The GEO Group Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results

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* 3Q GAAP Earnings Increased 24% to $19.3 Million - $0.37 EPS
* 3Q Pro-Forma Earnings Increased 15% to $19.9 Million - $0.38 EPS
* Confirms 4Q Pro Forma EPS Guidance - $0.38 to $0.39 and
Increases full-year pro forma EPS Guidance - $1.40 to $1.41

BOCA RATON, Fla.--(Business Wire)--
The GEO Group (NYSE: GEO) ("GEO") today reported third quarter 2009 financial
results. GEO reported third quarter 2009 GAAP income from continuing operations
of $19.3 million, or $0.37 per diluted share, compared to $15.5 million, or
$0.30 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2008. Third quarter 2009pro
forma income from continuing operations increased to $19.9 million, or $0.38 per
diluted share, from pro forma income from continuing operations of $17.3
million, or $0.33 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2008.

For the first nine months of 2009, GEO reported GAAP income from continuing
operations of $50.8 million, or $0.98 per diluted share, compared to $41.2
million, or $0.80 per diluted share, for the first nine months of 2008. Pro
forma income from continuing operations for the first nine months of 2009
increased to $52.8 million, or $1.02 per diluted share, from pro forma income
from continuing operations of $45.7 million, or $0.88 per diluted share, for the
first nine months of 2008.

George C. Zoley, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of GEO, said: "Our strong
third quarter earnings results and confirmed outlook for the fourth quarter
continue to be driven by sound operational and financial results through our
diversified business units. Our already strong balance sheet has been further
strengthened by our recent refinancing transactions, and we are now well
positioned to take advantage of the robust demand for correctional, detention,
and residential treatment beds in our core market segments."

Pro forma income from continuing operations excludes start-up/transition
expenses, international bid and proposal costs, and other items as set forth in
the table below, which presents a reconciliation of pro forma income from
continuing operations to GAAP income from continuing operations for the third
quarter and first nine months of 2009. Please see the section of this press
release below entitled "Important Information on GEO`s Non-GAAP Financial
Measures" for information on how GEO defines pro forma income from continuing
operations.

Table 1. Reconciliation of Pro Forma Income from Continuing Operations to GAAP Income from Continuing Operations
(In thousands except per share data) 13 Weeks Ended 13 Weeks Ended 39 Weeks Ended 39 Weeks Ended
27-Sep-09 28-Sep-08 27-Sep-09 28-Sep-08
Income from continuing operations $ 19,258 $ 15,497 $ 50,820 $ 41,237
Start-up/transition expenses, net of tax 634 1,769 1,708 4,224
International bid and proposal expenses, net of tax - 51 306 246
Pro forma income from continuing operations $ 19,892 $ 17,317 $ 52,834 $ 45,707

Diluted earnings per share
Income from Continuing Operations $ 0.37 $ 0.30 $ 0.98 $ 0.80
Start-up/transition expenses, net of tax 0.01 0.03 0.03 0.08
International bid and proposal expenses, net of tax - - 0.01 -
Diluted pro forma earnings per share $ 0.38 $ 0.33 $ 1.02 $ 0.88

Weighted average common shares outstanding-diluted 51,950 51,803 51,847 51,820

Business Segment Results

The following table presents a summary of GEO`s segment financial results for
the third quarter and first nine months of 2009.

Table 2. Business Segment Results
13 Weeks Ended 13 Weeks Ended 39 Weeks Ended 39 Weeks Ended
27-Sep-09 28-Sep-08 27-Sep-09 28-Sep-08
Revenues
U.S. Corrections $ 192,606 $ 177,930 $ 576,640 $ 520,029
International Services 36,668 33,896 92,217 102,927
GEO Care 27,722 28,794 84,185 89,063
Construction 37,869 13,485 77,263 74,534
$ 294,865 $ 254,105 $ 830,305 $ 786,553

Operating Expenses
U.S. Corrections $ 137,397 $ 129,645 $ 418,861 $ 381,863
International Services 34,477 31,058 85,539 93,809
GEO Care 24,635 25,180 74,104 78,380
Construction 37,899 13,369 77,088 74,222
$ 234,408 $ 199,252 $ 655,592 $ 628,274

