termination fee income1
 3
 (2) (66.7)%
Other income, net165
 72
 93
 1,868
 614
 1,254
68
 36
 32
 88.9 %
Depreciation and amortization(2,862) (3,267) 405
 (10,535) (9,758) (777)(2,347) (3,254) 907
 (27.9)%
Interest expense(1,776) (2,038) 262
 (6,022) (6,071) 49
(650) (1,754) 1,104
 (62.9)%
Net gain on sale of investment property
 
 
 34,332
 
 34,332
318
 
 318
 100.0 %
Income from unconsolidated joint ventures$2,461
 $1,527
 $934
 $43,362
 $5,144
 $38,218
$3,425
 $2,904
 $521
 17.9 %
Net operating income, depreciation and amortization, and interest expense from unconsolidated joint ventures increased $3.4 million (16.5%)decreased between the ninethree month periods primarily due to a changethe consolidation of Terminus in the partnership structure at Gateway Village wherebyOctober 2019 when we began receiving 50% of cash flows versus a preferred return, effective December 1, 2016, and the addition of Courvoisier Centre which was acquired in the Merger. These increases were offset by the sale of properties owned by EPI, LLC and EPII, LLC ("Emory Point I and II") in the second quarter 2017. Other income increased $1.3 million between the nine month periods primarily as a result of lease termination fees recognized at the Terminus 200 and 111 West Rio buildings and as a result of the sale of mineral rights at CL Realty. The decrease in depreciation and amortization between the three month periods results from the Emory Point I and II sales, offset by increases resulting from the Gateway Village revised structure and the addition of Courvoisier Centre. Depreciation and amortization increased $777,000 between the nine month periods from the Gateway Village revised structure and the addition of Courvoisier. The gain on sale of depreciated property of $34.3 million resulted from the sale of Emory Point I and II in the second quarter 2017, less a $3.5 million loss on the purchase of the remaining 25.4%purchased our partner's interest in the 111 West Rio building and the related consolidation of the building immediately following the purchase.TOH.
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Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures
The gain on sales of investments in unconsolidated joint ventures for the three months ended March 31, 2020 includes the sale of investment propertiesour interests in the nine months ended September 30, 2017 relates primarily toWildwood Associates and Gateway Village joint ventures. The capitalization rate of Gateway Village was not a determinant of the sales price as, per the joint venture agreement, our interest was valued at a 17% internal rate of return on our invested capital. There was no capitalization rate associated with the sale of our interest in the American Cancer Society Center (the “ACS Center”). Wildwood Associates joint venture as the underlying asset was land.
Gain on Investment Property Transactions
The gain on sale of investment properties inproperty transactions for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2016 relates toMarch 31, 2020 includes the sale of 100 North Point Center East.
Discontinued Operations
Discontinued operations in 2016 containsHearst Tower. The combined sales prices of the operations of Post Oak CentralHearst Tower and Greenway Plaza (the "Houston Properties"), the properties that were included in the Spin-Off. Because we decided to exit the Houston market in connection with the Parkway Transactions, the Spin-OffWoodcrest dispositions represented a strategic shift that had a significant impact on our operations. As such,weighted average capitalization rate of 5.1%. Capitalization rates are calculated by dividing projected annualized NOI by the Spin-Off of these properties qualified for discontinued operations treatment. Accordingly, the operations of the Houston Properties have been reclassified into discontinued operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016.sales price.
Funds From Operations
The table below shows Funds from Operations (“FFO”) and the related reconciliation to net income available to common stockholders. We calculate FFO in accordance with the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts’ (“NAREIT”) definition, which is net

