GEO Group (NYSE: GEO) executive surrenders shares to cover tax on vesting

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GEO Group executive Ronald A. Brack reported a tax-related share disposition. On March 3, 2026, he surrendered 465 shares of common stock at $15.06 per share to satisfy tax withholding tied to vesting of 1,906 restricted shares, rather than making an open-market sale.

After these adjustments, he directly held 95,644 shares of GEO Group common stock and 18,610 shares of restricted stock. The filing reflects routine equity compensation vesting and associated tax withholding.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Brack Ronald A.

Role See remarks

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	465	$15.06	$7K
holding	Restricted Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 95,644 shares (Direct); Restricted Stock — 18,610 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

The amount of shares has been adjusted to reflect the March 3, 2026 vesting of 1,906 shares of restricted stock. These shares were surrendered in order to satisfy the Reporting Person's tax withholding obligation upon the vesting of the restricted stock.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 03/05/2026 - 07:55 PM

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).

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^*

Brack Ronald A.

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

4955 TECHNOLOGY WAY

(Street)

BOCA RATON

33431-3367

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
GEO GROUP INC [ GEO ]

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

	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	See remarks

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/03/2026

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)
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	03/03/2026		F		465⁽²⁾	D	$15.06	95,644⁽¹⁾	D
Restricted Stock								18,610⁽¹⁾	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 amount of shares has been adjusted to reflect the March 3, 2026 vesting of 1,906 shares of restricted stock.

2. These shares were surrendered in order to satisfy the Reporting Person's tax withholding obligation upon the vesting of the restricted stock.

Remarks:

Executive Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller

	/s/ Ronald A. Brack	03/05/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did GEO (GEO) report for Ronald A. Brack?

GEO Group reported that Ronald A. Brack surrendered 465 common shares to cover tax withholding from restricted stock vesting. This was a tax-withholding disposition under code F, not an open-market sale, and reflects routine handling of equity compensation obligations.

How many GEO (GEO) shares did Ronald A. Brack hold after this Form 4?

After the reported transactions, Ronald A. Brack directly held 95,644 shares of GEO Group common stock and 18,610 shares of restricted stock. These holdings incorporate the March 3, 2026 restricted share vesting and the 465-share surrender for tax withholding obligations.

Was the GEO (GEO) Form 4 transaction a market sale of shares?

No, the GEO Group Form 4 shows a tax-withholding disposition, not an open-market sale. Ronald A. Brack surrendered 465 shares to satisfy tax obligations arising from vesting of 1,906 restricted shares, a common administrative step in equity compensation plans.

What does transaction code F mean in the GEO (GEO) Form 4 filing?

Transaction code F in the GEO Group Form 4 indicates payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities. Here, 465 shares were surrendered by Ronald A. Brack to cover tax withholding related to his restricted stock vesting on March 3, 2026.

How many restricted GEO (GEO) shares vested for Ronald A. Brack?

The footnotes state that 1,906 restricted GEO Group shares vested on March 3, 2026. The reported 465-share surrender of common stock was used to satisfy Brack’s related tax withholding obligation, leaving him with 18,610 restricted shares directly owned afterward.