Geo Group Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

The GEO Group (NYSE: GEO) reported the successful closure of a $230 million private offering of 6.50% exchangeable senior unsecured notes due 2026. This included a $30 million over-allotment. The notes will mature on February 23, 2026, with interest payable semiannually. Holders can exchange notes under specific conditions before November 2025. Proceeds will redeem $194 million of existing senior notes due 2022 and cover related transaction costs. This offering was made to qualified institutional buyers in compliance with SEC regulations.

The GEO Group (NYSE: GEO) announced the pricing of $200 million in 6.50% exchangeable senior unsecured notes due 2026, offered by its subsidiary, GEO Corrections Holdings, Inc. The offering, set to close on February 24, 2021, may yield net proceeds of approximately $192 million (or $221 million if the over-allotment option is fully exercised). The notes allow exchanges under specific conditions and will fund the repurchase of existing senior notes due 2022, along with transaction fees. Interest on the notes is payable semiannually, starting September 1, 2021.

The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE: GEO) announced its subsidiary, GEO Corrections Holdings, Inc., plans to offer $200 million in exchangeable senior unsecured notes due 2026. An additional $30 million may be offered to cover over-allotments. The notes will be guaranteed by GEO and its domestic subsidiaries. Proceeds will be used to repurchase its 5.875% senior unsecured notes due 2022, cover transaction fees, and for general corporate purposes. The offering is limited to qualified institutional buyers and has not been registered under the Securities Act.

The GEO Group (NYSE: GEO) announced its Q4 and full-year 2020 financial results, reporting Q4 revenues of $578.1 million and a net income of $11.9 million or $0.09 per diluted share. These results reflect a Goodwill impairment charge of $21.1 million due to COVID-19 impacts. For the full year, total revenues decreased to $2.35 billion, with net income at $113.0 million or $0.94 per diluted share, both down from 2019. The company is prioritizing debt repayment by reducing dividend payments amid heightened political scrutiny.

The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE:GEO) is set to announce its fourth quarter and full-year 2020 financial results on February 16, 2021, before the market opens. A conference call will follow at 11:00 AM ET the same day, featuring key executives including George C. Zoley and Brian R. Evans. Investors can join the call by dialing the provided numbers or tuning in via a live webcast available on GEO's investor relations website. A replay of the call will be accessible for one year as well as via telephone until March 2, 2021.

The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE: GEO) has announced the tax treatment of its 2020 dividend distributions, providing detailed breakdowns for income tax purposes. In total, shareholders received $1.78 per share, with $0.98 classified as ordinary dividends, and the remainder as non-dividend distributions. Notably, there were no qualified dividends for 2020. Shareholders are advised to consult tax advisors for personalized tax treatment. Key payment dates were February 21, April 24, July 24, and October 23, 2020.

The GEO Group (NYSE: GEO) announced that the Federal Bureau of Prisons will not renew its contract for the Moshannon Valley Correctional Facility, effective March 31, 2021. This facility contributed approximately $42 million to GEO's annual revenues. The company plans to market the facility to other federal and state agencies. CEO George C. Zoley noted that a decline in federal prison populations, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, influenced this decision. GEO operates numerous facilities globally and emphasizes rehabilitation and support programs.

The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE: GEO) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share on January 15, 2021, to be paid on February 1, 2021, to shareholders of record by January 25, 2021. George C. Zoley, Chairman and CEO, stated that this reduction in the dividend aims to accelerate debt repayment while maintaining a sustainable distribution for shareholders. GEO specializes in the operation of secure facilities and rehabilitation services, managing 123 facilities worldwide with a total of approximately 93,000 beds and a workforce of around 23,000 professionals.

The GEO Group (NYSE: GEO) announced that the Federal Bureau of Prisons will not rebid the contract for the 1,450-bed Rivers Correctional Facility, expiring March 31, 2021. This facility generated about $43 million in annual revenue for GEO. The company intends to market the facility to other federal and state agencies. Chairman George C. Zoley stated that the firm has operated the facility for 20 years, emphasizing community support initiatives like Reentry Success D.C. aimed at aiding rehabilitation and employment for returning citizens.