Depreciation & Amortization Expense
U.S. Corrections $ 8,899 $ 8,542 $ 26,955 $ 24,918
International Services 376 415 1,039 1,201
GEO Care 341 372 1,068 1,404
Construction - - - -
$ 9,616 $ 9,329 $ 29,062 $ 27,523
Compensated Mandays
U.S. Corrections 3,584,062 3,325,492 10,708,144 9,794,737
International Services 548,821 525,161 1,599,143 1,575,482
GEO Care 133,094 133,048 400,032 408,869
4,265,977 3,983,701 12,707,319 11,779,088

Revenue Producing Beds
U.S. Corrections 42,088 39,599 42,088 39,599
International Services 6,031 5,771 6,031 5,771
GEO Care 1,516 1,528 1,516 1,528
49,635 46,898 49,635 46,898

Average Occupancy
U.S. Corrections 93.6 % 96.0 % 94.0 % 95.9 %
International Services 100.0 % 100.0 % 100.0 % 100.0 %
GEO Care 96.5 % 100.0 % 96.7 % 100.0 %
94.5 % 96.6 % 94.8 % 96.6 %

Adjusted EBITDA

Third quarter 2009 Adjusted EBITDA increased to $46.7 million from $41.3 million
in the third quarter of 2008. For the first nine months of 2009, Adjusted EBITDA
increased to $130.7 million from $114.8 million for the first nine months of
2008. Please see the section of this press release below entitled "Important
Information on GEO`s Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for information on how GEO
defines Adjusted EBITDA. The following table presents a reconciliation from
Adjusted EBITDA to GAAP Net income for the third quarter and first nine months
of 2009.

Table 3. Reconciliation from Adjusted EBITDA to GAAP Net Income
(In thousands) 13 Weeks Ended 13 Weeks Ended 39 Weeks Ended 39 Weeks Ended
27-Sep-09 28-Sep-08 27-Sep-09 28-Sep-08
Net income $ 19,258 $ 15,859 $ 50,474 $ 42,465
Interest expense, net 5,309 5,431 16,978 16,087
Income tax provision 11,493 8,430 30,324 23,616
Depreciation and amortization 9,616 9,329 29,062 27,523
EBITDA $ 45,676 $ 39,049 $ 126,838 $ 109,691

Adjustments, pre-tax
Discontinued operations, (income) loss - (710 ) 562 (2,103 )
Start-up/transition expenses 1,034 2,844 2,785 6,829
International bid and proposal expenses - 82 499 394
Adjusted EBITDA $ 46,710 $ 41,265 $ 130,684 $ 114,811

Adjusted Free Cash Flow

Adjusted Free Cash Flow for the third quarter of 2009 increased to $32.1 million
from $25.3 million for the third quarter of 2008. For the first nine months of
2009, Adjusted Free Cash Flow increased to $87.3 million from $67.2 million for
the first nine months of 2008. Please see the section of this press release
below entitled "Important Information on GEO`s Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for
information on how GEO defines Adjusted Free Cash Flow. The following table
presents a reconciliation from Adjusted Free Cash Flow to GAAP income from
continuing operations for the third quarter and first nine months of 2009.

Table 4. Reconciliation of Adjusted Free Cash Flow to GAAP Income from Continuing Operations
(In thousands) 13 Weeks Ended 13 Weeks Ended 39 Weeks Ended 39 Weeks Ended
27-Sep-09 28-Sep-08 27-Sep-09 28-Sep-08
Income from Continuing Operations $ 19,258 $ 15,497 $ 50,820 $ 41,237
Depreciation and Amortization 9,616 9,329 29,062 27,523
Income Tax Provision 11,493 8,430 30,324 23,616
Income Taxes Paid (7,551 ) (7,850 ) (23,963 ) (26,056 )
Stock Based Compensation 976 1,103 3,357 2,906
Maintenance Capital Expenditures (3,000 ) (4,051 ) (6,679 ) (9,272 )
Equity in Earnings of Affiliates, Net of Income Tax (904 ) (778 ) (2,407 ) (2,009 )
Amortization of Debt Costs and Other Non-Cash Interest 1,167 720 3,471 2,055
Start-up/transition expenses 1,034 2,844 2,785 6,829
International bid and proposal expenses - 82 499 394
Adjusted Free Cash Flow $ 32,089 $ 25,326 $ 87,269 $ 67,223

Financial Guidance

GEO confirmed its financial guidance for the fourth quarter 2009. For the fourth
quarter 2009, GEO expects total revenues to be in the range of $313 million to
$318 million, including approximately $25 million in construction revenues, and
earnings to be in a range of $0.38 to $0.39 per diluted share, excluding $0.08
per diluted share in a one-time, after-tax charge related to the early
extinguishment of debt associated with the redemption of GEO`s $150 million, 8¼%
senior unsecured notes due 2013 as well as $0.03 per diluted share in after-tax
start-up/transition expenses.