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income available to common stockholders (computed in accordance with GAAP), excluding extraordinary items, cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, and gains on sale or impairment losses on depreciable property, plus depreciation and amortization of real estate assets, and after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures to reflect FFO on the same basis.
FFO is used by industry analysts and investors as a supplemental measure of a REIT’s operating performance. Historical cost accounting for real estate assets implicitly assumes that the value of real estate assets diminishes predictably over time. Since real estate values instead have historically risen or fallen with market conditions, many industry investors and analysts have considered presentation of operating results for real estate companies that use historical cost accounting to be insufficient by themselves. Thus, NAREIT created FFO as a supplemental measure of REIT operating performance that excludes historical cost depreciation, among other items, from GAAP net income. The use of FFO, combined with the required primary GAAP presentations, has been fundamentally beneficial, improving the understanding of operating results of REITs among the investing public and making comparisons of REIT operating results more meaningful. Company management evaluates operating performance in part based on FFO. Additionally, we use FFO, along with other measures, to assess performance in connection with evaluating and granting incentive compensation to its officers and other key employees. The reconciliation of net income to FFO is as follows for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 and 20162019 (in thousands, except per share information):
Three Months Ended March 31,
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,2020 2019
2017 2016 2017 2016Dollars Weighted Average Common Shares Per Share Amount Dollars Weighted Average Common Shares Per Share Amount
Net Income Available to Common Stockholders$12,067
 $11,657
 $184,907
 $42,218
$174,943
 147,424
 $1.19
 $35,341
 105,127
 $0.34
Noncontrolling interest related to unitholders302
 1,120 (0.01) 588
 1,744
 
Conversion of stock options
 15 
 
 30
 
Conversion of unvested restricted stock units
 2 
 
 
 
           
Net Income — Diluted175,245
 148,561
 1.18
 35,929
 106,901
 0.34
Depreciation and amortization of real estate assets:    
 
           
Consolidated properties47,161
 16,293
 151,169
 48,763
71,406
 
 0.48
 45,405
 
 0.42
Share of unconsolidated joint ventures2,862
 3,268
 10,535
 9,758
2,347
 
 0.02
 3,254
 
 0.03
Discontinued Operations
 15,221
 
 46,389
Partners' share of real estate depreciation(4) 
 (4) 
(149) 
 
 (96) 
 
(Gain) loss on sale of depreciated properties:                  
Consolidated properties36
 
 (119,713) (13,944)(90,916) 
 (0.61) 21
 
 
Share of unconsolidated joint ventures
 
 (34,332) 
(318) 
 
 
 
 
Non-controlling Interests related to unit holders212
 
 3,169
 
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures(44,894) 
 (0.31) 
 
 
Funds From Operations$62,334
 $46,439
 $195,731
 $133,184
$112,721
 148,561
 $0.76
 $84,513
 106,901
 $0.79
Per Common Share — Diluted:    
 
Net Income Available Available to Common
Shareholders
$0.03
 $0.06
 $0.45
 $0.20
Funds from Operations$0.15
 $0.22
 $0.46
 $0.63
Weighted Average Shares — Diluted427,300
 210,326
 421,954
 210,528
           


Net Operating Income


Company management evaluates the performance of its property portfolio in part based on NOI. NOI represents rental property revenues, less termination fees, less rental property operating expenses. NOI is not a measure of cash flows or operating results as measured by GAAP, is not indicative of cash available to fund cash needs, and should not be considered an alternative to cash flows as a measure of liquidity. All companies may not calculate NOI in the same manner. The Company considers NOI to be an appropriate

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supplemental measure to net income as it helps both management and investors understand the core operations of the Company's operating assets. NOI excludes corporate general and administrative expenses, interest expense, depreciation and amortization, impairments, gains/loss on sales of real estate, and other non-operating items.








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The following table reconciles NOI for consolidated properties to Net Incomenet income for each of the periods presented (in thousands):
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
2017 2016 2017 20162020 2019
Net Income$12,285
 $11,657
 $188,088
 $42,218
Net income$175,309
 $36,005
Fee income(2,597) (1,945) (6,387) (5,968)(4,732) (8,728)
Termination fee income(2,844) (520)
Other income(993) (153) (9,593) (570)(37) (140)
Reimbursed expenses895
 795
 2,667
 2,463
521
 932
General and administrative expenses7,193
 4,368
 21,993
 17,301
5,652
 11,460
Interest expense7,587
 5,754
 25,851
 16,562
15,904
 10,820
Depreciation and amortization47,622
 16,622
 152,546
 49,804
71,614
 45,861
Acquisition and transaction costs(677) 1,446
 1,499
 3,889
Transaction costs365
 3
Other expenses423
 173
 1,063
 681
566
 180
Income from unconsolidated joint ventures(2,461) (1,527) (43,362) (5,144)(3,425) (2,904)
Gain (loss) on sale of investment properties33
 
