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Maximus Reports Fiscal Year 2024 Second Quarter Results

May 8, 2024 4:15 PM

Strong demand drives highest post-pandemic margins and further raise to FY24 guidance

TYSONS, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Maximus (NYSE: MMS), a leading provider of government services worldwide, reported financial results for the three and six months ended March 31, 2024.

Highlights for the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 include:

"For the second consecutive quarter, we are able to raise guidance that reflects our confidence in the earnings power of the business," said Bruce Caswell, President and Chief Executive Officer. "We are focused on driving future growth through continued, excellent operational execution coupled with innovative technology solutions to drive long-term shareholder value."

Second Quarter Results

Revenue for the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 increased 11.7% to $1.35 billion, compared to $1.21 billion for the prior year period. Organic growth was 12.6%, driven by a combination of expanded programs in the U.S. Federal Services Segment, such as the Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Disability Exams (MDE) contracts, as well as expanded and resumed programs in the U.S. Services Segment, such as assessment work and Medicaid-related programs, respectively.

For the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, operating margin was 9.5% and the adjusted operating margin was 11.1%. This compares to margins of 5.2% and 7.2%, respectively, for the prior year period. Diluted earnings per share were $1.31 and adjusted diluted earnings per share were $1.57. This compares to $0.52 and $0.81, respectively, for the prior year period. The strength of this quarter's earnings came from an aggregation of multiple areas across the domestic segments.

U.S. Federal Services Segment

U.S. Federal Services Segment revenue for the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 increased 20.1% to $701.7 million, compared to $584.1 million reported for the prior year period. All growth was organic and driven by volume growth on expanded programs, including the VA MDE contracts, which comprise the Veterans Evaluation Services (VES) business.

The segment operating margin for the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 was 11.9%, compared to 8.2% reported for the prior year, and results this quarter slightly beat expectations due primarily to the VA MDE contracts exceeding their production goal. The full-year fiscal 2024 margin for the U.S. Federal Services Segment is now expected to be approximately 12%.

U.S. Services Segment

U.S. Services Segment revenue for the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 increased 8.1% to $486.1 million, compared to $449.7 million reported in the prior year period. All growth was organic and driven by expanded programs, including assessment services and revenue from resumed programs related to the commencement of Medicaid redeterminations.

The segment operating margin for the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 was 14.0%, compared to 9.5% reported for the prior year, which had been impacted by the pause to Medicaid redeterminations. Results this quarter are anticipated to represent a peak for segment profitability and tied to extra volumes from performing redetermination work. The U.S. Services Segment's margin outlook across all periods in fiscal year 2024 has improved, with a full-year margin expected of approximately 13% and in the middle of the segment's 11% to 14% long-term operating margin target.

Outside the U.S. Segment

Outside the U.S. Segment revenue for the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 decreased 7.2% to $160.5 million, compared to $173.1 million reported in the prior year period. The divestiture of businesses in the prior fiscal year reduced revenue by 8.2%, currency was a benefit of 1.8%, and organic growth was flat.

The segment realized an operating profit of $0.7 million for the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to an operating loss of $3.7 million in the prior year period. With some recent stability in the segment, the company remains focused this fiscal year on shaping the Outside the U.S. Segment to be aligned strategically with the rest of the business and deliver consistent profitability.

Sales and Pipeline

Year-to-date signed contract awards at March 31, 2024, totaled $568 million, and contracts pending (awarded but unsigned) totaled $797 million. The book-to-bill ratio at March 31, 2024, was 1.1x calculated on a trailing twelve-month basis.

The sales pipeline at March 31, 2024, totaled $37.8 billion, comprised of approximately $1.31 billion in proposals pending, $987 million in proposals in preparation, and $35.5 billion in opportunities tracking. New work opportunities represent approximately 75% of the total sales pipeline.

Balance Sheet and Cash Flows

At March 31, 2024, cash and cash equivalents totaled $77.4 million, and gross debt was $1.22 billion. The ratio of debt, net of allowed cash, to EBITDA for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, as calculated in accordance with the company's credit agreement, was 1.7x. This compares to 2.1x at December 31, 2023.

