CoreCivic officer sells 12,500 company shares

CoreCivic, Inc. Chief Administrative Officer Cole G. Carter executed an open-market sale of 12,500 shares of common stock at $20.64 per share.

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CoreCivic, Inc. Chief Administrative Officer Cole G. Carter executed an open-market sale of 12,500 shares of common stock at $20.64 per share. The transaction was carried out under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, and Carter continues to directly hold 228,383 shares after the sale.

Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1

Net Seller: 12,500 shares

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Carter, Cole G.

Role Chief Administrative Officer

Sold 12,500 shs ($258K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	12,500	$20.64	$258K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 228,383 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

F1. The sales reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person.

Key Figures

Shares sold: 12,500 shares Sale price per share: $20.64 per share Shares held after sale: 228,383 shares

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Shares sold 12,500 shares Open-market sale of CoreCivic common stock

Sale price per share $20.64 per share Price for the 12,500 shares sold

Shares held after sale 228,383 shares Direct holdings after the reported transaction

Key Terms

Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, open-market sale, 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 adopted by the reporting person."

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.

Form 4 regulatory

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

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.

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

Cole G. Carter reported an open-market sale of 12,500 shares of CoreCivic common stock. The shares were sold at $20.64 each, and he directly holds 228,383 shares after the transaction, according to the Form 4 disclosure.

At what price did Cole G. Carter sell CoreCivic (CXW) shares?

He sold 12,500 CoreCivic common shares at an average price of $20.64 per share. This price reflects the transaction value reported, resulting in total sale proceeds of about $258,000 based on the disclosed share count and price.

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

After the reported sale, Cole G. Carter directly holds 228,383 shares of CoreCivic common stock. This post-transaction holding is disclosed in the Form 4 and shows he retains a significant remaining equity position in the company.

Was the CoreCivic (CXW) insider sale made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. A footnote states the sales were effected under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Cole G. Carter. Such pre-arranged plans schedule trades in advance, helping separate routine liquidity transactions from discretionary market-timing decisions.

Is this CoreCivic (CXW) Form 4 filing an open-market sale or another type of transaction?

The filing describes the transaction as an open-market sale of common stock. The Form 4 uses transaction code “S” with the description “Sale in open market or private transaction,” indicating a standard sale rather than an option exercise or gift.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 05/01/2026 - 06:06 PM EDT

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

OMB APPROVAL

OMB Number:			3235-0287
Estimated average burden
hours per response:			0.5

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

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)
05/01/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	05/01/2026		S⁽¹⁾		12,500	D	$20.64	228,383	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

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	05/01/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR