BOCA RATON, Fla., Mar 02, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The GEO Group (NYSE:GEO) ("GEO") commented today on the cancellation by the Federal Bureau of Prisons ("BOP") of the Criminal Alien Requirement 9 Solicitation ("CAR 9"). GEO had submitted its expanded 1,755-bed North Lake Correctional Facility (the "Facility") in Baldwin, Michigan under the CAR 9 Solicitation. GEO had undertaken a 1,225-bed expansion of the existing 530-bed Facility, and the expansion is expected to be completed in 2010. George C. Zoley, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of GEO, said, "We are disappointed by the BOP's decision to cancel the CAR 9 Solicitation due to a funding shortfall. The BOP is a valued client of GEO'... more
BOCA RATON, Fla., Feb 23, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The GEO Group (NYSE:GEO) ("GEO") announced today that it has received the top award from HR Solutions, Inc. for the "Most Improved Overall Job Satisfaction" among participants in the 2009 Employee Engagement Survey which was conducted nationwide. The "Most Improved Overall Job Satisfaction" award is given to the company with the most improved year-over-year score in the Overall Job Satisfaction survey categories. GEO was selected as the most improved company for this award from more than 600 companies that participated in the 2009 Employee Engagement Survey conducted by HR Solutions, In... more
4Q GAAP Reported Earnings from Continuing Operations of $15.5 Million - $0.30 EPS4Q Pro-Forma Earnings Increased 10% to $21.0 Million - $0.40 EPSBoard of Directors Approves $80.0 Million Stock Repurchase ProgramFull-Year 2010 Pro Forma EPS Guidance of $1.36 to $1.46 and 2010 Adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of $2.13 to $2.23BOCA RATON, Fla., Feb 22, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The GEO Group (NYSE: GEO) ("GEO") today reported fourth quarter and full-year 2009 financial results. GEO reported fourth quarter 2009 GAAP income from continuing operations of $15.5 million, or $0.30 per diluted share, which includes a one-time, after-tax expense of $4.2 million, or $0.08 ... more
The GEO Group (NYSE:GEO) ("GEO") is named a Forbes.com 400 Best Big Company in America. GEO was an industry standout with and average five-year total return of 22%. more
Joseph Woodbring has been appointed as the new Vice President for the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR). more
Mark Karsonovich implemented a new training standardization and learning management system here at GEO. more