For the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, cash provided by operating activities totaled $130.5 million, and free cash flow was $105.2 million. DSO at March 31, 2024, were 62 days, compared with 59 days at December 31, 2023.

Subsequent to March 31, 2024, we purchased approximately 242,000 shares at a cost of $19.3 million.

On April 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 May 31, 2024, to shareholders of record on May 15, 2024.

Raising FY24 Guidance

Maximus is raising fiscal year 2024 guidance following second quarter results and an improved outlook for the remainder of the fiscal year. Revenue is now expected to range between $5.15 billion and $5.25 billion, representing an increase of $75 million from prior guidance at the midpoint.

Adjusted operating income is now expected to range between $540 million and $560 million, representing an increase of more than $34 million from prior guidance. Adjusted operating income excludes an estimated $89 million of expense for amortization of intangible assets and $1 million of divestiture-related charges.

Adjusted diluted earnings per share is now expected to range between $5.65 and $5.85 per share, representing an increase of $0.40 per share from prior guidance.

Free cash flow is now expected to range between $330 million and $370 million as a result of the increased earnings guidance. Interest expense is estimated to be $77 million for fiscal year 2024.

Conference Call and Webcast Information

Maximus will host a conference call tomorrow, May 9, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. ET. Shareholders are invited to submit questions for management’s consideration by emailing [email protected] 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, operating income, 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.

Maximus, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

For the Three Months Ended

For the Six Months Ended

March 31, 2024

March 31, 2023

March 31, 2024

March 31, 2023

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

Revenue

$

1,348,357

$

1,206,852

$

2,675,398

$

2,456,098

Cost of revenue

1,030,768

978,249

2,057,755

1,982,748

Gross profit

317,589

228,603

617,643

473,350

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

168,454

142,448

337,649

288,900

Amortization of intangible assets

21,641

23,650

44,990

47,168

Operating income

127,494

62,505

235,004

137,282

Interest expense

20,366

20,999

41,873

42,605

Other expense/(income), net

(822

)

(818

)

(334

)

(1,084

)

Income before income taxes

107,950

42,324

193,465

95,761

Provision for income taxes

27,440

10,536

48,807

23,978

Net income

$

80,510

$

31,788

$

144,658

$

71,783

Earnings per share:

Basic

$

1.31

$

0.52

$

2.36

$

1.17

Diluted

$

1.31

$

0.52

$

2.35

$

1.17

Weighted average shares outstanding:

Basic

61,371

61,120

61,330

61,119

Diluted

61,622

61,383

61,573

61,265

Dividends declared per share

$

0.30

$

0.28

$

0.60

$

0.56

Maximus, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

March 31, 2024

September 30, 2023

(unaudited)

(in thousands)

Assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

77,370

$

65,405

Accounts receivable, net

916,004

826,873

Income taxes receivable

14,167

16,556

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

110,912

146,632

Total current assets

1,118,453

1,055,466

Property and equipment, net

35,371

38,831

Capitalized software, net

141,943

107,811

Operating lease right-of-use assets

148,413

163,929

Goodwill

1,780,158

1,779,215

Intangible assets, net

676,909

703,648

Deferred contract costs, net

49,102

45,372

Deferred compensation plan assets

51,786

42,919

Deferred income taxes

2,129

2,459

Other assets

36,880

46,147

Total assets

$

4,041,144

$

3,985,797

Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity:

Liabilities:

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

$

276,199

$

282,081

Accrued compensation and benefits

172,601

194,251

Deferred revenue, current portion

76,574

60,477

Income taxes payable

15,792

451

Long-term debt, current portion

88,517

86,844

Operating lease liabilities, current portion

48,470

49,852

Other current liabilities

50,563

49,058

Total current liabilities

728,716

723,014

Deferred revenue, non-current portion

33,374

38,849

Deferred income taxes

192,890

203,898

Long-term debt, non-current portion

1,121,337

1,163,149

Deferred compensation plan liabilities, non-current portion

53,539

46,432

Operating lease liabilities, non-current portion

112,780

129,367

Other liabilities

9,365

13,253

Total liabilities

2,252,001

2,317,962

Shareholders' equity:

