Earnings Per Share (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Apr. 01, 2012

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Basic and diluted earnings per share

Basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) were calculated for the thirteen weeks ended April 1, 2012 and April 3, 2011 as follows (in thousands, except per share data):

	Thirteen Weeks Ended
	April 1, 2012			April 3, 2011
Net income	$	15,059		$	16,380
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(34		)	410
Income attributable to The GEO Group, Inc.	15,025			16,790
Basic earnings per share attributable to The GEO Group, Inc.:
Weighted average shares outstanding	60,768			64,291
Per share amount	$	0.25		0.26
Diluted earnings per share attributable to The GEO Group, Inc.:
Weighted average shares outstanding	60,768			64,291
Effect of dilutive securities: Stock options and restricted stock	161			440
Weighted average shares assuming dilution	60,929			64,731
Per share amount	$	0.25		$	0.26