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Strive Acquires Semler Scientific in $675M All-Stock $BTC Treasury Merger

#Strive Inc. has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Semler Scientific in an all-stock transaction combining two pioneering $BTC treasury companies. The merger creates a scaled platform holding over 10,900 $BTC worth approximately $1.2 billion.

Vivek Ramaswamy's asset management firm purchased 5,816 additional $BTC at an average price of $116,047 per token. This $675 million acquisition brings Strive's total holdings to 5,886 $BTC before the merger completion. #Bitcoin #Merger

Each Semler Scientific common share will exchange for 21.05 Strive Class A shares, representing approximately 210% premium based on Sept. 19 closing prices. The deal values Semler shares at roughly $90.52 each.

Both company boards unanimously approved the transaction, subject to customary closing conditions. Strive management and directors will remain post-closing, with Semler Executive Chairman Eric Semler joining the combined board.

"This merger cements Strive's position as a top $BTC treasury company," said Chairman and CEO Matt Cole. The combined entity aims to operate with a "preferred equity only" leverage model, avoiding debt maturity risks. #StriveAsset

The companies plan to explore monetizing Semler's historically profitable diagnostics business separately. A new management team would expand the preventative diagnostics mandate while maintaining the core $BTC treasury focus.

Strive believes the combined company will become the fastest-growing corporate $BTC holder through alpha-seeking strategies. The capital structure positions the merged entity to outperform $BTC over extended periods through per-share growth. #Treasury

Semler Scientific was the second U.S. public company adopting $BTC as its primary treasury reserve asset. The healthcare technology firm has strategically accumulated tokens through equity raises, debt financing, and operational cash flows.