Common stock, no par value; 100,000 shares authorized; 61,037 and 60,998 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2024, and September 30, 2023, respectively

594,387

577,898

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(30,149

)

(27,615

)

Retained earnings

1,224,905

1,117,552

Total shareholders' equity

1,789,143

1,667,835

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

$

4,041,144

$

3,985,797

Maximus, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

For the Three Months Ended

For the Six Months Ended

March 31, 2024

March 31, 2023

March 31, 2024

March 31, 2023

(in thousands)

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income

$

80,510

$

31,788

$

144,658

$

71,783

Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash flows from operations:

Depreciation and amortization of property, equipment, and capitalized software

8,205

14,041

16,616

26,321

Amortization of intangible assets

21,641

23,650

44,990

47,168

Amortization of debt issuance costs and debt discount

601

601

1,202

1,635

Deferred income taxes

(6,150

)

(37

)

(8,315

)

(1,368

)

Stock compensation expense

8,697

9,540

18,124

13,943

Loss on sale of businesses

883

1,018

883

Change in assets and liabilities, net of effects of business combinations:

Accounts receivable

(57,006

)

263,278

(92,385

)

62,529

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

9,876

2,788

19,932

13,412

Deferred contract costs

(2,712

)

1,596

(3,600

)

583

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

9,242

(10,003

)

(6,301

)

(6,361

)

Accrued compensation and benefits

56,836

39,049

(10,556

)

(14,222

)

Deferred revenue

9,828

(33,111

)

10,705

(18,347

)

Income taxes

(8,940

)

(16,043

)

13,310

(6,578

)

Operating lease right-of-use assets and liabilities

703

(1,124

)

(385

)

(2,072

)

Other assets and liabilities

(843

)

(17,200

)

3,083

(14,272

)

Net cash provided by operating activities

130,488

309,696

152,096

175,037

Cash flows from investing activities:

Purchases of property and equipment and capitalized software

(25,300

)

(18,054

)

(47,547

)

(33,751

)

Asset acquisition

(18,006

)

(18,006

)

Proceeds from divestitures

1,263

9,124

3,078

9,124

Net cash used in investing activities

(42,043

)

(8,930

)

(62,475

)

(24,627

)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Cash dividends paid to Maximus shareholders

(18,309

)

(17,016

)

(36,608

)

(34,033

)

Tax withholding related to RSU vesting

(13,455

)

(8,475

)

Payments for contingent consideration

(5,349

)

(2,626

)

(8,168

)

(4,041

)

Proceeds from borrowings

195,000

193,696

423,409

462,398

Principal payments for debt

(298,129

)

(469,105

)

(464,787

)

(530,460

)

Cash-collateralized escrow liabilities

3,918

(47,587

)

5,122

(57,060

)

Net cash used in financing activities

(122,869

)

(342,638

)

(94,487

)

(171,671

)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

(731

)

765

1,115

3,186

Net change in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

(35,155

)

(41,107

)

(3,751

)

(18,075

)

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period

153,495

159,827

122,091

136,795

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period

$

118,340

$

118,720

$

118,340

$

118,720

Maximus, Inc.

Consolidated Results of Operations by Segment

(Unaudited)

For the Three Months Ended

For the Six Months Ended

March 31, 2024

March 31, 2023

March 31, 2024

March 31, 2023

Amount

% (1)

Amount

% (1)

Amount

% (1)

Amount

% (1)

(dollars in thousands)

Revenue:

U.S. Federal Services

$

701,702

$

584,075

$

1,378,780

$

1,202,242

U.S. Services

486,115

449,703

975,960

889,181

Outside the U.S.

160,540

173,074

320,658

364,675

Revenue

$

1,348,357

$

1,206,852

$

2,675,398

$

2,456,098

Gross profit:

U.S. Federal Services

$

163,337

23.3

%

$

122,874

21.0

%

$

319,999

23.2

%

$

245,568

20.4

%

U.S. Services

130,122

26.8

%

86,016

19.1

%

248,485

25.5

%

169,614

19.1

%

Outside the U.S.

