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): April 25, 2001 HIGHWOODS REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP ------------------------------------ (Exact name of registrant specified in its charter) North Carolina 0-21731 56-1869557 - -------------- ------- ---------- (State of Formation) (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 the registrant's general partner, Highwoods Properties, Inc. (the "Company"). Item 7(c). Exhibits 99 Press Release Announcing the Company's Additional 5 Million Share Repurchase Plan, dated April 25, 2001 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 REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP By: Highwoods Properties, Inc., its general partner By: /s/ Carman J. Liuzzo --------------------------------------- Carman J. Liuzzo Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Dated: April 26, 2001