CoreCivic (CXW) CAO sells 12,500 shares under Rule 10b5-1 plan

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

CoreCivic, Inc. Chief Administrative Officer Cole G. Carter sold 12,500 shares of Common Stock in an open-market transaction. The shares were sold at an average price of $18.94 each. After this sale, Carter directly holds 240,883 shares of CoreCivic common stock. The transaction was carried out under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Carter, indicating it was scheduled in advance rather than timed discretionarily.

Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1

Net Seller: 12,500 shares ($236,750)

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Carter, Cole G.

Role Chief Administrative Officer

Sold 12,500 shs ($237K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	12,500	$18.94	$237K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 240,883 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares sold: 12,500 shares Sale price: $18.94 per share Shares owned after sale: 240,883 shares +2 more

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Shares sold 12,500 shares Open-market sale of CoreCivic Common Stock

Sale price $18.94 per share Average price for the 12,500 shares sold

Shares owned after sale 240,883 shares Direct CoreCivic holdings post-transaction

Transaction code S (sale) Non-derivative open-market sale classification

Trading plan Rule 10b5-1 Sales executed under pre-arranged trading plan

Key Terms

Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, open-market sale, Common Stock, Form 4

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Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory

"The sales reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan"

A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.

open-market sale financial

"transaction_action: open-market sale"

An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.

Common Stock financial

"security_title: Common Stock"

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Form 4 regulatory

"The sales reported in this Form 4 were effected"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

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 if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

X

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^*

Carter, Cole G.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O CORECIVIC

5501 VIRGINIA WAY, SUITE 110

(Street)

BRENTWOOD TENNESSEE 37027

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/01/2026

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

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

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

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	04/01/2026		S(1)		12,500	D	$18.94	240,883	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. The sales reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person.

	Joseph Bachmann	04/01/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did CoreCivic (CXW) executive Cole G. Carter report in this Form 4?

Cole G. Carter, CoreCivic’s Chief Administrative Officer, reported an open-market sale of 12,500 shares of Common Stock at $18.94 per share. Following this transaction, he directly holds 240,883 CoreCivic shares, as disclosed in the Form 4 filing.

How many CoreCivic (CXW) shares did Cole G. Carter sell and at what price?

He sold 12,500 shares of CoreCivic Common Stock at an average price of $18.94 per share. This was an open-market transaction and is reported as a sale under transaction code “S” in the Form 4.

How many CoreCivic (CXW) shares does Cole G. Carter own after the reported sale?

After the reported transaction, Cole G. Carter directly owns 240,883 shares of CoreCivic Common Stock. This post-transaction holding figure is provided in the Form 4 and reflects his remaining direct equity stake.

Was Cole G. Carter’s CoreCivic (CXW) stock sale part of a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

Yes. A footnote states the sales were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person. Such plans pre-schedule trades, indicating the timing was set in advance rather than decided opportunistically.

What type of transaction is reported in Cole G. Carter’s CoreCivic (CXW) Form 4?

The Form 4 reports a non-derivative open-market sale of Common Stock, coded “S” for sale. It is categorized as an open-market sale transaction, rather than an option exercise, gift, or tax-withholding event.