 (119,729) (13,944)
Gain on extinguishment of debt(429) 
 (2,258) 
Income from discontinued operations
 (8,737) 
 (24,361)
Gain on sale of investments in unconsolidated joint ventures(46,230) 
Gain on investment property transactions(90,916) (13,111)
Net Operating Income$68,881
 $28,453
 $212,378
 $82,931
$121,747
 $79,858

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Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our primary short-term and long-term liquidity needs include the following:
property and land acquisitions;
expenditures on development projects;
building improvements, tenant improvements, and leasing costs;
principal and interest payments on indebtedness; and
operating partnership distributions and common stock dividends.
We may satisfy these needs with one or more of the following:
cash and cash equivalents on hand;
net cash from operations;
proceeds from the sale of assets;
borrowings under our Credit Facility;credit facility;
proceeds from mortgage notes payable;
proceeds from construction loans;
proceeds from unsecured loans;
proceeds from offerings of debt or equity securities; and
joint venture formations.
As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2020, we had no amounts drawnavailable to us the entire $1.0 billion borrowing capacity under our Credit Facility and $1.0$124.6 million drawn underof cash and cash equivalents. While we expect to have sufficient liquidity to meet our lettersobligations for the foreseeable future, the COVID-19 outbreak and associated responses could adversely impact our future cash flows and financial condition.










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In April 2017, we closed a $350 million private placement of senior unsecured notes, which were funded in two tranches. The first tranche of $100 million was funded in April 2017, has a 10-year maturity, and has a fixed annual interest rate of 4.09%. The second tranche of $250 million was funded in July 2017, has an 8-year maturity, and has a fixed annual interest rate of 3.91%. We used the proceeds from the private placement to repay mortgages scheduled to mature during 2017.
In April 2017, we repaid in full, without penalty, the $128.0 million One Eleven Congress mortgage note and the $101.0 million San Jacinto Center mortgage note. In May 2017, we repaid in full, without penalty, the $52.0 million Two Buckhead Plaza mortgage note. In July 2017, we repaid in full, without penalty, the $77.9 million 3344 Peachtree mortgage note. We used the proceeds from the sales of the ACS Center, Emory Point I, and Emory Point II to repay the associated mortgages.
Contractual Obligations and Commitments
The following table sets forth information as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 with respect to our outstanding contractual obligations and commitments (in thousands):
 Total Less than 1 Year 1-3 Years 3-5 Years More than 5 years Total Less than 1 Year 1-3 Years 3-5 Years More than 5 years
Contractual Obligations:                    
Company debt:                    
Term Loan $250,000
 $
 $
 $250,000
 $
Unsecured Senior Notes 350,000
 
 
 
 350,000
Unsecured Credit Facility 
 
 
 
 
Unsecured credit facility (1) $
 $
 $
 $
 $
Unsecured senior notes 1,000,000
 
 
 
 1,000,000
Term loan 250,000
 
 250,000
 
 
Mortgage notes payable 500,903
 8,688
 66,925
 22,730
 402,560
 689,743
 11,850
 118,769
 332,242
 226,882
Interest commitments (1)(2) 274,381
 40,243
 78,207
 68,437
 87,494
 417,824
 61,740
 114,325
 98,543
 143,216
Ground leases 208,030
 2,321
 4,642
 4,713
 196,354
 224,400
 3,567
 12,283
 5,391
 203,159
Other operating leases 1,429
 515
 696
 218
 
 342
 187
 155
 
 
Total contractual obligations $1,584,743
 $51,767
 $150,470
 $346,098
 $1,036,408
 $2,582,309
 $77,344
 $495,532
 $436,176
 $1,573,257
Commitments:                    
Unfunded tenant improvements and construction obligations $188,339
 $171,731
 $16,608
 $
 $
 $237,100
 $192,464
 $44,636
 $
 $
Letters of credit 1,000
 1,000
 
 
 
Performance bonds 2,747
 314
 1,650
 
 783
 1,102
 1,095
 7
 
 
Total commitments $192,086
 $173,045
 $18,258
 $
 $783
 $238,202
 $193,559
 $44,643
 $
 $
(1)As of March 31, 2020, the entire $1.0 billion borrowing capacity was available to us under our Credit Facility.
(2)Interest on variable rate obligations is based on rates effective as of September 30, 2017.March 31, 2020.

