CoreCivic (CXW) Director Mark Emkes Sells 30,000 Shares

What Happened
Mark A. Emkes, a director of CoreCivic, sold 30,000 shares on August 24, 2026. The filing reports a weighted-average price of $34.25 per share, for total gross proceeds of $1,027,500. The transaction is reported as a sale (code S) and noted as an open-market or private sale.

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-08-24
• Transaction type/code: Sale (S) — open market or private sale (as reported)
• Shares sold: 30,000
• Price: weighted average $34.25; footnote reports per-share prices ranged $34.23–$34.37
• Total proceeds: $1,027,500
• Shares owned after transaction: not specified in the information provided (check the full Form 4 for post-transaction holdings)
• Footnote F1: weighted-average price shown; the reporting person can provide a breakdown of shares sold at each price within the stated range upon request
• Filing timeliness: Form 4 was filed Aug 26, 2026 (two days after the trade date), which is within the typical two-business-day reporting window

Context
A director sale is a disposal of shares and is commonly for personal reasons (diversification, liquidity, taxes) rather than a clear signal about company prospects. Purchases tend to be more informative about insider confidence. For full holdings, detailed timing, or a per-price breakdown of the trades, consult the complete Form 4 (Accession No. 0001193125-26-368765) or contact the issuer/SEC staff as noted in the footnote.