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Release – The GEO Group Closes Sale of Company-Owned Lawton Correctional Facility in Oklahoma for $312 Million

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Research News and Market Data on GEO

July 28, 2025

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BOCA RATON, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jul. 28, 2025– The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE: GEO) (“GEO” or the “Company”) announced today that on July 25, 2025, the Company completed the sale of the GEO-owned Lawton Correctional Facility (the “Lawton Facility”) located in Lawton, Oklahoma to the State of Oklahoma for $312 million and simultaneously transitioned the Lawton Facility operations to the Oklahoma Department of Corrections.

As previously disclosed, GEO expects to use the net proceeds from the sale of the Lawton Facility to acquire the 770-bed Western Region Detention Facility located in San Diego, California in a like kind real estate property exchange expected to close on July 31, 2025, and to pay off additional senior secured debt, including the remaining balance of the Term Loan B outstanding under the Company’s recently amended Credit Agreement. These transactions are expected to reduce GEO’s total net debt to approximately $1.47 billion and position GEO to consider potential future capital returns.

George C. Zoley, Executive Chairman of GEO, said, “We believe that the successful sale of our Lawton Facility is representative of the intrinsic value of our Company-owned facilities, which now total approximately 50,000 beds. We believe this important transaction is a significant deleveraging event that further strengthens our balance sheet and represents an important step to position our Company to consider potential future capital returns. Our management team and Board of Directors remain focused on the disciplined allocation of capital to enhance long-term value for our shareholders.”

About The GEO Group

The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE: GEO) is a leading diversified government service provider, specializing in design, financing, development, and support services for secure facilities, processing centers, and community reentry centers in the United States, Australia, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. GEO’s diversified services include enhanced in-custody rehabilitation and post-release support through the award-winning GEO Continuum of Care®, secure transportation, electronic monitoring, community-based programs, and correctional health and mental health care. GEO’s worldwide operations include the ownership and/or delivery of support services for 97 facilities totaling approximately 74,000 beds, including idle facilities and projects under development, with a workforce of up to approximately 19,000 employees.

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This news release may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements and any such forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by reference to the cautionary statements and risk factors contained in GEO’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission including its Form 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K reports. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this news release and are based on current expectations and involve a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements. Readers are strongly encouraged to read the full cautionary statements and risk factors contained in GEO’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including those referenced above. GEO disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

Pablo E. Paez 
Executive Vice President, Corporate Relations 
(866) 301 4436

Source: The GEO Group, Inc.

The GEO Group (GEO) – Amends Senior Revolving Credit Facility

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Wednesday, July 16, 2025

The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE: GEO) is a leading diversified government service provider, specializing in design, financing, development, and support services for secure facilities, processing centers, and community reentry centers in the United States, Australia, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. GEO’s diversified services include enhanced in-custody rehabilitation and post-release support through the award-winning GEO Continuum of Care®, secure transportation, electronic monitoring, community-based programs, and correctional health and mental health care. GEO’s worldwide operations include the ownership and/or delivery of support services for 103 facilities totaling approximately 83,000 beds, including idle facilities and projects under development, with a workforce of up to approximately 18,000 employees.

Joe Gomes, CFA, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Generalist , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Amended Facility. The GEO Group announced amendments to its April 2024 Credit Agreement that provide enhanced flexibility, better terms, and an extended maturity. Along with the additional payments on the outstanding debt, GEO has taken another step closer to being able to return capital to shareholders, in our view.

Details. The Amendment increases GEO’s revolver commitments from $310 million to $450 million and extends the maturity to July 14, 2030. The Amendment further provides that interest will accrue on outstanding revolving credit loans at a rate determined with reference to the Company’s total leverage ratio, which, as of today, reduces the rate by 0.50% from the prior applicable rate. The Amendment also increases GEO’s capacity to make restricted payments over the next five years.


