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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 7, 2024
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Maximus, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Virginia1-1299754-1000588
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
 (Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
1600 Tysons BoulevardMcLean,VA22102
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including the area code(703)251-8500
No Change
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
☐    Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐    Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐    Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐    Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, no par valueMMSNew York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐



Item 2.02    Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
 
On February 7, 2024, the Company issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2023. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

The information contained in this Current Report shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.


Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)     Exhibits. The following exhibits are being furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 above.
  
Exhibit No.Description
  
Press release dated February 7, 2024
104Inline XBRL for the cover page of this Current Report on Form 8-K.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Maximus, Inc.
(Registrant)
Date: February 7, 2024/s/ John T. Martinez
John T. Martinez
General Counsel and Secretary



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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT:James Francis, VP - IR
Jessica Batt, VP - IR & ESG
Date: February 7, 2024IR@maximus.com

Maximus Reports Fiscal Year 2024 First Quarter Results
Raises FY24 Earnings & Free Cash Flow Guidance Following Improved Margin Outlook
(Tysons, Va. - February 7, 2024) - Maximus (NYSE: MMS), a leading provider of government services worldwide, reported financial results for the three months ended December 31, 2023.
Highlights for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 include:
•Revenue increased 6.2% to $1.33 billion, compared to $1.25 billion for the prior year period. Organic growth was 6.9% and driven by expanded programs as well as resumed programs tied to Medicaid redeterminations.
•Diluted earnings per share were $1.04 and adjusted diluted earnings per share were $1.34, compared to $0.65 and $0.94, respectively, for the prior year period.
•The company is raising earnings and free cash flow guidance for fiscal year 2024. Adjusted operating income guidance is increasing by $15 million, adjusted diluted earnings per share by $0.15, and free cash flow by $10 million.
•A quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share is payable on February 29, 2024, to shareholders of record on February 15, 2024.
"Our operational performance was excellent this quarter as we focused on delivery of programs critical to the wellbeing of individuals and families, including veteran exams, redeterminations for Medicaid, return to repayment for millions of borrowers, and recently-completed open enrollment," said Bruce Caswell, President and Chief Executive Officer. "The improved outlook for fiscal 2024 signifies the business is in great health and benefiting from scale. We continue to focus on creating growth opportunities for our employees while using technology to improve the citizen experience and deliver on our customers' missions."
Caswell continued, "More broadly, we believe the current economic climate will continue to favor Maximus, given our current base underpinned by essential work and a strategy squarely aligned to prioritized areas of government spend."

