GEO SHAREHOLDER ALERT: The Law Offices of Vincent Wong Reminds Investors of a Class Action Involving The GEO Group, Inc. and a Lead Plaintiff Deadline of October 24, 2016

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has been commenced in the USDC for the Southern District of Florida on behalf of investors who purchased The GEO Group, Inc. GEO securities between March 1, 2012 and August 17, 2016.

Click here to learn about the case: http://www.wongesq.com/pslra/the-geo-group-inc. There is no cost or obligation to you.

According to the complaint, during the Class Period, GEO made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (a) GEO's facilities lacked adequate safety and security standards and were less efficient at offering correctional services than the Federal Bureau of Prisons' ("BOP") facilities; (b) the Company's rehabilitative services for inmates were less effective than the BOP's services; (c) the U.S. Department of Justice ("DOJ") was unlikely to renew and/or extend its contracts with GEO; and (d) as a result of the above, GEO's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.

On August 18, 2016, it was announced that the DOJ has decided to stop using private prisons. Upon this news, shares of GEO closed at $19.51 per share, following a previous close of $32.29 per share.

If you suffered a loss in The GEO Group you have until October 24, 2016 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff. To obtain additional information, contact Vincent Wong, Esq. either via email vw@wongesq.com, by telephone at 212.425.1140, or visit http://www.wongesq.com/pslra/the-geo-group-inc.

Vincent Wong, Esq. is an experienced attorney that has represented investors in securities litigations involving financial fraud and violations of shareholder rights. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.

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