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Release – The GEO Group Amends Senior Revolving Credit Facility

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July 14, 2025

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BOCA RATON, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jul. 14, 2025– The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE: GEO) (“GEO” or the “Company”) announced today the closing of an amendment to the Company’s Credit Agreement dated as of April 18, 2024 (the “Amendment”). The Amendment increases GEO’s Revolving Credit Facility (the “Revolver”) commitments from $310 million to $450 million and extends the Revolver’s maturity to July 14, 2030. The Amendment further provides that interest will accrue on outstanding revolving credit loans at a rate determined with reference to the Company’s total leverage ratio. As of today, revolving credit loans accruing interest at a SOFR based rate would accrue interest at the term SOFR reference rate for the applicable interest period plus 2.75% per annum, which is lower by 0.50% from the applicate rate prior to the Amendment. The Amendment also increases GEO’s capacity to make restricted payments over the next five years.

Prior to the closing of the Amendment, GEO repaid $132 million of the Term Loan B outstanding under the Credit Agreement. Further, as previously disclosed, GEO expects to use net proceeds from the sale of the GEO-owned Lawton Correctional Facility in Oklahoma, which is expected to close on July 25, 2025, to pay off additional senior secured debt, including the remaining balance of the Term Loan B outstanding under the Credit Agreement. These two transactions are expected to reduce GEO’s total net debt to approximately $1.47 billion and position GEO to consider potential future capital returns.

George C. Zoley, Executive Chairman of GEO, said, “We are pleased with this recent amendment to upsize and extend our Revolving Credit Facility, which is an important step to position our Company to consider potential future capital returns and support our future financial needs. This transaction also shows the growing support we are receiving from our existing and new banking partners. Our management team and Board of Directors remain focused on the disciplined allocation of capital to enhance long-term value for our shareholders.”

About The GEO Group

The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE: GEO) is a leading diversified government service provider, specializing in design, financing, development, and support services for secure facilities, processing centers, and community reentry centers in the United States, Australia, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. GEO’s diversified services include enhanced in-custody rehabilitation and post-release support through the award-winning GEO Continuum of Care®, secure transportation, electronic monitoring, community-based programs, and correctional health and mental health care. GEO’s worldwide operations include the ownership and/or delivery of support services for 98 facilities totaling approximately 77,000 beds, including idle facilities and projects under development, with a workforce of up to approximately 19,000 employees.

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Pablo E. Paez (866) 301 4436 
Executive Vice President, Corporate Relations

Source: The GEO Group, Inc.

Government Solutions Industry Report: CXW and GEO Poised to Benefit from Big Beautiful Bill

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Thursday, June 3, 2025

Joe Gomes, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Generalist , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Big Beautiful Bill. The Senate version of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” aligns with or even improves upon the House version when it comes to spending on immigration. While it remains to be seen the exact version that will come out of the reconciliation process and be sent to President Trump for his signature, the proposed versions should prove to be beneficial to both CoreCivic and The GEO Group.

Detention Budget. Both the Senate and House proposals call for $45 billion of funding for detention capacity or an additional $10.6 billion annually through fiscal 2029. This would represent an over 300% increase over the current detention budget. This level of funding could support detention bed capacity in excess of 115,000 beds, up from a current 41,500.

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The GEO Group (GEO) – From Lease to Ownership

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Wednesday, July 02, 2025

The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE: GEO) is a leading diversified government service provider, specializing in design, financing, development, and support services for secure facilities, processing centers, and community reentry centers in the United States, Australia, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. GEO’s diversified services include enhanced in-custody rehabilitation and post-release support through the award-winning GEO Continuum of Care®, secure transportation, electronic monitoring, community-based programs, and correctional health and mental health care. GEO’s worldwide operations include the ownership and/or delivery of support services for 103 facilities totaling approximately 83,000 beds, including idle facilities and projects under development, with a workforce of up to approximately 18,000 employees.

Joe Gomes, CFA, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Generalist , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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A Purchase. The GEO Group is purchasing the currently leased 770-bed Western Region Detention facility for $60 million, or $77,900/bed. GEO is currently leasing the facility at a cost of $5.1 million annually. GEO has had a long-term contract with the U.S. Marshals Service for use of the facility, which generates approximately $57 million of annualized revenue.

