George C. Zoley, Executive Chairman and Director of GEO Group Inc. (GEO), has recently made several notable transactions involving the sale of company shares. On August 21, 2025, he disposed of 25,000 shares at a price of $21.38 per share. Subsequently, on August 22, 2025, he sold an additional 26,068 shares at a price of $21.37 per share. Furthermore, on August 25, 2025, he sold 10,480 shares at a price of $21.62 per share and 10,490 shares at a price of $21.68 per share. These transactions reflect significant movements in Mr. Zoley's holdings and are noteworthy in the context of the company's financial performance.
George C. Zoley, Executive Chairman and Director of GEO Group Inc. (GEO), has recently made significant transactions involving the sale of company shares. Over the span of several days in August 2025, Zoley disposed of a substantial portion of his holdings, providing insights into the company's financial dynamics and insider trading activities.
On August 21, 2025, Zoley sold 25,000 shares at a price of $21.38 per share. This transaction was followed by the sale of an additional 26,068 shares on August 22, 2025, at a price of $21.37 per share. On August 25, 2025, Zoley sold 10,480 shares at $21.62 per share and 10,490 shares at $21.68 per share. These transactions collectively represent a significant reduction in Zoley's beneficial ownership in the company.
Prior to these sales, Zoley's beneficial ownership stood at 4,107,853 shares. After the transactions, his direct beneficial ownership decreased to 4,057,853 shares. The filings also disclosed that Zoley holds indirect shares through two trusts for his child, totaling 52,400 and 52,450 shares, respectively. These transactions were conducted for estate planning purposes and do not indicate a change in Zoley's investment stance or the company's strategic direction [1][2].
The recent sales come at a time when GEO Group has been in the spotlight due to its strong turnaround in earnings and revenue growth. The company reported a profit turnaround from a loss in the previous year, with management updating full-year guidance to project higher net income. Additionally, GEO Group announced a $300 million share buyback program, which has fueled speculation about the company's future prospects [3].
Investors should consider these transactions as part of a broader evaluation of GEO Group's financial health and future prospects. The sales provide insights into the company's insider trading activities and the level of beneficial ownership held by its executive leadership. However, the sales do not appear to indicate a change in Zoley's investment stance or the company's strategic direction.
References:
[1] https://simplywall.st/stocks/us/commercial-services/nyse-geo/geo-group/news/geo-group-geo-valuation-analysis-following-profit-turnaround
[2] https://www.ainvest.com/news/george-zoley-sells-75-000-geo-shares-days-2508/
[3] https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/GEO/form-4-the-geo-group-inc-insider-trading-activity-e690991d1300.html
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