First Quarter Results

Revenue for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 increased 6.2% to $1.33 billion, compared to $1.25 billion for the prior year period. Organic growth was 6.9% from expanded programs in the domestic segments as well as resumed programs in the U.S. Services Segment tied to the restart of Medicaid redeterminations.
For the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, operating margin was 8.1% and the adjusted operating margin was 9.9%. This compares to margins of 6.0% and 7.9%, respectively, for the prior year period. Diluted earnings per share were $1.04 and adjusted diluted earnings per share were $1.34. This compares to $0.65 and $0.94, respectively, for the prior-year period. The margin improvement is attributable to higher transactional volumes across both expanded and resumed programs.
U.S. Federal Services Segment
U.S. Federal Services Segment revenue for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 increased 9.5% to $677.1 million, compared to $618.2 million reported for the prior year period. All growth was organic and driven primarily by volume growth on expanded programs, including the VA's Medical Disability Exam (MDE) contracts.
The segment operating margin for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 was 10.2%. This compares to 8.3% reported for the prior year, which reflected the hiring of resources in anticipation of the higher volumes. The anticipated profile for the U.S. Federal Services Segment is an increasing margin across the year with a full-year margin expected to range between 11% and 12%.
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U.S. Services Segment
U.S. Services Segment revenue for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 increased 11.5% to $489.8 million, compared to $439.5 million reported in the prior year period. All growth was organic and driven by the resumption of Medicaid redetermination activities and expanded programs in eligibility support and clinical services.
The segment operating margin for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 was 13.5%. This compares to 8.6% reported for the prior year period when redetermination activities were paused. Since resumed, beneficiary engagement drove the highest margin expected for the segment in fiscal year 2024, with slight moderation expected in subsequent quarters as engagement levels normalize. The full-year fiscal 2024 margin for the U.S. Services Segment is expected to range between 11% and 12%.
Outside the U.S. Segment
Outside the U.S. Segment revenue for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 decreased 16.4% to $160.1 million, compared to $191.6 million reported in the prior year period. Approximately 7% of decline was attributable to disposal of businesses and the remaining decline was due to both lower employment services volumes and currency impacts.
The segment broke even in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024. This compares to an operating margin of 5.3% in the prior year period which benefited from higher employment services volumes. The Outside the U.S. Segment is expected to be slightly above breakeven for the full-year fiscal 2024. Continued shaping of the segment to reduce volatility and deliver consistent profitability is a management priority this year.
Sales and Pipeline
Year-to-date signed contract awards at December 31, 2023, totaled $422 million, and contracts pending (awarded but unsigned) totaled $802 million. The book-to-bill ratio at December 31, 2023, was 1.2x calculated on a trailing twelve-month basis.
The sales pipeline at December 31, 2023, totaled $37.7 billion, comprised of approximately $933 million in proposals pending, $1.01 billion in proposals in preparation, and $35.7 billion in opportunities tracking. New work opportunities represent approximately 77% of the total sales pipeline.
Balance Sheet and Cash Flows
At December 31, 2023, cash and cash equivalents totaled $104.2 million, and gross debt was $1.32 billion. The ratio of debt, net of allowed cash, to adjusted EBITDA for the quarter ended December 31, 2023, as calculated in accordance with our credit agreement, was 2.1x. This compares to 2.2x at September 30, 2023.
For the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, cash provided operating activities totaled $21.6 million and free cash flow was an outflow of approximately $1 million. Days sales outstanding (DSO) were 59 days as of December 31, 2023, reflecting good collections and offset by seasonality from the timing of payments that were expected this quarter. Free cash flow guidance is increasing for the full fiscal year 2024.
On January 5, 2024, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 for each share of our common stock outstanding. The dividend is payable on February 29, 2024, to shareholders of record on February 15, 2024.
Raising FY24 Earnings and Free Cash Flow Guidance
Maximus is raising fiscal year 2024 earnings and free cash flow guidance following first quarter results and improved margin outlook for the rest of the fiscal year. Revenue guidance is maintained between $5.05 billion and $5.20 billion.
Adjusted operating income is now expected to range between $503 million and $528 million, representing an increase of $15 million from prior guidance. Adjusted operating income excludes an estimated $88 million of expense for amortization of intangible assets and $1 million of divestiture-related charges incurred this quarter.

Adjusted diluted earnings per share is now expected to range between $5.20 and $5.50 per share, representing an increase of $0.15 per share from prior guidance.
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Free cash flow is now expected to range between $300 million and $350 million as a result of the increased earnings guidance. Other estimates include interest expense of approximately $73 million, an effective income tax rate between 24.5% and 25.5%, and weighted average shares outstanding between 62.0 million and 62.2 million shares for fiscal year 2024.
Conference Call and Webcast Information
Maximus will host a conference call tomorrow, February 8, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. ET. Shareholders are invited to submit questions for management’s consideration by emailing IR@maximus.com up to one hour prior to the call.
The call is open to the public and available by webcast or by phone at:
877.407.8289 (Domestic) / +1.201.689.8341 (International)
For those unable to listen to the live call, a recording of the webcast will be available on investor.maximus.com.
About Maximus
As a leading strategic partner to governments across the globe, Maximus helps improve the delivery of public services amid complex technology, health, economic, environmental, and social challenges. With a deep understanding of program service delivery, acute insights that achieve operational excellence, and an extensive awareness of the needs of the people being served, our employees advance the critical missions of our partners. Maximus delivers innovative business process management, impactful consulting services, and technology solutions that provide improved outcomes for the public and higher levels of productivity and efficiency of government-sponsored programs. For more information, visit maximus.com.
Non-GAAP Measures and Risk Factors
This release refers to non-GAAP measures and other indicators, including organic growth, free cash flow, operating income and EPS adjusted for amortization of intangible assets and divestiture-related charges, adjusted EBITDA, and other non-GAAP measures.
A description of these non-GAAP measures, the reasons why we use and present them, and details as to how they are calculated are included in our earnings presentation and forthcoming Form 10-Q.
The presentation of these non-GAAP numbers is not meant to be considered in isolation, nor as alternatives to cash flows from operations, revenue growth, or net income as measures of performance. These non-GAAP financial measures, as determined and presented by us, may not be comparable to related or similarly titled measures presented by other companies.
Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the company’s confidence and strategies, and the company’s expectations about revenues, results of operations, profitability, future contracts, market opportunities, market demand, or acceptance of the company’s products are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties.
These risks could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements. A summary of risk factors can be found in Item 1A, "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2023, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on November 16, 2023. The Company's SEC reports are accessible on maximus.com.

