Maximus, Inc. Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Cover
- Cover Page
Financial Statements
Notes to Financial Statements
Accounting Policies
- Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
Notes Tables
Notes Details

Fair Value Measurements - Narrative (Details)

v3.23.1

Fair Value Measurements - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands, £ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($) segment	Mar. 31, 2023 GBP (£) segment	Mar. 06, 2023 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2022 GBP (£)	Oct. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Fair Value Disclosure, Asset and Liability, Not Measured at Fair Value [Line Items]
Sale of business			$ 6,800
Fair Value, Recurring
Fair Value Disclosure, Asset and Liability, Not Measured at Fair Value [Line Items]
Contingent consideration	$ 13,654
Fair Value, Recurring \| Interest Rate Swap
Fair Value Disclosure, Asset and Liability, Not Measured at Fair Value [Line Items]
Number of instruments \| segment	3	3
Aidvantage
Fair Value Disclosure, Asset and Liability, Not Measured at Fair Value [Line Items]
Contingent consideration	$ 11,200			$ 13,800
BZ Bodies Limited
Fair Value Disclosure, Asset and Liability, Not Measured at Fair Value [Line Items]
Contingent consideration	$ 2,500	£ 2.0		$ 2,500	£ 2.0
Maximum \| Navient
Fair Value Disclosure, Asset and Liability, Not Measured at Fair Value [Line Items]
Contingent consideration						$ 65,000

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