A Tax Savings. Expected to close by the end of July, the transaction is expected to be funded as a like kind real estate property exchange with proceeds from the previously announced sale of the GEO-owned  Lawton Correctional Facility, which is expected to close on July 25th, resulting in an estimated capital gains cash tax savings of approximately $9.5 million.


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Release – The GEO Group Announces It Has Entered Into a Purchase Agreement to Acquire the 770-Bed Western Region Detention Facility in San Diego, California for $60 Million

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July 1, 2025

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BOCA RATON, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jul. 1, 2025– The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE: GEO) (“GEO” or the “Company”) announced today that it has entered into a purchase agreement with SDCC Middle Block, LLC (the “Seller”), an affiliate of Holland Partners Group, to acquire the 770-bed Western Region Detention Facility located in San Diego, California (the “San Diego Facility”) for $60 million. GEO currently leases the San Diego Facility for approximately $5.1 million annually under a lease agreement that expires on March 31, 2029. GEO has a contract with the U.S. Marshals Service for the exclusive use of the San Diego Facility, which generates approximately $57 million in annualized revenues.

The purchase of the San Diego Facility is expected to close on July 31, 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, and is expected to be funded as a like kind real estate property exchange with proceeds from the previously announced sale of the GEO-owned Lawton Correctional Facility in Oklahoma (the “Lawton Facility”), which is expected to close on July 25, 2025, resulting in an estimated capital gains cash tax savings of approximately $9.5 million.

Following the closing of the sale of the Lawton Facility and the purchase of the San Diego Facility, GEO expects to have approximately $222 million in net proceeds. GEO expects to use the net proceeds, along with cash on hand and available liquidity, to pay off senior secured debt, including approximately $300 million in floating rate debt, which is expected to position GEO to consider potential future capital returns.

George C. Zoley, Executive Chairman of GEO, said, “The purchase of the San Diego Facility is expected to be accretive to our annualized Adjusted EBITDA and is expected to result in significant capital gains cash tax savings as a like kind real estate property exchange in connection with the previously announced sale of our Lawton Facility. The San Diego Facility has provided federal detention capacity and transportation services on behalf of the U.S. Marshals Services for approximately 25 years, and we believe it is ideally suited to provide these essential services due to its close proximity to the U.S. District Courthouse for the Southern District of California in downtown San Diego. Our Management Team and Board of Directors remain focused on the disciplined allocation of capital to enhance long-term value for our shareholders.”

About The GEO Group
The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE: GEO) is a leading diversified government service provider, specializing in design, financing, development, and support services for secure facilities, processing centers, and community reentry centers in the United States, Australia, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. GEO’s diversified services include enhanced in-custody rehabilitation and post-release support through the award-winning GEO Continuum of Care®, secure transportation, electronic monitoring, community-based programs, and correctional health and mental health care. GEO’s worldwide operations include the ownership and/or delivery of support services for 98 facilities totaling approximately 77,000 beds, including idle facilities and projects under development, with a workforce of up to approximately 18,000 employees.

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Pablo E. Paez, (866) 301 4436
Executive Vice President, Corporate Relations

Source: The GEO Group, Inc.

The GEO Group (GEO) – New USMS Transportation Contract

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Tuesday, June 17, 2025

The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE: GEO) is a leading diversified government service provider, specializing in design, financing, development, and support services for secure facilities, processing centers, and community reentry centers in the United States, Australia, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. GEO’s diversified services include enhanced in-custody rehabilitation and post-release support through the award-winning GEO Continuum of Care®, secure transportation, electronic monitoring, community-based programs, and correctional health and mental health care. GEO’s worldwide operations include the ownership and/or delivery of support services for 103 facilities totaling approximately 83,000 beds, including idle facilities and projects under development, with a workforce of up to approximately 18,000 employees.

