Highwoods Properties (HIW) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual meeting scheduled for May 12, 2026, with voting available online, by phone, mail, or during the virtual meeting.

• Proxy materials and annual report are accessible online, with options for paper or email copies upon request before April 28, 2026.

• Proxies, when executed, will be voted as directed or, if no direction is given, in favor of all board recommendations.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of seven directors: Charles A. Anderson, Carlos E. Evans, David L. Gadis, David J. Hartzell, Theodore J. Klinck, Anne H. Lloyd, and Candice W. Todd.

• Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditor for 2026.

• Advisory vote on executive compensation (say-on-pay).

• Board recommends voting FOR all nominees and proposals.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Proxy authorizes designated individuals to vote shares at the meeting and any adjournments.

• Voting instructions for shares held in the employee stock purchase plan are confidential and must be received by May 7, 2026.