The GEO Group Commences Proposed Transactions to Address Its Debt Maturities and Strengthen Its Capital Structure

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Jul 19, 2022

The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE: GEO) (“GEO” or the “Company”) announced today a series of proposed transactions (the “Proposed Transactions”) with certain of its secured and unsecured creditors which will, if completed, comprehensively address the substantial majority of GEO’s outstanding debt scheduled to mature in 2023, 2024 and 2026. The Proposed Transactions are conditioned upon receipt of certain further creditor participation and consent. As further described below, GEO has entered into a binding support agreement with a significant percentage of its existing secured and unsecured creditors for the completion of the Proposed Transactions. GEO intends to complete the Proposed Transactions over the next 30 to 90 days, subject to meeting the requisite minimum participation and consent thresholds for the Proposed Transactions.