GEO Group sells Adelanto ICE complex for $950 million; buyback raised to $1.25 billion
GEO Group sold three Adelanto, California facilities totaling 2,644 beds to the Department of Homeland Security for $950 million, and expects about $705 million in net proceeds after taxes and fees. Its board also raised the share repurchase authorization by $750 million to $1.25 billion, and the company plans to use the proceeds to reduce debt, repurchase shares and for general corporate purposes, which matters to shareholders because it changes how capital will be deployed.
Key points
- Adelanto West (1,280 beds), Adelanto East (660 beds) and Desert View Annex (704 beds) sold for $950 million; the sale was completed concurrently with the October 2, 2026 agreement.
- Company anticipates about $705 million in net proceeds after federal and state taxes and transaction fees and expenses.
- GEO expects to keep providing support services under its ICE contract, which runs through December 19, 2034, including the current term ending December 19, 2029 and a five-year option period; ICE can terminate for non-appropriation or conve
- Repurchase authorization increased from $500 million to $1.25 billion, effective through December 31, 2029; no definitive agreement or timeline exists for other facility sales to ICE.
The filing
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