SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 2, 2003
HIGHWOODS PROPERTIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant specified in its charter)
Maryland | | 1-13100 | | 56-1871668 |
| (State of Incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
3100 Smoketree Court, Suite 600, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
(Address of principal executive offices, zip code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (919) 872-4924
Item 5. Other Events
The purpose of this filing is to set forth an exhibit of Highwoods Properties, Inc.
Item 7(c). Exhibits
| 99 | | Press Release, dated January 2, 2003, announcing WorldCom’s rejection of its lease at Highwoods Preserve in Tampa, Florida |
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.
| HIGHWOODS PROPERTIES, INC. |
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| By: | | /S/ CARMAN J. LIUZZO
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| | | Carman J. Liuzzo |
| | | Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
and Treasurer |
Dated: January 3, 2003
