---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000950103-26-000616"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "ASST"
cik: "0001920406"
company_name: "Strive, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-01-16T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T09:56:35.046035+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Strive closes Semler Scientific buy; holds ~12,798 BTC; Avik Roy named CSO

## Summary
- Each Semler share converted into 21.05 shares of Strive Class A common stock.
- Strive now holds ~12,797.9 bitcoin, becoming the #11 largest public corporate holder.
- Avik Roy appointed Chief Strategy Officer; resigns from board; Eric Semler joins as independent director.
- Supplemental indenture governs $100M 4.25% convertible notes due 2030, now guaranteed by Strive and convertible into Strive common.
- Stockholders approved Class I directors and adoption of 2026 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan (110.8M shares added).

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000950103-26-000616
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: ASST
- cik: 0001920406
- company_name: Strive, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-01-16T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 2.01, 2.03, 5.02, 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1920406/000095010326000616/0000950103-26-000616-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1920406/000095010326000616/dp240082_8k.htm

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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0000950103-26-000616.txt

## Source-grounded claims
- claim_id: 6877042c662b6fa2bfaa3121513662dc2a71c440
  claim: Strive, Inc. incurred convertible notes of $100 million aggregate principal amount of Notes remains outstanding with U.S Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee at 4.25% per year, payable semiannually in arrears on February 1 and August 1 of ea maturing August 1, 2030, unless earlier converted, redeemed or repurchased.
  evidence_excerpt: As of the date hereof, $100 million aggregate principal amount of Notes remains outstanding. As amended by the terms of the Supplemental Indenture, the Notes are general senior, unsecured obligations of Semler Scientific, guaranteed by Strive, and will mature on August 1, 2030, unless earlier converted, redeemed or repurchased. The Notes bear interest at a rate of 4.25% per year, payable semiannually in arrears on February 1 and August 1 of each year.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1920406/000095010326000616/0000950103-26-000616-index.htm
- claim_id: 6a1601f7c94af12cad11d01197180825695f37b9
  claim: Strive, Inc. completed an acquisition involving Semler Scientific, Inc. for 21.05 shares of Strive Common Stock (closed 2026-01-16).
  evidence_excerpt: At the Effective Time, on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement, each share of Semler Common Stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time (other than shares held by Semler Scientific as treasury stock or owned by Strive, Merger Sub or any of their respective subsidiaries immediately prior to the Effective Time, which were cancelled without consideration), was converted into the right to receive 21.05 shares of Strive Common Stock
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1920406/000095010326000616/0000950103-26-000616-index.htm

This AI-assisted summary is a reading aid. Review the linked SEC EDGAR filing before relying on any specific claim.