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In addition, we have several standing or renewable service contracts mainly related to the operation of buildings. These contracts are in the ordinary course of business and are generally one year or less. These contracts are not included in the above table and are usually reimbursed in whole or in part by tenants.
Other Debt Information
Our existing mortgage debt is primarily non-recourse, fixed-rate mortgage notes secured by various real estate assets. Many of our non-recourse mortgages contain covenants which, if not satisfied, could result in acceleration of the maturity of the debt. We expect to either refinance the non-recourse mortgages at maturity or repay the mortgages with proceeds from asset sales, debt, or other capital sources.
85% of our debt bears interest at a fixed rate. Our variable-interest debt instruments, including our Credit Facility and $250 million term loan, may use London Interbank Offering Rate ("LIBOR") as a benchmark for establishing the rate. LIBOR is the subject of recent regulatory guidance and proposals for reform and in July 2017, the Financial Conduct Authority (the authority that regulates LIBOR) announced it intends to stop compelling banks to submit rates for the calculation of LIBOR after 2021. These reforms may cause LIBOR to no longer be provided or to perform differently than in the past. If LIBOR is no longer widely available, or otherwise at our option, our variable-interest debt instruments, including our Credit Facility and term loan facilities, provide for alternate interest rate calculations.
There can be no assurances as to what alternative interest rates may be and whether such interest rates will be more or less favorable than LIBOR and any other unforeseen impacts of the potential discontinuation of LIBOR. The Company intends to continue monitoring the developments with respect to the potential phasing out of LIBOR after 2021 and work with its lenders to ensure any transition away from LIBOR will have minimal impact on its financial condition, but can provide no assurances regarding the impact of the discontinuation of LIBOR.
Future Capital Requirements
OverTo meet capital requirements for future investment activities over the long term, we intend to actively manage our portfolio of properties, generating internal cash flows, and strategically sell assets to generate capital for future investment activities.assets. We expect to continue to utilize indebtedness to fund future commitments, if available and under appropriate terms. We may also seek equity capital and capital from joint venture partners to implement our strategy.
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or develop and/or raise capital on potentially unfavorable terms, or we may be unable to raise capital, which could have an adverse effect on our financial position or results of operations.
Cash Flows Summary
We report and analyze our cash flows based on operating activities, investing activities, and financing activities. The following table sets forth the changes in cash flows (in thousands):
Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
2017 2016 Change2020 2019 Change
Net cash provided by operating activities$194,913
 $119,251
 $75,662
$12,964
 $44,501
 $(31,537)
Net cash used in investing activities(25,882) (131,403) 105,521
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities417,784
 (70,698) 488,482
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities(142,551) 107,390
 (249,941)(321,777) 27,128
 (348,905)
The reasons for significant increases and decreases in cash flows between the periods are as follows:
Cash Flows from Operating Activities. Cash flows from operating activities increased $75.7decreased $31.5 million between the 20172020 and 2016 nine2019 three month periods primarily due to an increase in cash generated from property operations as a result of the Merger and an increaselarger decrease in operating distributions from joint ventures,liabilities, specifically accrued property taxes and accrued interest, in 2020. This is partially offset by an increase in net cash received from operations of properties acquired in the Merger in June 2019, of 1200 Peachtree, which was acquired in March 2019, and of Terminus, which was consolidated in the October 2019 when we purchased our partner's interest paid between the periods.in TOH.
Cash Flows from Investing Activities. Cash flows from investing activities increased $105.5$488.5 million between the 20172020 and 2016 nine2019 three month periods primarily due to proceedscash received from the ACS Center sale, offset by an increasesales of the Hearst Tower and Woodcrest operating properties, combined with the sales of our interests in property acquisition, development,the Gateway Village and tenant asset expenditures. These increases were also impacted by larger contributions to and increased distributions from unconsolidatedWildwood Associates joint ventures which are primarily related to the sale of Emory Point I and II.ventures.
Cash Flows from Financing Activities. Cash flows from financing activities decreased $249.9$348.9 million between the 20172020 and 2016 nine2019 three month periods primarily due to the repaymenta decrease in net borrowings on our Credit Facility in 2020, which has no outstanding balance as of mortgage notes payable and an increase in payments under the credit facility, offset by the proceeds from the common stock equity offering and increase in notes payable between the periods.March 31, 2020.
Capital Expenditures. We incur costs related to our real estate assets that include acquisition of properties, development of new properties, redevelopment of existing or newly purchased properties, leasing costs for new or replacement tenants, and ongoing property repairs and maintenance.
Capital expenditures for assets we develop or acquire and then hold and operate are included in the property acquisition, development, and tenant asset expenditures line item within investing activities on the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows. Amounts accrued are removed from the table below (accrued capital adjustment) to show the components of these costs on a cash basis. Components of costs included in this line item for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 and 20162019 are as follows (in thousands):