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Maximus, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Revenue$1,327,041 $1,249,246 
Cost of revenue1,026,987 1,004,499 
Gross profit300,054 244,747 
Selling, general, and administrative expenses169,195 146,452 
Amortization of intangible assets23,349 23,518 
Operating income107,510 74,777 
Interest expense21,507 21,606 
Other expense/(income), net488 (266)
Income before income taxes85,515 53,437 
Provision for income taxes21,367 13,442 
Net income$64,148 $39,995 
Earnings per share:
Basic$1.05 $0.65 
Diluted$1.04 $0.65 
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic61,322 61,117 
Diluted61,535 61,196 
Dividends declared per share$0.30 $0.28 











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Maximus, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
December 31, 2023September 30, 2023
(unaudited)
(in thousands)
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$104,186 $65,405 
Accounts receivable, net860,409 826,873 
Income taxes receivable15,850 16,556 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets129,174 146,632 
Total current assets1,109,619 1,055,466 
Property and equipment, net34,976 38,831 
Capitalized software, net125,383 107,811 
Operating lease right-of-use assets154,929 163,929 
Goodwill1,781,092 1,779,215 
Intangible assets, net680,309 703,648 
Deferred contract costs, net46,439 45,372 
Deferred compensation plan assets47,273 42,919 
Deferred income taxes2,204 2,459 
Other assets34,637 46,147 
Total assets$4,016,861 $3,985,797 
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity:
Liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities$267,623 $282,081 
Accrued compensation and benefits115,864 194,251 
Deferred revenue, current portion63,032 60,477 
Income taxes payable23,717 451 
Long-term debt, current portion90,443 86,844 
Operating lease liabilities, current portion48,490 49,852 
Other current liabilities49,197 49,058 
Total current liabilities658,366 723,014 
Deferred revenue, non-current portion37,221 38,849 
Deferred income taxes198,317 203,898 
Long-term debt, non-current portion1,222,243 1,163,149 
Deferred compensation plan liabilities, non-current portion51,507 46,432 
Operating lease liabilities, non-current portion118,594 129,367 
Other liabilities12,807 13,253 
Total liabilities2,299,055 2,317,962 
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock, no par value; 100,000 shares authorized; 61,031 and 60,998 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2023 and September 30 2023, respectively585,278 577,898 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(30,588)(27,615)
Retained earnings1,163,116 1,117,552 
Total shareholders' equity1,717,806 1,667,835 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$4,016,861 $3,985,797 
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Maximus, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
(in thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income$64,148 $39,995 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash flows from operations:
Depreciation and amortization of property, equipment, and capitalized software8,411 12,280 
Amortization of intangible assets23,349 23,518 
Amortization of debt issuance costs and debt discount601 1,034 
Deferred income taxes(2,165)(1,331)
Stock compensation expense9,427 4,403 
Loss on sale of a businesses1,018 — 
Change in assets and liabilities, net of effects of business combinations:
Accounts receivable(35,379)(200,749)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets10,056 10,624 
Deferred contract costs(888)(1,013)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities(15,543)3,642 
Accrued compensation and benefits(67,392)(53,271)
Deferred revenue877 14,764 
Income taxes22,250 9,465 
Operating lease right-of-use assets and liabilities(1,088)(948)
Other assets and liabilities3,926 2,928 
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities21,608 (134,659)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment and capitalized software(22,247)(15,697)
Proceeds from divestitures1,815 — 
Net cash used in investing activities(20,432)(15,697)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Cash dividends paid to Maximus shareholders(18,299)(17,017)
Tax withholding related to RSU vesting(13,455)(8,475)
Payments for contingent consideration(2,819)(1,415)
Proceeds from borrowings228,409 268,702 
Principal payments for debt(166,658)(61,355)
Cash-collateralized escrow liabilities1,204 (9,473)
Net cash provided by financing activities28,382 170,967 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash1,846 2,421 
Net change in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash31,404 23,032 
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period122,091 136,795 
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period$153,495 $159,827 
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Maximus, Inc.
Consolidated Results of Operations by Segment
(Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Amount% (1)Amount% (1)
(dollars in thousands)
Revenue:
U.S. Federal Services$677,078 $618,167 
U.S. Services489,845 439,478 
Outside the U.S.160,118 191,601 
Revenue$1,327,041 $1,249,246 
Gross profit:
U.S. Federal Services$156,662 23.1 %$122,694 19.8 %
U.S. Services118,363 24.2 %83,598 19.0 %
Outside the U.S.25,029 15.6 %38,455 20.1 %
Gross profit$300,054 22.6 %$244,747 19.6 %
Selling, general, and administrative expenses:
U.S. Federal Services$87,855 13.0 %$71,649 11.6 %
U.S. Services52,300 10.7 %45,842 10.4 %
Outside the U.S.25,141 15.7 %28,389 14.8 %
Divestiture-related charges (2)1,018 NM— NM
Other (3)2,881 NM572 NM
Selling, general, and administrative expenses$169,195 12.7 %$146,452 11.7 %
Operating income:
U.S. Federal Services$68,807 10.2 %$51,045 8.3 %
U.S. Services66,063 13.5 %37,756 8.6 %
Outside the U.S.(112)(0.1)%10,066 5.3 %
Amortization of intangible assets(23,349)NM(23,518)NM
Divestiture-related charges (2)(1,018)NM— NM
Other (3)(2,881)NM(572)NM
Operating income$107,510 8.1 %$74,777 6.0 %
        