For the full-year 2009, GEO expects total revenues to be in the range of $1.143
billion to $1.148 billion, including approximately $102 million in construction
revenues, and GEO increased its earnings guidance to a pro forma range of $1.40
to $1.41 per diluted share, excluding $0.08 per diluted share in a one-time,
after-tax charge related to the early extinguishment of debt associated with the
redemption of GEO`s $150 million, 8¼% senior unsecured notes due 2013 as well as
$0.07 per diluted share in after-tax start-up/transition expenses and
international bid and proposal costs.

GEO`s guidance is based on a number of assumptions related to GEO`s business
including the continued operation of GEO`s current contracts at projected
occupancy levels and the activation of GEO`s announced projects under
development as scheduled.

Conference Call Information

GEO has scheduled a conference call and simultaneous webcast at 11:00 AM
(Eastern Time) today to discuss GEO`s third quarter 2009 financial results as
well as its progress and outlook. The call-in number for the U.S. is
1-866-804-6925 and the international call-in number is 1-857-350-1671. The
participant pass-code for the conference call is 50426075. In addition, a live
audio webcast of the conference call may be accessed on the Conference
Calls/Webcasts section of GEO`s investor relations home page at
www.geogroup.com. A replay of the audio webcast will be available on the website
for one year. A telephonic replay of the conference call will be available until
December 2, 2009 at 1-888-286-8010 (U.S.) and 1-617-801-6888 (International).
The pass-code for the telephonic replay is 52882628. GEO will discuss Non-GAAP
("Pro Forma") basis information on the conference call. A reconciliation from
Non-GAAP ("Pro Forma") basis information to GAAP basis results may be found on
the Conference Calls/Webcasts section of GEO`s investor relations home page at
www.geogroup.com.

About The GEO Group, Inc.

The GEO Group, Inc. ("GEO") is a world leader in the delivery of correctional,
detention, and residential treatment services to federal, state, and local
government agencies around the globe. GEO offers a turnkey approach that
includes design, construction, financing, and operations. GEO represents
government clients in the United States, Australia, South Africa, and the United
Kingdom. GEO`s worldwide operations include the management and/or ownership of
62 correctional and residential treatment facilities with a total design
capacity of approximately 60,000 beds, including projects under development.

Important Information on GEO`s Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Pro forma income from continuing operations, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted Free
Cash Flow are non-GAAP financial measures. Pro forma income from continuing
operations is defined as income from continuing operations excluding
start-up/transition expenses, international bid and proposal expenses, and other
items as set forth in Table 1 above. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as EBITDA
excluding start-up/transition expenses, international bid and proposal expenses,
and other items as set forth in Table 3 above. Adjusted Free Cash Flow is
defined as income from continuing operations after giving effect to the items
set forth in Table 4 above. A reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to the
most directly comparable GAAP measurements of these items is included above in
Tables 1, 3, and 4, respectively. GEO believes that these financial measures are
important operating measures that supplement discussion and analysis of GEO`s
financial results derived in accordance with GAAP. These non-GAAP financial
measures should be read in conjunction with GEO`s consolidated financial
statements and related notes included in GEO`s filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.

Safe-Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding future events
and future performance of GEO that involve risks and uncertainties that could
materially affect actual results, including statements regarding estimated
earnings, revenues and costs and our ability to maintain growth and strengthen
contract relationships. Factors that could cause actual results to vary from
current expectations and forward-looking statements contained in this press
release include, but are not limited to: (1) GEO`s ability to meet its financial
guidance for 2009 given the various risks to which its business is exposed; (2)
GEO`s ability to successfully pursue further growth and continue to enhance
shareholder value; (3) GEO`s ability to access the capital markets in the future
on satisfactory terms or at all;(4) risks associated with GEO`s ability to
control operating costs associated with contract start-ups; (5) GEO`s ability to
timely open facilities as planned, profitably manage such facilities and
successfully integrate such facilities into GEO`s operations without substantial
costs; (6) GEO`s ability to win management contracts for which it has submitted
proposals and to retain existing management contracts; (7) GEO`s ability to
obtain future financing on acceptable terms; (8) GEO`s ability to sustain
company-wide occupancy rates at its facilities; and (9) other factors contained
in GEO`s Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including the forms 10-K,
10-Q and 8-K reports.

