HOUSTON, March 7, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Cornell Companies, Inc. (NYSE:CRN), a leading provider of privatized adult and juvenile correctional, treatment and educational services, will release fourth-quarter and full-year 2005 financial results on Tuesday, March 14, before the New York Stock Exchange trading day begins. The Company will also host a conference call and audio webcast at 10:00 a.m. Central time to discuss the financial results and provide a Company update.
The webcast may be accessed through Cornell's website at http://www.cornellcompanies.com . A replay will also be available on the above web site and by dialing (800) 405-2236 or (303) 590-3000 and providing confirmation code 11053499. The replay will be available through Tuesday, March 21, 2006 by phone and through Friday, April 14, 2006 on the website.
About Cornell Companies
Cornell Companies, Inc. (http://www.cornellcompanies.com )is a leading private provider of corrections, treatment and educational services outsourced by federal, state and local governmental agencies. Cornell provides a diversified portfolio of services for adults and juveniles, including incarceration and detention, transition from incarceration, drug and alcohol treatment programs, behavioral rehabilitation and treatment, and grades 3-12 alternative education in an environment of dignity and respect, emphasizing community safety and rehabilitation in support of public policy. The Company has 83 facilities in 18 states and the District of Columbia, including one facility under construction. Cornell has a total service capacity of 19,506, including capacity for 1,300 individuals that will be available upon completion of the facility under construction.