Geo Group - no impact in 2016 from DoJ private prison decision

CHICAGO, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Private prison operator Geo Group Inc expects no financial impact in 2016 from the U.S. Department of Justice's decision to phase out the use of private prisons, the company said.

The company currently operates five prison facilities for the Department of Justice, executives said on a conference call with analysts.

(Reporting By Nick Carey)