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Maximus to Acquire Agile Defense, Advancing Defense and National Security Growth Strategy

$MMSPress releaseOct 19, 2026, 5:00 PM ETRead the release

Maximus has agreed to acquire Agile Defense, LLC for $660 million in cash, with potential additional contingent consideration tied to performance objectives. Agile Defense brings cybersecurity, digital transformation, data analytics and AI capabilities, roughly 1,100 cleared personnel, and relationships serving more than 50 federal agencies. The deal advances Maximus' stated priority to expand in defense and national security markets and is expected to close in its fiscal Q1 2027, subject to regulatory approvals.

Key figures

Deal Value Usd
660000000
Expected closing
Q1 fiscal 2027
Cleared personnel
1100
Federal agencies served
more than 50
Contingent consideration
potential additional contingent consideration tied to achieving certain performance objectives

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