| Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On November 4, 2026, CoreCivic, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Company”), issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026 and updating full-year guidance for 2026. A copy of the release is furnished as part of this Current Report as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. The Company will hold a conference call to discuss its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 20…

| Other Events. On November 3, 2026, the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) authorized an increase (the “Additional Authorization”) to its existing share repurchase program pursuant to which the Company may purchase up to an additional $500.0 million in shares of the Company’s outstanding common stock, par value $0.01 per share (“Common Stock”). As a result of the Additional Authorization, the aggregate authorization under the Company’s repurchase program increased from up to $1.…

| Regulation FD Disclosure. On September 25, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing Ms. Mayberry’s appointment as President and CEO and Mr. Swindle’s resignation as President and CEO due to health reasons. A copy of such press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. * * * Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This Current Report on Form 8-K contains statements as to the Company’s beliefs and expectations of the outcome…

CEO — Patrick D. Swindle: The CEO resigned for health reasons but was immediately succeeded by an internal promotion (Lucibeth N. Mayberry), indicating an orderly transition rather than a sudden loss of leadership.

Other Events. On August 7, 2026, the Company entered into an accelerated share repurchase agreement (the “ASR Agreement”) with a financial institution (the “Dealer”). Under the ASR Agreement, the Company will repurchase an aggregate of $500.0 million of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Common Stock”) as part of its existing capacity of $755.8 million under the Company’s recently announced expanded share repurchase program, which was approved by the Company’s Board o…

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On August 5, 2026, CoreCivic, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Company”), issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 and updating full-year guidance for 2026. A copy of the release is furnished as part of this Current Report as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. The Company will hold a conference call to discuss its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 at 10:00 a.…

Other Events. On August 4, 2026, the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) authorized an increase (the “Additional Authorization”) to its existing share repurchase program pursuant to which the Company may purchase up to an additional $500.0 million in shares of the Company’s outstanding common stock, par value $0.01 per share (“Common Stock”). As a result of the Additional Authorization, the aggregate authorization under the Company’s repurchase program increased from up to $700.0…

Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets. The information set forth above under

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. Midwest Regional Reception Center On August 4, 2026, CoreCivic, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Company”), entered into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale (the “Midwest Purchase Agreement”) with the United States of America and its assigns, by and through the Department of Homeland Security (“Buyer”), pursuant to which, and upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth therein, the Company sold to Buyer its 1,033-bed Midwest Regional Rece…

Other Events. On July 13, 2026, CoreCivic, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Company”), issued a press release announcing that it is delivering an irrevocable notice to the holders of all of the Company’s previously issued $250,000,000 original aggregate principal amount of 4.750% senior notes due 2027 (the “2027 Notes”) that the Company has elected to redeem in full the 2027 Notes that remain outstanding on August 12, 2026 (the “Redemption Date”). The 2027 Notes were otherwise scheduled to…

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. California City Facility Sale On July 2, 2026, CoreCivic, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Company”), entered into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale (the “California City Purchase Agreement”) with the United States of America and its assigns, by and through the Department of Homeland Security (“Buyer”), pursuant to which, and upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth therein, the Company sold to Buyer its 2,560-bed California City Det…

Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets. The information set forth above under

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On May 6, 2026, CoreCivic, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Company”), issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 and updating full-year guidance for 2026. A copy of the release is furnished as part of this Current Report as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. The Company will hold a conference call to discuss its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 at 10:00 a.m…

Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant. The information set forth above under

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. On April 10, 2026, CoreCivic, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Company”), entered into a Second Amendment to Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of April 10, 2026 (the “Second Amendment”), by and among the Company, as Borrower, certain subsidiaries of the Company party thereto, the lenders party thereto and Alter Domus Products Corp., as Administrative Agent (the “Administrative Agent”), which amends that certain Fourth Amended a…

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On February 11, 2026, CoreCivic, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Company”), issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025 and introducing full-year guidance for 2026. A copy of the release is furnished as part of this Current Report as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. The Company will hold a conference call to discuss its financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 20…

Executive Vice President and Chief Corrections and Reentry Officer — Daren Swenson: The filing discloses the internal promotion of a long-tenured employee to a senior executive role, which is a standard succession or advancement event rather than a departure.

Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant. The information set forth above under

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. On December 1, 2025, CoreCivic, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Company”), entered into a First Amendment to Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of December 1, 2025 (the “First Amendment”), by and among the Company, as Borrower, certain subsidiaries of the Company party thereto, the lenders party thereto and Alter Domus Products Corp., as Administrative Agent (the “Administrative Agent”), which amends that certain Fourth Amended…

Other Events. On November 7, 2025, the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) authorized an increase (the “Additional Authorization”) to its existing share repurchase program pursuant to which the Company may purchase up to an additional $200.0 million in shares of the Company’s outstanding common stock, par value $0.01 per share (“Common Stock”). As a result of the Additional Authorization, the aggregate authorization under the Company’s repurchase program increased from up to $500.…

Regulation FD Disclosure. In connection with the approval of the Additional Authorization (as described below) to the existing share repurchase program of CoreCivic, Inc. (the “Company”), the Company issued a press release on November 10, 2025, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference in

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On November 5, 2025, CoreCivic, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Company”), issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 and updating full-year guidance for 2025. A copy of the release is furnished as part of this Current Report as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. The Company will hold a conference call to discuss its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025…

Regulation FD Disclosure. On August 18, 2025, the Company issued a press release announcing Mr. Swindle’s appointment as CEO and Mr. Hininger’s transition from CEO to Special Advisor to the CEO and Chairman of the Board, effective as of January 1, 2026. A copy of such press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. * * * Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This Current Report on Form 8-K contains statements as to the Company’s belie…

CEO — Damon T. Hininger: The CEO is stepping down with a pre-announced internal successor (President/COO) and a transition agreement, indicating an orderly succession rather than a sudden loss of leadership.

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On August 6, 2025, CoreCivic, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Company”), issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 and updating full-year guidance for 2025. A copy of the release is furnished as part of this Current Report as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. The Company will hold a conference call to discuss its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 at 10:00 a.…