Joe Gomes, CFA, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Generalist , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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USMS Contract. The GEO Group, through its GEO Transport subsidiary, has entered into a new 5-year contract, including option periods, with the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) for the provision of secure transportation and contract detention officer services across three service regions covering 26 federal judicial districts and spanning 14 states. The new contract highlights the Company’s diversified service platform, in our view, which provides the Company with numerous growth avenues.

Impact. The new contract is expected to generate up to approximately $147 million over the five-year period, or up to approximately $29 million in annualized revenues per full-year of operations, with margins consistent with GEO’s Managed-Only services contracts, which average approximately 15%.


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Release – The GEO Group Announces New Five-Year Contract With U.S. Marshals Service for Secure Transportation Services

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June 16, 2025

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BOCA RATON, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jun. 16, 2025– The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE: GEO) (“GEO” or the “Company”) announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, GEO Transport, Inc. has entered into a new five-year contract, inclusive of option periods, with the U.S. Marshals Service for the provision of secure transportation and contract detention officer services across three service regions covering 26 federal judicial districts and spanning 14 states.

The new contract is expected to generate up to approximately $147 million over the five-year period, or up to approximately $29 million in annualized revenues per full-year of operations, with margins consistent with GEO’s Managed-Only services contracts which average approximately 15 percent.

George C. Zoley, Executive Chairman of GEO, said, “We believe that this important new contract is a testament to the high-quality services GEO delivers on behalf of the U.S. Marshals Service, and it underscores the strength of our diversified services platform which provides our company multiple avenues to pursue quality growth opportunities. We are proud of our long-standing partnership with the U.S. Marshals Service, and we stand ready to continue to help the federal government meet its law enforcement priorities.”

About The GEO Group

The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE: GEO) is a leading diversified government service provider, specializing in design, financing, development, and support services for secure facilities, processing centers, and community reentry centers in the United States, Australia, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. GEO’s diversified services include enhanced in-custody rehabilitation and post-release support through the award-winning GEO Continuum of Care®, secure transportation, electronic monitoring, community-based programs, and correctional health and mental health care. GEO’s worldwide operations include the ownership and/or delivery of support services for 98 facilities totaling approximately 77,000 beds, including idle facilities and projects under development, with a workforce of up to approximately 18,000 employees.

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Pablo E. Paez (866) 301 4436
Executive Vice President, Corporate Relations

Source: The GEO Group, Inc.

The GEO Group (GEO) – Some More Good News

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Wednesday, June 11, 2025

The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE: GEO) is a leading diversified government service provider, specializing in design, financing, development, and support services for secure facilities, processing centers, and community reentry centers in the United States, Australia, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. GEO’s diversified services include enhanced in-custody rehabilitation and post-release support through the award-winning GEO Continuum of Care®, secure transportation, electronic monitoring, community-based programs, and correctional health and mental health care. GEO’s worldwide operations include the ownership and/or delivery of support services for 103 facilities totaling approximately 83,000 beds, including idle facilities and projects under development, with a workforce of up to approximately 18,000 employees.

Joe Gomes, CFA, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Generalist , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Favorable Adelanto Outcome. The GEO Group received some more good news yesterday with the U.S. District Court, Central District of California, approving a settlement that allows for immediate full intake at GEO’s 1,940-bed Adelanto ICE Processing Center in California. Recall, previous court rulings had limited the use of Adelanto based on the then prevailing COVID-19 conditions.

Another Uplift. Under a January 20025 ruling, the Court had allowed the facility to increase its population cap to 475 detainees. At full occupancy and under the current contract, GEO would see an uplift in revenue of some $31 million, with margins consistent with other Company-owned Secure Service facilities. Adding in Monday’s D. Ray James announcement, GEO could be looking at $100 million of additional revenue and approximately $26 million of net operating income on an annual basis.


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Release – The GEO Group Provides Update on Recent Court Settlement Allowing for Immediate Full Intake at Company-Owned 1,940-Bed Adelanto ICE Processing Center in California

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June 10, 2025

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BOCA RATON, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jun. 10, 2025– The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE: GEO) (“GEO” or the “Company”) announced today that the U.S. District Court, Central District of California (the “Court”) has approved a settlement in the case of Roman v. Wolf, which allows for immediate full intake at the GEO-owned, 1,940-bed Adelanto ICE Processing Center in California (the “Adelanto Center”).

