---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001628280-26-001928"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "ASST"
cik: "0001920406"
company_name: "Strive, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-01-13T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T10:43:23.404719+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.85
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Semler shareholders approve Strive acquisition; combined Bitcoin holdings to reach 12,798 BTC

## Summary
- Strive purchased 123 BTC at avg $91,561 for $11.264M; total BTC holdings now 7,749.8.
- Semler shareholders voted to approve acquisition by Strive; expected close Jan 16, 2026.
- Combined entity will hold 12,797.9 BTC, 11th largest corporate holder, surpassing Tesla.
- Strive plans to monetize Semler's operating business and retire $100M note and $20M loan within 12 months.
- Post-merger, 1-20 reverse split approved; Eric Semler joins board; Q1 2026 Bitcoin yield over 15%.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001628280-26-001928
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: ASST
- cik: 0001920406
- company_name: Strive, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-01-13T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.85
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1920406/000162828026001928/0001628280-26-001928-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1920406/000162828026001928/asst-20260113.htm

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