Maximus to Acquire Agile Defense, Advancing Defense and National Security Growth Strategy
Acquisition adds the specialized capabilities of Agile Labs and an established track record serving mission-critical government programs
TYSONS, Va., October 19, 2026--Maximus (NYSE: MMS), a leading provider of AI and tech-enabled government services, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Agile Defense, LLC and certain of its affiliates ("Agile Defense"). The agreement has a cash purchase price of $660 million payable upon closing and subject to certain adjustments, with potential additional contingent consideration tied to achieving certain performance objectives.
The acquisition is expected to accelerate Maximus' stated strategic priority to expand its presence in the defense and national security markets. Agile Defense has highly specialized cybersecurity, digital transformation, data analytics, and AI expertise to help enable better delivery of mission outcomes for government customers. This acquisition is expected to increase Maximus' opportunities to pursue resilient, technology-intensive federal missions where spending growth is anticipated to be durable and Maximus' existing scale, delivery capabilities, and operational expertise in managing workloads across FedRamp, CMMC, and rapid-experimentation environments can be leveraged.
"Maximus has long focused on supporting the mission of our government customers through technology-enabled services – and that's a mission that Agile Defense clearly shares," said Bruce Caswell, President and Chief Executive Officer of Maximus. "With the addition of their team and expertise, Maximus expects to expand our ability to deliver innovative solutions to some of the most complex and mission-critical needs of the Departments of War, Homeland Security, and other national security agencies. Together, we plan to deliver secure, purpose-built solutions that address today's priorities and tomorrow's challenges for the men and women in uniform serving our nation."
The acquisition of privately held Agile Defense is subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions, with an expected closing date in the first quarter of Maximus' 2027 fiscal year.
"We are excited to join Maximus, a company that shares our deep understanding of complex government missions and our unwavering dedication to their support," said Rick Wagner, Chief Executive Officer of Agile Defense. "By combining our distinctive expertise in data analytics, AI, and cybersecurity with Maximus' extensive reach and operational strength, we will accelerate our ability to deliver innovative and highly sought-after solutions. We look forward to joining forces and continue bringing our best to the mission."