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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · CoreCivic (CXW)

CoreCivic sells two California detention facilities to US government for $1.5 billion

Positive Impact 4 of 5 m&a Written later

CoreCivic completed the sale of its California City and Otay Mesa detention facilities to the Department of Homeland Security on July 2, 2026, for an aggregate gross price of $1.5 billion. The company expects net proceeds of approximately $1.1 billion after taxes and transaction expenses, which it plans to use mainly to repay debt, with the remainder for general corporate purposes that may include share repurchases.

Key points

  • California City Facility (2,560 beds) sold for $732.6 million and Otay Mesa Facility (1,994 beds) sold for $739.2 million, both completed July 2, 2026
  • Expected net proceeds of approximately $1.1 billion after approximately $0.4 billion in federal and state income taxes and transaction expenses
  • Plans to repay $270.0 million Revolving Credit Facility, $107.8 million Initial Term Loan, $100.0 million Incremental Term Loan, and remaining $238.5 million of 4.75% senior notes due October 2027
  • Expects to keep managing both facilities under existing ICE contracts, but ICE can terminate for non-appropriation or convenience; California City contract expires August 2027 and Otay Mesa contract expires December 2029

The filing

CompanyCoreCivic (CXW)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECJul 6, 2026, 8:00 AM ET
Accession number0001193125-26-295590

Items reported: 1.01 Material Definitive Agreement2.01 Acquisition or Disposition Completed7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

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