(1)Percentage of respective segment revenue. Percentages not considered meaningful are marked "NM."
(2)In November 2023, we sold our businesses in Italy and Singapore, as well as our employment services business in Canada, recording a loss of $1.0 million. We previously recorded an impairment charge of $2.9 million related to these assets.
(3)Other expenses includes credits and costs that are not allocated to a particular segment. This includes expenses incurred as part of our acquisitions, as well as potential acquisitions which have not been or may not be completed.
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Maximus, Inc.
Consolidated Free Cash Flows - Non-GAAP
(Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
(in thousands)
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities21,608 (134,659)
Purchases of property and equipment and capitalized software(22,247)(15,697)
Free cash flow (Non-GAAP)$(639)$(150,356)


Maximus, Inc.
Non-GAAP Adjusted Results Excluding Amortization of Intangible Assets
(Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Operating income$107,510 $74,777 
Add back: Amortization of intangible assets23,349 23,518 
Add back: Divestiture-related charges1,018 — 
Adjusted operating income excluding amortization of intangible assets and divestiture-related charges (Non-GAAP)$131,877 $98,295 
Adjusted operating income margin excluding amortization of intangible assets and divestiture-related charges (Non-GAAP)9.9 %7.9 %
Net income$64,148 $39,995 
Add back: Amortization of intangible assets, net of tax17,208 17,360 
Add back: Divestiture-related charges1,018 — 
Adjusted net income excluding amortization of intangible assets and divestiture-related charges (Non-GAAP)$82,374 $57,355 
Diluted earnings per share$1.04 $0.65 
Add back: Effect of amortization of intangible assets on diluted earnings per share0.28 0.29 
Add back: Effect of divestiture-related charges on diluted earnings per share0.02 — 
Adjusted diluted earnings per share excluding amortization of intangible assets and divestiture-related charges (Non-GAAP)$1.34 $0.94 
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