Strive, a Bitcoin treasury firm, has agreed to acquire fellow BTC treasury firm Semler Scientific in an all-stock transaction at a 210% premium.
For each Semler share, investors will receive 21.05 shares of Strive Class A stock worth approximately $90.52 per share. Both companies’ boards have approved the deal, which remains subject to standard closing conditions.
Major Bitcoin Acquisition
Alongside the merger announcement, Strive revealed the purchase of 5,816 Bitcoin for its corporate treasury with a total investment of $675 million. This raised Strive’s own holdings to 5,886 BTC.
Following the merger, the combined company will hold more than 10,900 Bitcoin, positioning it as one of the fastest-growing publicly traded corporate Bitcoin holders.
Bitcoin Treasury and Preventive Diagnostics
Notably, Strive announced plans to operate under a “preferred equity only” leverage model to avoid debt maturity risks commonly associated with leveraged Bitcoin strategies.
Management also highlighted plans to expand Bitcoin per share over time in an effort to outperform Bitcoin itself.
Simultaneously, the merged entity will evaluate opportunities to monetize or distribute Semler Scientific’s profitable diagnostics business.
Notably, Semler’s healthcare division specializes in the early detection of chronic diseases and markets its FDA-cleared QuantaFlo test, which measures arterial blood flow.
Executive Commentary
Strive’s management and board will remain in place, while Semler Scientific Chairman Eric Semler will join the combined board.
Notably, Strive CEO Matt Cole described the merger as a strategic move between two leading Bitcoin treasury firms to build a larger, more innovative platform for acquiring BTC.
Meanwhile, Eric Semler said the merger delivers strong value to shareholders through a substantial premium and exposure to an innovative Bitcoin strategy.
He added that the deal will also help expand Semler’s medical business into a broader preventative care and wellness platform focused on the early detection of chronic diseases. This two-part strategy seeks to enhance financial performance and long-term growth.
With more than 10,900 BTC on its balance sheet and plans to grow Bitcoin per share, the merged company will rank among the top 12 publicly traded firms with the largest BTC holdings.
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