8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report: March 1, 2016

Date of earliest event reported: February 29, 2016

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MAXIMUS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Virginia (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	1-12997 (Commission File Number)		54‑1000588 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
1891 Metro Center Drive, Reston, Virginia (Address of principal executive offices)		20190-5207 (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (703) 251-8500

Not Applicable

(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:

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Item 8.01Other Events.

MAXIMUS Health Services, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of MAXIMUS, Inc. (the “Company”), has acquired Ascend Management Innovations LLC (“Ascend”), a provider of independent, specialized health assessments and data management tools to government agencies in the United States. The acquisition was completed on February 29, 2016.

Item 7.01Regulation FD Disclosure.

On March 1, 2016, the Company issued a press release announcing the acquisition of Ascend.  The full text of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

The information in this Item 7.01 and in Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be incorporated by reference into future filings by the Company under the Exchange Act or under the Securities Act of 1933, except to the extent specifically provided in any such filing.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.
99.1	Press Release dated March 1, 2016

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.
Date:    March 1, 2016	By:	/s/ David R. Francis
		David R. Francis
		General Counsel and Secretary

EX-99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE	CONTACT:
	Lisa Miles lisamiles@maximus.com 703.251.8637
DATE: March 1, 2016

MAXIMUS Acquires Ascend to Broaden its Independent Health Assessment Services

(RESTON, Va. – March 1, 2016) – MAXIMUS (NYSE:MMS), a leading provider of government services worldwide, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Ascend, a leading provider of independent, specialized health assessments and data management tools to government agencies in the United States.

Founded in 1998, Ascend is one of the largest assessment providers on behalf of government agencies and offers conflict-free assessment services to assist them in determining the most appropriate placement and health care services needs for program beneficiaries.

Ascend provides a broad array of assessment services including Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR), Supports Intensity Scale (SIS^®), Inventory for Client and Agency planning (ICAP), Utilization Reviews, and other specialty and standardized assessments. Ascend is a nationally recognized pioneer in serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral health diagnoses, and complex physical or medical conditions.

In addition to skilled clinical services, Ascend also provides states with extensive data management tools to help government agencies plan, budget and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, with the ultimate goal of improving the quality and delivery of services to citizens.

“This acquisition broadens our ability to help our government clients deal with the rising demand for long-term care services. Both MAXIMUS and Ascend share many common values, including a passion for helping vulnerable populations, a dedication to delivering the highest quality health and human services, a personalized approach to working with people, and the need to effectively and efficiently manage programs on behalf of state clients,” commented Richard A. Montoni, Chief Executive Officer of MAXIMUS.

The acquisition closed February 29, 2016. Excluding transaction costs, MAXIMUS expects that Ascend will contribute approximately $13 million in revenue and that it will be neutral to earnings for the remainder of its fiscal year ending September 30, 2016. As a result, MAXIMUS is maintaining its fiscal year 2016 guidance of revenue in the range of $2.4 billion to $2.5 billion and diluted earnings per share in the range of $2.40 to $2.70.

BDO and Hogan Lovells advised MAXIMUS on the transaction; and Brentwood Capital Advisors served as exclusive financial advisor to Ascend.

1891 METRO CENTER DRIVE | RESTON, VIRGINIA 20190 | 703.251.8500 | 703.251.8240 FAX | WWW.MAXIMUS.COM

About MAXIMUS

Since 1975, MAXIMUS has operated under its founding mission of Helping Government Serve the People^®, enabling citizens around the globe to successfully engage with their governments at all levels and across a variety of health and human services programs. MAXIMUS delivers innovative business process management and technology solutions that contribute to improved outcomes for citizens and higher levels of productivity, accuracy, accountability and efficiency of government-sponsored programs. With more than 16,000 employees worldwide, MAXIMUS is a proud partner to government agencies in the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit maximus.com.

About Ascend

Ascend is a national leader in providing conflict-free health care assessment services for state government agencies across the U.S. Ascend specializes in long-term care assessments for people with physical disabilities and complex medical conditions, and people with behavioral health, intellectual, and developmental disabilities. Ascend’s clinical services are supported by innovative technology solutions that generate quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Ascend and its employees strive to make a difference in the lives of those they serve. Learn more at ascendami.com.

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 uncertainties could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements and include reliance on government clients; risks associated with government contracting; risks involved in managing government projects; legislative changes and political developments; opposition from government unions; challenges resulting from growth; adverse publicity; and legal, economic, and other risks detailed in Exhibit 99.1 to the Company’s most recent Annual Report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, found on maximus.com.

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