CoreCivic (CXW) grants 28,090 RSUs to Chief Corrections Officer Swenson

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

CoreCivic, Inc. reported that Chief Corrections Officer Daren Swenson acquired 28,090 shares of common stock through a restricted stock unit (RSU) award granted on February 17, 2026. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of CoreCivic common stock at no cash cost.

The RSUs vest in three equal annual installments. Vesting occurs on the later of the first, second, and third anniversaries of the grant date or the date the company files its annual report on Form 10-K in each respective year. Following this award, Swenson holds 156,450 shares of common stock directly.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Swenson Daren

Role Chief Corrections Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	28,090	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 156,450 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^*

Swenson Daren

(Last) (First) (Middle)

5501 VIRGINIA WAY

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)
	Chief Corrections Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/17/2026

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	02/17/2026		A		28,090(1)	A	$0.00	156,450	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 (RSU's) granted to the Reporting Person on February 17, 2026 (the Grant Date). Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock. The RSU's vest annually in one-third increments on the later of the (i) first, second, and third anniversary of the award or (ii) the date on which the Company's annual report on Form 10-K is filed in each respective year.

	Joseph Bachmann	02/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did CoreCivic (CXW) report for Daren Swenson?

CoreCivic reported that Chief Corrections Officer Daren Swenson received an award of 28,090 restricted stock units. Each RSU represents a contingent right to one share of CoreCivic common stock, increasing his directly held common stock position to 156,450 shares after the grant.

How many CoreCivic (CXW) shares were involved in Daren Swenson’s Form 4 filing?

The Form 4 shows a grant of 28,090 restricted stock units to Daren Swenson. These RSUs are tied to CoreCivic common stock and were awarded at a stated price of $0.00 per share, reflecting equity-based compensation rather than an open‑market purchase.

What type of equity award did CoreCivic (CXW) grant to Daren Swenson?

CoreCivic granted Daren Swenson restricted stock units (RSUs) linked to its common stock. Each RSU equals a contingent right to one share, with no cash paid at grant, aligning compensation with future share delivery based on the vesting schedule outlined in the award terms.

When do Daren Swenson’s CoreCivic (CXW) RSUs vest?

The RSUs vest in one‑third increments over three years. Each tranche vests on the later of the first, second, and third anniversaries of the February 17, 2026 grant date or the date CoreCivic files its Form 10‑K for each respective year.

How many CoreCivic (CXW) shares does Daren Swenson own after this RSU grant?

After the RSU grant, Daren Swenson is reported as directly owning 156,450 shares of CoreCivic common stock. This figure reflects his holdings following the award of 28,090 restricted stock units reported in the Form 4 filing.

Was Daren Swenson’s CoreCivic (CXW) RSU grant a market purchase or sale?

The transaction is classified as a grant or award acquisition, not a market trade. The RSUs were issued at a stated price of $0.00 per share, indicating equity compensation rather than an open‑market buy or sell of CoreCivic common stock.