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): June 10, 1998
HIGHWOODS REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
(Exact name of registrant specified in its charter)
North Carolina 0-21731 56-1869557
(State of Formation) (Commission File (IRS Employer
Number) 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
HIGHWOODS/FORSYTH LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5. OTHER EVENTS
On June 10, 1998, Highwoods/Forsyth Limited Partnership (the "Operating
Partnership") changed its name to "Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership" at the
direction of its general partner, Highwoods Properties, Inc.
The Operating Partnership has two outstanding securities (the "Notes")
listed on the New York Stock Exchange, $100,000,000 6 3/4% Notes due December 1,
2003 and $110,000,000 7% Notes due December 1, 2006. The CUSIP numbers and
trading symbols for the Notes will not change, but they will begin trading under
the Operating Partnership's new name at the opening of business on June 19,
1998.
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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.
HIGHWOODS REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
By: Highwoods Properties, Inc., its general partner
By: /s/ Carman J. Liuzzo
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Carman J. Liuzzo
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Date: June 18, 1998
