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Maximus HR chief Michelle F. Link sells 3,208 shares

MAXIMUS, Inc. Chief of Human Resources Michelle F. Link sold 3,208 shares of common stock on October 1, 2026, at $54.23 per share under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on December 15, 2025.

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MAXIMUS, Inc. Chief of Human Resources Michelle F. Link sold 3,208 shares of common stock on October 1, 2026, at $54.23 per share under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on December 15, 2025. On September 30, 2026, 2,637 shares were surrendered to satisfy withholding tax due in connection with vesting restricted stock units; the reported price was $53.19 per share.

Insider Link Michelle F.
Role Chief of Human Resources
Sold 3,208 shs ($174K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock F3 3,208 $54.23 $174K
Tax Withholding Common Stock F1, F2 2,636.979 $53.19 $140K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 13,880.851 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (3)
  1. F1. These shares were surrendered to satisfy the withholding tax due in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units ("RSUs").
  2. F2. Includes 184.029 dividend equivalents accrued on unvested RSUs since the reporting person's last Form 4 filing.
  3. F3. These sales were completed pursuant to a 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on December 15, 2025.
Common Stock sold 3,208 shares October 1, 2026
Sale price $54.23 per share Sale on October 1, 2026
Shares surrendered for tax withholding 2,637 shares September 30, 2026
Reported price for shares surrendered $53.19 per share September 30, 2026
10b5-1 trading plan financial
"pursuant to a 10b5-1 trading plan"
A 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged strategy that allows company insiders to buy or sell company stock at set times, regardless of their current knowledge about the company's situation. It acts like a scheduled appointment for trading, helping prevent the appearance of impropriety or insider trading. This plan provides a way for insiders to sell or buy shares in a controlled, transparent manner, offering reassurance to investors about fair trading practices.
restricted stock units financial
"vesting of restricted stock units"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
dividend equivalents financial
"dividend equivalents accrued on unvested RSUs"
Payments tied to employee or contractor equity awards that mirror the cash dividends paid on the company’s stock; they give the holder the same economic benefit as owning the shares without transferring actual shares—often paid in cash or additional award units when the award becomes payable. Investors care because these payments affect a company’s compensation costs, cash flow and potential share dilution, and they signal how management is being rewarded and aligned with shareholders.

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Why were MAXIMUS (MMS) shares surrendered on September 30, 2026?

2,637 shares were surrendered to satisfy withholding tax due in connection with vesting restricted stock units. The reported price was $53.19 per share.

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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
X
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Link Michelle F.

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O MAXIMUS INC.
1600 TYSONS BLVD, STE 1400

(Street)
MCLEAN VIRGINIA 22102

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
MAXIMUS, INC. [ MMS ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief of Human Resources
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/30/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock09/30/2026F2,636.979(1)D$53.1917,088.851(2)D
Common Stock10/01/2026S(3)3,208D$54.2313,880.851D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. These shares were surrendered to satisfy the withholding tax due in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units ("RSUs").
2. Includes 184.029 dividend equivalents accrued on unvested RSUs since the reporting person's last Form 4 filing.
3. These sales were completed pursuant to a 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on December 15, 2025.
/s/ Jason Frank: As Attorney-In-Fact for: Michelle Link10/02/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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