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MEMORANDUM
TO: All Employees
FROM: Barrett Brady
DATE: June 4, 1998
RE: Proposed Merger with Highwoods Properties
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I am pleased to inform you that our proxy statement regarding the subject
merger became effective on June 2, 1998 and has been mailed to all shareholders
and ESOP participants.
Our Board of Directors believes this transaction is beneficial to all
shareholders and urges them to vote in favor of the transaction. We are now
free to discuss the proxy materials with you. I would welcome any questions
you may have. Additionally, a toll free number has been established to
respond to inquiries. It is 888-750-5835.
I have also attached a copy of the statement issued by our Chairman,
Bill Hoskins.