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Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
2017 20162020 2019
Acquisition of property$
 $82,120
Development$144,116
 $69,899
22,037
 11,983
Operating — leasing costs53,809
 53,425
2,801
 6,647
Operating — building improvements38,097
 2,063
21,202
 2,330
Purchase of land held for investment
 6,512
Capitalized interest6,509
 2,988
5,309
 1,015
Capitalized personnel costs5,361
 5,366
1,882
 1,093
Change in accrued capital expenditures(18,081) (11,384)13,811
 11,085
Total property acquisition and development expenditures$229,811
 $122,357
Total property acquisition, development, and tenant asset expenditures$67,042
 $122,785
Capital expenditures includingdecreased $55.7 million between the 2020 and 2019 three month periods primarily due to the purchase of 1200 Peachtree and the purchase of land in the first quarter of 2019. This is partially offset by increases in spending for projects under development, tenant improvements, and leasing commissions and by increased capitalized interest increased duerelated to an increase in the number ofDomain development projects between the periods and an increase in building improvement projects. Tenant improvements and leasing costs, as well as related capitalized personnel costs, are a function of the number and size of newly executed leases or renewals of existing leases. The amounts of tenant improvement and leasing costs for our office portfolio on a per square foot basis for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 were as follows:

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 Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2017 2016 2020 2019
New leases $6.98 $7.13 $12.33 $1.82
Renewal leases $4.21 $4.07 $6.58 $4.74
Expansion leases $6.36 $6.48 $8.28 $7.29
The amounts of tenant improvement and leasing costs on a per square foot basis vary by lease and by market. GivenDuring the levelfirst quarter of expected leasing and renewal activity, management expects2019, the Company executed a new full-building lease at 1200 Peachtree with NS that had lower than average tenant improvementsimprovement and leasing costs per square foot in future periods to remain consistent with those experienced in the first nine months of 2017.costs.
Dividends. We paid common dividends of $74.0$42.6 million and $50.5$27.3 million in the 20172020 and 2016 nine2019 three month periods, respectively. We funded the common dividends with cash provided by operating activities. We expect to fund our future quarterly common dividends with cash provided by operating activities, also using proceeds from investment property sales, distributions from unconsolidated joint ventures, and indebtedness, if necessary.
On a quarterly basis, we review the amount of the common dividend in light of current and projected future cash flows from the sources noted above and also consider the requirements needed to maintain our REIT status. In addition, we have certain covenants under credit agreements which could limit the amount of common dividends paid. In general, common dividends of any amount can be paid as long as leverage, as defined in our credit agreements, is less than 60% and we are not in default. Certain conditions also apply in which we can still pay common dividends if leverage is above that amount. We routinely monitor the status of our common dividend payments in light of the covenants of our credit agreements.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
General. We have a number of off balance sheet joint ventures with varying structures, as described in note 68 of our 20162019 Annual Report on Form 10-K and note 45 of this Form 10-Q. The joint ventures in which we have an interest are involved in the ownership, acquisition, and/or development of real estate. A venture will fund capital requirements or operational needs with cash from operations or financing proceeds, if possible. If additional capital is deemed necessary, a venture may request a contribution from the partners, and we will evaluate such request.
Debt. At September 30, 2017,March 31, 2020, our unconsolidated joint ventures had aggregate outstanding indebtedness to third parties of $444.8$185.8 million. These loans are generally mortgage or construction loans, most of which are non-recourse to us except as described in the paragraph below. In addition, in certain instances, we provide “non-recourse carve-out guarantees” on these non-recourse loans. Certain of these loans have variable interest rates, which creates exposure to the ventures in the form of market risk from interest rate changes.
We guarantee 12.5% of the loan amount related to the Carolina Square construction loan, which has a lending capacity of $79.8 million, and an outstanding balance of $62.2$76.1 million as of September 30, 2017.March 31, 2020. At September 30, 2017,March 31, 2020, we guaranteed $7.8$9.5 million of the amount outstanding.

