CoreCivic (CXW) director receives 8,351-share restricted stock unit grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Lappin Harley G. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

CoreCivic, Inc. director Harley G. Lappin reported an equity compensation grant of 8,351 shares of common stock in the form of restricted stock units. The units were granted on February 18, 2026 at a stated price of $0.00 per share as a non-cash award.

Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of CoreCivic common stock, vesting in full on the first anniversary of the grant date, subject to Mr. Lappin’s continued service with the company. Following this grant, he directly holds 75,360 shares of common stock.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Lappin Harley G.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

CORECIVIC, INC.

5501 VIRGINIA WAY, SUITE 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	75,360	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 insider transaction did CoreCivic (CXW) disclose for Harley G. Lappin?

CoreCivic reported that director Harley G. Lappin received a grant of 8,351 restricted stock units on February 18, 2026. Each unit represents one share of common stock, vesting after one year of continued service with the company.

How many CoreCivic (CXW) shares did Harley G. Lappin hold after the Form 4 transaction?

After the reported grant, Harley G. Lappin directly held 75,360 shares of CoreCivic common stock. This total reflects the addition of 8,351 restricted stock units awarded as equity compensation, subject to future vesting conditions tied to continued service.

Was Harley G. Lappin’s CoreCivic (CXW) Form 4 transaction a purchase or a grant?

The Form 4 shows an equity grant, not an open-market purchase. Harley G. Lappin acquired 8,351 shares through a restricted stock unit award with a stated price of $0.00 per share as part of his director compensation.

When do Harley G. Lappin’s restricted stock units in CoreCivic (CXW) vest?

The restricted stock units granted to Harley G. Lappin vest in full on the first anniversary of the February 18, 2026 grant date. Vesting is contingent on his continued service with CoreCivic through that one-year vesting date.

What does the Form 4 say about the structure of Harley G. Lappin’s CoreCivic (CXW) RSU award?

The Form 4 notes that each restricted stock unit granted to Harley G. Lappin represents a contingent right to receive one share of CoreCivic common stock. The award is a non-cash grant that fully vests after one year of continued service.