CoreCivic (NYSE: CXW) grants Nina Tran 8,351 restricted stock units

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Tran Nina A reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

CoreCivic, Inc. director Nina A. Tran reported an equity award of 8,351 restricted stock units on February 18, 2026. The units were granted at no cash cost and each represents the right to receive one share of common stock. They vest in full on the first anniversary of the grant date, subject to her continued service. After this award, she holds a total of 14,833 shares or units of CoreCivic common stock directly.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Tran Nina A

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	8,351	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 14,833 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Tran Nina A

(Last) (First) (Middle)

5501 VIRGINIA WAY

110

(Street)

BRENTWOOD TN 37027

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
CoreCivic, Inc. [ CXW ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/18/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	02/18/2026		A		8,351(1)	A	$0.00	14,833	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents restricted stock units ("RSUs") granted to the Reporting Person on February 18, 2026 (the "Grant Date"). Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock. The RSU's vest in full on the first anniversary of the Grant Date, subject to continued service with the Issuer through such vesting date.

	Joseph Bachmann	02/19/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did CoreCivic (CXW) director Nina Tran report in this Form 4?

Nina Tran reported receiving 8,351 restricted stock units from CoreCivic. These RSUs are a form of equity compensation that convert into common shares at vesting, aligning her interests with shareholders over time.

How many CoreCivic (CXW) restricted stock units were granted to Nina Tran?

She was granted 8,351 restricted stock units on February 18, 2026. Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of CoreCivic common stock upon vesting, providing potential future ownership without an upfront purchase.

When do Nina Tran’s CoreCivic (CXW) RSUs vest?

The 8,351 restricted stock units vest in full on the first anniversary of the February 18, 2026 grant date. Vesting is contingent on her continued service with CoreCivic through that vesting date, which encourages retention.

Did Nina Tran buy CoreCivic (CXW) shares in the market in this filing?

No, this filing reflects an equity grant, not an open-market purchase. The RSUs were awarded at a reported price of $0.00 per unit as compensation, rather than being acquired with personal funds.

How many CoreCivic (CXW) shares does Nina Tran own after the RSU grant?

Following the award, her direct holdings total 14,833 shares or share-equivalent units. This figure includes the newly granted 8,351 restricted stock units, which will only convert into common stock once they vest.

What type of security was involved in Nina Tran’s CoreCivic (CXW) Form 4?

The transaction involved CoreCivic common stock in the form of restricted stock units. Each RSU is a contingent right to receive one share of common stock at vesting, rather than a currently tradable share.