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Critical Accounting Policies
There have been no material changes in the critical accounting policies from those disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.2019.

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Item 3.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
Our primary exposure to market risk results from our debt, which bears interest at both fixed and variable rates. We attempt to mitigate this risk by limiting our debt exposureThere have been no material changes in total and our maturities in any one year and weighting more towards fixed-rate debt in our portfolio. The fixed rate debt obligations limit the risk of fluctuating interest rates, and generally are mortgage loans secured by certain of our real estate assets and senior unsecured loans. At September 30, 2017 we had $850.9 million of fixed rate debt outstanding at a weighted average interest rate of 3.86%. At December 31, 2016, we had $994.7 million of fixed rate debt outstanding at a weighted average interest rate of 4.87%. The amount of fixed-rate debt outstanding decreased and the weighted average interest rate decreased from December 31, 2016 to September 30, 2017 as a result of repayment of mortgage notes payable, repayments on our credit facility and the issuance of senior unsecured notes at lower rates. See note 7 of the notes to condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional information regarding 2017 debt activity.
At September 30, 2017, we had $250.0 million of variable rate debt outstanding, which consisted of a $250.0 million term loan with an interest rate of 2.43%. At December 31, 2016, we had $384.0 million of variable rate debt outstanding, which consisted of the Credit Facility with an outstanding balance of $134.0 million at a weighted average interest rate of 1.87% and a $250.0 million term loan with a weighted average interest rate of 1.97%. Based on our average variable rate debt balances in the nine months ended September 30, 2017, interest incurred would have increased by $2.5 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2017 if these interest rates had been 1% higher.
The following table summarizes our market risk associated with our notes payable at March 31, 2020 compared to that as of September 30, 2017. It includes the principal maturing, an estimate of the weighted average interest rates on those expected principal maturity dates and the fair values of the Company’s fixed and variable rate notes payable. Fair value was calculated by discounting future principal payments at estimated rates at which similar loans could have been obtained at September 30, 2017. The information presented below should be readdisclosed in conjunction with note 7 of the notes to condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterlyour Annual Report on Form 10-Q. Notes receivable at September 30, 2017 were not material, and10-K for the table does not include information related to notes receivable.
 Twelve Months Ended September 30,      
($ in thousands)2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Thereafter Total Estimated Fair Value
Notes Payable:               
Fixed Rate$8,688
 $33,062
 $33,863
 $11,154
 $11,576
 $752,560
 $850,903
 $855,103
Average Interest Rate3.95% 3.95% 5.28% 3.73% 3.73% 3.80% 3.86%  
Variable Rate$
 $
 $
 $
 $250,000
 $
 $250,000
 $250,000
Average Interest Rate (1)
 
 % % 2.43% 
 2.43%  
(1)Interest rates on variable rate notes payable are equal to the variable rates in effect on September 30, 2017.

year ended December 31, 2019.

Item 4.    Controls and Procedures.
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Management necessarily applied its judgment in assessing the costs and benefits of such controls and procedures, which, by their nature, can provide only reasonable assurance regarding management’s control objectives.
As of the end of the period covered by this report, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the Chief Executive Officer along with the Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness, design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)). Based upon the foregoing, the Chief Executive Officer along with the Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective. In addition, based on such evaluation we have identified no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.


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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.    Legal Proceedings.
Information regarding legal proceedings is described under the subheading "Litigation" in note 810 to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements set forth in this Form 10-Q.
Item 1A. Risk Factors