Third quarter and first nine months 2009 financial tables to follow:

THE GEO GROUP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

FOR THE THIRTEEN AND THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED

SEPTEMBER 27, 2009 AND SEPTEMBER 28, 2008

(In thousands, except per share data)

(UNAUDITED)

Thirteen Weeks Ended Thirty-nine Weeks Ended
September 27, 2009 September 28, 2008 September 27, 2009 September 28, 2008
Revenues $ 294,865 $ 254,105 $ 830,305 $ 786,553
Operating expenses 234,408 199,252 655,592 628,274
Depreciation and amortization 9,616 9,329 29,062 27,523
General and administrative expenses 15,685 16,944 49,936 51,825
Operating income 35,156 28,580 95,715 78,931
Interest income 1,224 1,878 3,520 5,580
Interest expense (6,533 ) (7,309 ) (20,498 ) (21,667 )
Income before income taxes, equity in earnings of affiliate and discontinued operations 29,847 23,149 78,737 62,844
Provision for income taxes 11,493 8,430 30,324 23,616
Equity in earnings of affiliate, net of income tax provision of $352, $276, $936 and $819 904 778 2,407 2,009
Income from continuing operations 19,258 15,497 50,820 41,237
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax provision (benefit) of $0, $348, $(216) and $875 - 362 (346 ) 1,228
Net income $ 19,258 $ 15,859 $ 50,474 $ 42,465
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
Basic 50,900 50,626 50,800 50,495
Diluted 51,950 51,803 51,847 51,820
Income per common share:
Basic:
Income from continuing operations $ 0.38 $ 0.31 $ 1.00 $ 0.82
Income from discontinued operations - - (0.01 ) 0.02
Net income per share-basic $ 0.38 $ 0.31 $ 0.99 $ 0.84
Diluted:
Income from continuing operations $ 0.37 $ 0.30 $ 0.98 $ 0.80
Income (loss) from discontinued operations - 0.01 (0.01 ) 0.02
Net income per share-diluted $ 0.37 $ 0.31 $ 0.97 $ 0.82

THE GEO GROUP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

SEPTEMBER 27, 2009 AND DECEMBER 28, 2008

(In thousands, except share data)

September 27, 2009 December 28, 2008
(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 24,299 $ 31,655
Restricted cash 13,219 13,318
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $549 and $625 224,638 199,665
Deferred income tax asset, net 17,340 17,340
Other current assets 13,347 12,911
Current assets of discontinued operations - 7,031
Total current assets 292,843 281,920
Restricted Cash 21,821 19,379
Property and Equipment, Net 969,218 878,616
Assets Held for Sale 4,348 4,348
Direct Finance Lease Receivable 36,822 31,195
Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net 4,417 4,417
Goodwill 22,339 22,202
Intangible Assets, Net 11,596 12,393
Other Non-Current Assets 37,688 33,942
Non-Current Assets of Discontinued Operations - 209
$ 1,401,092 $ 1,288,621
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS` EQUITY
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable $ 65,338 $ 56,143
Accrued payroll and related taxes 22,934 27,957
Accrued expenses 92,887 82,442
Current portion of capital lease obligations, long-term debt and non-recourse debt 19,186 17,925
Current liabilities of discontinued operations - 1,459
Total current liabilities 200,345 185,926
Deferred Income Tax Liability 14 14
Other Non-Current Liabilities 33,155 28,876
Capital Lease Obligations 14,601 15,126
Long-Term Debt 408,579 378,448
Non-Recourse Debt 102,415 100,634
Total shareholders` equity 641,983 579,597
$ 1,401,092 $ 1,288,621

The GEO Group
Pablo E. Paez, 866-301-4436
Director, Corporate Relations

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