Prison Operator GEO Group to End REIT Status

Private prison company The GEO Group will no longer be organized as a real estate investment trust (REIT), the company announced Thursday. GEO shares tanked after the announcement, dropping more than 7 percent over the course of the day. REITs pay no corporate income tax, but they must pay out 90 percent of their profits … Continue reading Prison Operator GEO Group to End REIT Status