CoreCivic (CXW) EVP Groschen receives 50,968 RSUs in new equity grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

CoreCivic executive Laura A. Groschen reported an equity award in the company’s stock. On January 5, 2026, she received 50,968 shares of CoreCivic common stock in the form of restricted stock units at a grant price of $19.62 per share.

The award was granted as an incentive for accepting the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Information and Digital Officer. These RSUs vest in three equal annual installments on each anniversary of the grant date. After this award, she beneficially owns 50,968 shares directly.

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^*

Groschen Laura A

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O 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)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP, Chf Info & Digital Ofcr

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/05/2026

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	01/05/2026	01/05/2026	A		50,968(1)	A	$19.62	50,968	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 January 5th, 2026 as an incentive for acceptance of the EVP and Chief Information and Digital Officer role at CoreCivic. These are time-based RSUs that vest in 1/3 allotments on the anniversary of the award over a three-year period.

	Joseph Bachmann	02/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did CoreCivic (CXW) report for Laura A. Groschen?

CoreCivic reported that executive Laura A. Groschen received 50,968 restricted stock units of common stock on January 5, 2026. The grant was recorded at $19.62 per share and was given as an incentive for her role as Executive Vice President and Chief Information and Digital Officer.

How many CoreCivic (CXW) shares did Laura A. Groschen beneficially own after this Form 4?

After the reported transaction, Laura A. Groschen beneficially owned 50,968 shares of CoreCivic common stock directly. These shares are represented by restricted stock units that vest over time, aligning her equity ownership with her long-term service in the executive role.

What type of equity award did CoreCivic (CXW) grant to Laura A. Groschen?

CoreCivic granted Laura A. Groschen restricted stock units, or RSUs, tied to its common stock. The award totals 50,968 RSUs, granted on January 5, 2026, as an incentive for accepting the Executive Vice President and Chief Information and Digital Officer position at the company.

What is the vesting schedule for Laura A. Groschen’s CoreCivic (CXW) RSUs?

Laura A. Groschen’s 50,968 CoreCivic RSUs vest in three equal installments over three years. The units are time-based and vest in one-third allotments on each anniversary of the January 5, 2026 award date, linking full ownership to continued employment.

At what price were Laura A. Groschen’s CoreCivic (CXW) RSUs granted?

The 50,968 CoreCivic RSUs granted to Laura A. Groschen were recorded at a grant price of $19.62 per share. This price is used for reporting purposes on the Form 4 and reflects the per-share value of the restricted stock unit award.