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Department of Homeland Security buys two more detention centers in California for $950 million

Department of Homeland Security makes $950 million deal to acquire detention centers in California

By · Published October 6, 2026  06:31 UTC · Updated October 6, 2026  07:24 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: Department of Homeland Security makes $950 million deal to acquire detention centers in California
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The GEO Group announced the sale and share repurchase authorization in a press release. Bloomberg.com and Los Angeles Times have reported on the acquisition.

The acquisition is a significant transaction, with GEO Group's stock trading up after the announcement. Investors are likely to be interested in the implications of the deal for the company's future financial performance.

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Questions people are asking

What is the value of the acquisition?

$950 million

How many beds are included in the sale?

2,644 beds

What is GEO Group's new share repurchase authorization?

$1.25 billion

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