The Court had previously issued several injunction orders, including an intake prohibition order issued more than four years ago, limiting the use of the Adelanto Center based on then-prevailing COVID-19 conditions.

At full occupancy, the Adelanto Center contract would be expected to generate up to approximately $31 million in additional incremental annualized revenues for GEO, with margins consistent with GEO’s company-owned Secure Services facilities.

ICE and GEO entered into a 15-year contract on December 19, 2019, for the provision of secure residential housing and support services at the Adelanto Center, consisting of a five-year base period followed by two five-year option periods. The current contract option period is effective through December 19, 2029.

George C. Zoley, Executive Chairman of GEO, said, “We believe the Adelanto Center plays an important role in helping ICE and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security fulfill their mission and operational priorities. We are proud of our approximately 350 employees at the Adelanto Center, whose dedication and professionalism have allowed GEO to establish a long-standing record of providing high-quality support services on behalf of ICE in the state of California.”

About The GEO Group

The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE: GEO) is a leading diversified government service provider, specializing in design, financing, development, and support services for secure facilities, processing centers, and community reentry centers in the United States, Australia, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. GEO’s diversified services include enhanced in-custody rehabilitation and post-release support through the award-winning GEO Continuum of Care®, secure transportation, electronic monitoring, community-based programs, and correctional health and mental health care. GEO’s worldwide operations include the ownership and/or delivery of support services for 98 facilities totaling approximately 77,000 beds, including idle facilities and projects under development, with a workforce of up to approximately 18,000 employees.

Use of forward-looking statements

This news release may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements and any such forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by reference to the cautionary statements and risk factors contained in GEO’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission including its Form 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K reports. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this news release and are based on current expectations and involve a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements. Readers are strongly encouraged to read the full cautionary statements and risk factors contained in GEO’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including those referenced above. GEO disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

Pablo E. Paez
Executive Vice President, Corporate Relations
(866) 301 4436

Source: The GEO Group, Inc.

Release – The GEO Group Announces Activation of Company-Owned 1,868-Bed D. Ray James Facility

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June 9, 2025

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BOCA RATON, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jun. 9, 2025– The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE: GEO) (“GEO” or the “Company”) announced today that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) has executed a contract modification, effective June 6, 2025, to activate a federal immigration processing center at the GEO-owned, 1,868-bed D. Ray James Facility (the “Facility”) in Folkston, Georgia under the existing intergovernmental service agreement (“IGSA”) involving the GEO-owned, 1,118-bed Folkston ICE Processing Center.

Under the modified IGSA, GEO expects to generate approximately $66 million in incremental annualized revenues in the first full year of operations, with margins consistent with GEO’s company-owned Secure Services facilities. GEO’s support services will include the exclusive use of this federal facility by ICE, along with security, maintenance, and food services, as well as access to recreational amenities, medical care, and legal counsel.

George C. Zoley, Executive Chairman of GEO, said, “We expect that our company-owned D. Ray James Facility in Georgia will play an important role in helping meet the need for increased federal immigration processing center bedspace. We are proud of our 40-year public-private partnership with ICE, and we stand ready to continue to help the federal government meet its expanded immigration enforcement priorities.”

About The GEO Group

The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE: GEO) is a leading diversified government service provider, specializing in design, financing, development, and support services for secure facilities, processing centers, and community reentry centers in the United States, Australia, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. GEO’s diversified services include enhanced in-custody rehabilitation and post-release support through the award-winning GEO Continuum of Care®, secure transportation, electronic monitoring, community-based programs, and correctional health and mental health care. GEO’s worldwide operations include the ownership and/or delivery of support services for 98 facilities totaling approximately 77,000 beds, including idle facilities and projects under development, with a workforce of up to approximately 18,000 employees.