Risk factors that affect our business and financial results are discussed in Part I, "Item 1A. Risk Factors," of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.2019. There have been no material changes in our risk factors from those previously disclosed in our Annual Report.Report and our Quarterly Reports other than as set forth below. You should carefully consider the risks described in our Annual Report and below, which could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results. The risks described in our Annual Report and below are not the only risks we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, and/or operating results. If any of the risks actually occur, our business, financial condition, and/or results of operations could be negatively affected.
A pandemic, epidemic or outbreak of a contagious disease, such as the ongoing global pandemic of COVID-19, could adversely affect us.
Public health crises, pandemics, and epidemics, such as those caused by COVID-19, could have a material adverse effect on global, national, and local economies, as well as on our business and our tenants’ businesses. The potential impact of a pandemic, epidemic, or outbreak of a contagious disease on our tenants and our properties is difficult to predict or assess. The extent to which the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, including the outbreaks in Atlanta, Austin, Charlotte, Phoenix, Tampa, and Dallas and actions taken to contain or slow them, impacts our operations and those of our tenants, will depend on future developments. These may include the scope, severity, and duration of the pandemic, and the actions taken to mitigate its impact, all of which are highly uncertain and unpredictable, but could be material. Considerable uncertainty surrounds the nature of COVID-19 and its potential effects, and the extent of and effectiveness of any responses taken on a national and local level to try to contain it. The long-term impact of COVID-19 on the U.S. and global economies is uncertain and could result in a world-wide economic downturn and recession that may lead to corporate bankruptcies among our tenants. Any of these developments, and other effects of the ongoing global pandemic of COVID-19 or any other pandemic, epidemic, or outbreak of contagious disease, could adversely affect us.
In addition to the general economic impact of a pandemic, epidemic, or outbreak of a contagious disease, if an outbreak of COVID-19 occurs within the workforce of our tenants or otherwise disrupts their management and other personnel, the business and operating results of our tenants could be negatively impacted. Large-scale “shelter in place” or “stay safe” executive orders in Atlanta, Austin, Charlotte, Phoenix, Tampa, or Dallas, where we have high concentrations of our lease revenues, could cause many of our tenants, including retailers and restaurants, to stay closed for an extended period of time. The negative impact upon our tenants may include an immediate reduction in cash flow available to pay rent under our leases, and although various governmental financial programs may mitigate this, governmental assistance may not be available to all affected tenants or may be significantly delayed. In turn, our tenants' inability to pay rent under our leases could adversely affect our own liquidity, and there can be no guarantee that additional liquidity will be readily available or available on favorable terms in the future. Large-scale executive orders and other measures taken to curb the spread of COVID-19 may also negatively impact the ability of our properties to continue to obtain necessary goods and services or provide adequate staffing, which may also adversely affect our operating results and reputation. Any increased costs or lost revenue as a result of tenant financial difficulty, or their need to comply with executive orders and other guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, may not be fully recoverable under our leases or adequately covered by insurance, which could impact our profitability. In addition to the potential consequences listed above, these same factors may cause prospective tenants to delay their leasing decisions or to lease less space. Even after the pandemic has ceased to be active, the prevalence of work-from-home policies during the pandemic may alter tenant preferences in the long term with respect to the demand for leasing office space.

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Item 2.    Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
We did not make any sales of unregistered securities during the third quarter of 2017.
We purchased the following common shares during the third quarter of 2017:
 Total Number of Shares Purchased* Average Price Paid per Share*
July 1 - 31274,852
 $8.84
August 1 - 31
 
September 1 - 30220,389
 9.35
 495,241
 $9.07
*Activity for the third quarter of 2017 related to the remittances of shares for stock option exercises. For information on our equity compensation plans, see note 1315 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K, and note 1012 to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements set forth in this Form 10-Q. We did not make any sales of unregistered securities during the first quarter of 2020.

We purchased the following common shares during the first quarter of 2020:
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 Total Number of Shares Purchased (1) Average Price Paid per Share (1)
January 1 - 317,940
 $41.31
February 1 - 2940,917
 41.57
March 1 - 31481
 34.33
 49,338
 $41.46
(1) Activity for the first quarter of 2020 related to the remittance of shares for income taxes associated with restricted stock vesting and to the remittance of shares for income taxes and strike price associated with the exercise of fully vested stock options.

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Item 6. Exhibits.
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
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101 †The following financial information for the Registrant, formatted in inline XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the condensed consolidated balance sheets, (ii) the condensed consolidated statements of operations, (iii) the condensed consolidated statements of equity, (iv) the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows, and (v) the notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
104 †Cover page interactive data file (formatted as inline XBRL with applicable taxonomy extension information contained in Exhibit 101).




 *Data required by ASC 260, “Earnings per Share,” is provided in note 11 to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this report.
 Filed herewith.


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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
COUSINS PROPERTIES INCORPORATED
 
  /s/ Gregg D. Adzema
 Gregg D. Adzema 
 
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Financial Officer) 
Date: October 25, 2017April 30, 2020




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