CoreCivic (NYSE: CXW) awards 8,351 RSUs to director Devin Murphy

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Murphy Devin Ignatius reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

CoreCivic director Devin Ignatius Murphy received an equity award of 8,351 restricted stock units (RSUs). The grant was made on February 18, 2026, and each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of CoreCivic common stock.

The RSUs vest in full on the first anniversary of the grant date, subject to Murphy’s continued service with the company through that date. Following this award, he beneficially owns 71,924 shares, reflecting his increased equity-based stake tied to ongoing service.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Murphy Devin Ignatius

Role Director

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

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 71,924 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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Murphy Devin Ignatius

(Last) (First) (Middle)

CORECIVIC

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	71,924	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 Devin Murphy receive in this Form 4?

CoreCivic director Devin Ignatius Murphy received a grant of 8,351 restricted stock units (RSUs). Each RSU is a right to receive one share of CoreCivic common stock, aligning his compensation more closely with shareholder value over time.

When do Devin Murphy’s new CoreCivic (CXW) RSUs vest?

The 8,351 RSUs granted to Devin Murphy vest in full on the first anniversary of the February 18, 2026 grant date. Vesting is conditioned on his continued service with CoreCivic through that vesting date, emphasizing long-term board engagement.

How many CoreCivic (CXW) shares does Devin Murphy own after this award?

After the reported RSU grant, Devin Murphy beneficially owns 71,924 CoreCivic shares. This total reflects his direct equity interest as reported in the Form 4, showing a meaningful alignment between his financial interests and those of other shareholders.

Did Devin Murphy buy or sell CoreCivic (CXW) stock in this filing?

This Form 4 does not report an open-market buy or sell. Instead, it reports an acquisition of 8,351 restricted stock units as a grant, with no cash purchase price and vesting tied to continued service on the CoreCivic board.

What type of security was reported for CoreCivic (CXW) in this Form 4?

The Form 4 reports non-derivative common stock underlying 8,351 restricted stock units granted to Devin Murphy. Each RSU converts into one share of CoreCivic common stock upon vesting, providing equity-based compensation rather than immediate cash remuneration.