Use of forward-looking statements

This news release may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements and any such forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by reference to the cautionary statements and risk factors contained in GEO’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission including its Form 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K reports. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this news release and are based on current expectations and involve a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements. Readers are strongly encouraged to read the full cautionary statements and risk factors contained in GEO’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including those referenced above. GEO disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

Pablo E. Paez, (866) 301 4436
Executive Vice President, Corporate Relations

Source: The GEO Group, Inc.

Release – The GEO Group Announces It Has Entered Into a Purchase Agreement to Sell Company-Owned Lawton Correctional Facility in Oklahoma for $312 Million

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June 5, 2025

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BOCA RATON, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jun. 5, 2025– The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE: GEO) (“GEO” or the “Company”) announced today that it has entered into a purchase agreement with the Oklahoma Department of Corrections for the sale of the GEO-owned Lawton Correctional Facility (the “Facility”) located in Lawton, Oklahoma for $312 million.

The sale of the Facility is expected to close on July 25, 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, and GEO expects to transition Facility operations to the Oklahoma Department of Corrections simultaneously on July 25, 2025. GEO expects to use the net proceeds from the sale of the Facility to pay down debt and for general corporate purposes.

George C. Zoley, Executive Chairman of GEO, said, “The sale of our Company-owned Lawton Correctional Facility is expected to be a significant deleveraging event for our Company. We believe that this important transaction is representative of the intrinsic value of our Company-owned facilities, which total more than 52,000 beds. Our Management Team and Board of Directors remain focused on the disciplined allocation of capital to enhance long-term value for our shareholders.”

About The GEO Group
The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE: GEO) is a leading diversified government service provider, specializing in design, financing, development, and support services for secure facilities, processing centers, and community reentry centers in the United States, Australia, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. GEO’s diversified services include enhanced in-custody rehabilitation and post-release support through the award-winning GEO Continuum of Care®, secure transportation, electronic monitoring, community-based programs, and correctional health and mental health care. GEO’s worldwide operations include the ownership and/or delivery of support services for 98 facilities totaling approximately 77,000 beds, including idle facilities and projects under development, with a workforce of up to approximately 18,000 employees.

Use of forward-looking statements
This news release may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements and any such forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by reference to the cautionary statements and risk factors contained in GEO’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission including its Form 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K reports. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this news release and are based on current expectations and involve a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements. Readers are strongly encouraged to read the full cautionary statements and risk factors contained in GEO’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including those referenced above. GEO disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

Pablo E. Paez, (866) 301 4436
Executive Vice President, Corporate Relations

Source: The GEO Group, Inc.

The GEO Group (GEO) – An ISAP Extension?

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Monday, June 02, 2025

The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE: GEO) is a leading diversified government service provider, specializing in design, financing, development, and support services for secure facilities, processing centers, and community reentry centers in the United States, Australia, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. GEO’s diversified services include enhanced in-custody rehabilitation and post-release support through the award-winning GEO Continuum of Care®, secure transportation, electronic monitoring, community-based programs, and correctional health and mental health care. GEO’s worldwide operations include the ownership and/or delivery of support services for 103 facilities totaling approximately 83,000 beds, including idle facilities and projects under development, with a workforce of up to approximately 18,000 employees.

Joe Gomes, CFA, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Generalist , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Enter Negotiations for Extension. On Friday, it was announced the government intends to enter into negotiations with GEO’s BI subsidiary for a one year extension of the ISAP program, which is currently effective through July 31, 2025. We would view an extension of this program as a significant positive for GEO in both the near-term and longer term.

A Positive Future? Acknowledging Friday’s release is limited to extending the current contract for a year, the verbiage used by the government contracting agency highlights the moat GEO has built around the business, suggesting the Company should be in the catbird’s seat for a longer term renewal. For example, the government states, “Market research conducted by the Office of Acquisition Management revealed that there is only one responsible source because the current contractor is uniquely positioned to maintain existing operations of the program without transitioning active program participants between contractor solutions.”


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