24,130

15.0

%

19,713

11.4

%

49,159

15.3

%

58,168

16.0

%

Gross profit

$

317,589

23.6

%

$

228,603

18.9

%

$

617,643

23.1

%

$

473,350

19.3

%

Selling, general, and administrative expenses:

U.S. Federal Services

$

79,867

11.4

%

$

75,050

12.8

%

$

167,722

12.2

%

$

146,699

12.2

%

U.S. Services

62,201

12.8

%

43,415

9.7

%

114,501

11.7

%

89,257

10.0

%

Outside the U.S.

23,460

14.6

%

23,425

13.5

%

48,601

15.2

%

51,814

14.2

%

Divestiture-related charges (2)

NM

883

NM

1,018

NM

883

NM

Other (3)

2,926

NM

(325

)

NM

5,807

NM

247

NM

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

$

168,454

12.5

%

$

142,448

11.8

%

$

337,649

12.6

%

$

288,900

11.8

%

Operating income/(loss):

U.S. Federal Services

$

83,470

11.9

%

$

47,824

8.2

%

$

152,277

11.0

%

$

98,869

8.2

%

U.S. Services

67,921

14.0

%

42,601

9.5

%

133,984

13.7

%

80,357

9.0

%

Outside the U.S.

670

0.4

%

(3,712

)

(2.1

)%

558

0.2

%

6,354

1.7

%

Amortization of intangible assets

(21,641

)

NM

(23,650

)

NM

(44,990

)

NM

(47,168

)

NM

Divestiture-related charges (2)

NM

(883

)

NM

(1,018

)

NM

(883

)

NM

Other (3)

(2,926

)

NM

325

NM

(5,807

)

NM

(247

)

NM

Operating income

$

127,494

9.5

%

$

62,505

5.2

%

$

235,004

8.8

%

$

137,282

5.6

%

(1)

Percentage of respective segment revenue. Percentages not considered meaningful are marked "NM."

(2)

We have sold businesses in both fiscal years 2023 and 2024.

(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.

Maximus, Inc.

Consolidated Free Cash Flows - Non-GAAP

(Unaudited)

For the Three Months Ended

For the Six Months Ended

March 31, 2024

March 31, 2023

March 31, 2024

March 31, 2023

(in thousands)

Net cash provided by operating activities

$

130,488

$

309,696

$

152,096

$

175,037

Purchases of property and equipment and capitalized software

(25,300

)

(18,054

)

(47,547

)

(33,751

)

Free cash flow (Non-GAAP)

$

105,188

$

291,642

$

104,549

$

141,286

Maximus, Inc.

Non-GAAP Adjusted Results Excluding Amortization of Intangible Assets and Divestiture-Related Charges

(Unaudited)

For the Three Months Ended

For the Six Months Ended

March 31, 2024

March 31, 2023

March 31, 2024

March 31, 2023

(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

Operating income

$

127,494

$

62,505

$

235,004

$

137,282

Add back: Amortization of intangible assets

21,641

23,650

44,990

47,168

Add back: Divestiture-related charges

883

1,018

883

Adjusted operating income excluding amortization of intangible assets and divestiture-related charges (Non-GAAP)

$

149,135

$

87,038

$

281,012

$

185,333

Adjusted operating income margin excluding amortization of intangible assets and divestiture-related charges (Non-GAAP)

11.1

%

7.2

%

10.5

%

7.5

%

Net income

$

80,510

$

31,788

$

144,658

$

71,783

Add back: Amortization of intangible assets, net of tax

15,949

17,446

33,158

34,806

Add back: Divestiture-related charges

883

1,018

883

Adjusted net income excluding amortization of intangible assets and divestiture-related charges (Non-GAAP)

$

96,459

$

50,117

$

178,834

$

107,472

Diluted earnings per share

$

1.31

$

0.52

$

2.35

$

1.17

Add back: Effect of amortization of intangible assets on diluted earnings per share

0.26

0.28

0.53

0.57

Add back: Effect of divestiture-related charges on diluted earnings per share

0.01

0.02

0.01

Adjusted diluted earnings per share excluding amortization of intangible assets and divestiture-related charges (Non-GAAP)

$

1.57

$

0.81

$

2.90

$

1.75

James Francis, VP - IR

Jessica Batt, VP - IR & ESG

[email protected]

Source: Maximus

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