Strive Announces Pricing of Upsized Follow-On Offering of SATA Stock and Concurrent Exchange of Semler Notes

Rhea-AI Summary

Strive (Nasdaq: SATA) priced an upsized follow-on offering on January 22, 2026 of 1,320,000 shares of Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock (SATA Stock) at $90 per share. The company expects to use proceeds, together with cash on hand and potential termination of capped calls, to repay or refinance Semler Scientific’s 4.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2030 and borrowings with Coinbase, acquire bitcoin and related products, and for working capital.

Strive also expects privately negotiated exchanges of $90 million principal of Semler Convertible Notes for ~930,000 SATA shares. SATA Stock carries a 12.25% annual regular dividend (paid monthly) and a $100 liquidation preference, with redemption and repurchase features including a cash redemption price of $110 per share.

Positive

• Offered 1,320,000 SATA shares at $90 per share
• Planned exchanges cover $90 million principal for ~930,000 SATA shares
• Dividend reserve funded: $12.00 initial and $12.25 per new share

Negative

• High cash dividend obligation at 12.25% annual on stated $100 per share
• Potential dilution from issuance up to 2.25 million SATA shares in aggregate
• Redemption limits could force full redemption (clean-up) if outstanding supply falls below 25%

News Market Reaction

-2.51%

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-2.51% News Effect

On the day this news was published, ASST declined 2.51%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

Follow-on SATA shares: 1,320,000 shares Offering price: $90 per share Aggregate SATA issuance cap: 2.25 million shares +5 more

8 metrics

Follow-on SATA shares 1,320,000 shares January 22, 2026 follow-on offering size

Offering price $90 per share Pricing of new SATA Stock in follow-on offering

Aggregate SATA issuance cap 2.25 million shares Maximum SATA shares referenced for combined transactions

Notes to be exchanged $90 million principal Semler Convertible Notes targeted in exchange for SATA Stock

Regular dividend rate 12.25% per annum Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Preferred (SATA) stated rate

Stated amount $100 per share Base amount for SATA dividends and liquidation preference

Redemption price $110 per share Cash redemption price for SATA, plus unpaid dividends

Max compounded dividend rate 20% per annum Ceiling rate on unpaid SATA dividends with monthly step-ups

Market Reality Check

Price: $11.91 Vol: Volume 95580871 is slight...

normal vol

$11.91 Last Close

Volume Volume 95580871 is slightly below 20-day average 100520212, indicating typical trading activity ahead of this offering. normal

Technical Shares trade well below the 200-day MA of 3.21 with price at 0.8924, reflecting a longer-term downtrend into the deal.

Peers on Argus

Peers show mixed moves: SOGP up 7.18%, TZOO up 0.52%, SEAT and DOYU down modestl...

Peers show mixed moves: SOGP up 7.18%, TZOO up 0.52%, SEAT and DOYU down modestly, TRUE flat. No evidence of a coordinated sector reaction to this SATA offering.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jan 16 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Jan 16	Acquisition completion	Positive	-2.3%	Closed Semler Scientific acquisition and detailed bitcoin holdings, leadership roles.
Jan 16	Acquisition completion	Positive	-2.3%	Repeated disclosure of Semler deal close and enlarged bitcoin position.
Jan 13	Acquisition approval	Positive	-11.8%	Shareholder approval of Semler all‑stock deal and bitcoin transfer to Strive.
Jan 13	Acquisition approval	Positive	-11.8%	Restates Semler approval, planned note and loan retirement, reverse split.
Dec 15	Dividend increase	Positive	-8.6%	Raised SATA dividend rate to 12.25% and declared next monthly payout.

Pattern Detected

Recent bitcoin- and acquisition-related news with seemingly positive strategic tone has been followed by negative 24h price reactions, suggesting a pattern of selling into announcements.

Recent Company History

Over recent months, Strive focused on bitcoin-treasury expansion and the Semler Scientific acquisition. On Jan 13, 2026, shareholders approved the Semler deal and plans to retire a $100M convertible note and $20M Coinbase loan, yet shares fell 11.82%. Completion of the Semler acquisition on Jan 16, 2026 also saw a -2.31% move. A prior SATA dividend increase to 12.25% on Dec 15, 2025 was followed by a -8.57% reaction. Today’s upsized SATA follow-on fits this pattern of capital-structure actions around the bitcoin strategy.

Regulatory & Risk Context

Active S-3 Shelf

Shelf Active

Active S-3 Shelf Registration 2025-09-15

An effective S-3ASR shelf filed on Sep 15, 2025 allows Strive to issue Class A common stock, preferred stock, debt, depositary shares, warrants and units from time to time. The shelf has been used in at least 3 prospectus supplements, supporting repeated SATA offerings and other capital-structure actions.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement details an upsized SATA preferred follow-on, issuing 1,320,000 shares at $90 with ...

Analysis

This announcement details an upsized SATA preferred follow-on, issuing 1,320,000 shares at $90 with exchanges for $90 million of convertible notes and a variable 12.25% dividend. It advances plans described in prior filings to retire Semler debt and fund bitcoin and corporate purposes using perpetual preferred equity. Investors may focus on the new dividend and redemption mechanics, the evolving leverage profile, and how these offerings interact with the existing effective shelf and prior ATM program.

Key Terms

follow-on offering, variable rate, perpetual preferred stock, convertible senior notes, +4 more

8 terms

follow-on offering financial

"announced the pricing of its follow-on offering (the “offering”) on January 22, 2026"

A follow-on offering is when a company sells additional shares to the public after its initial stock listing to raise more cash. For investors it matters because the new shares increase the total number of shares outstanding, which can reduce each existing shareholder’s ownership share and earnings per share—similar to baking more loaves of bread after the first batch, which means each slice represents a slightly smaller piece of the whole; the funds raised can also support growth or pay debt.

variable rate financial

"Strive’s Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock (the “SATA Stock”)"

A variable rate is an interest rate that can change over time instead of staying fixed, usually tied to a market reference such as short-term interest benchmarks. For investors, it matters because payments, yields and the value of debt instruments will move with the rate—think of it like a thermostat that adjusts with the weather: when the rate rises, borrowing costs and income on floating-rate assets rise, increasing income but also uncertainty; when it falls, the opposite happens.

perpetual preferred stock financial

"Strive’s Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock (the “SATA Stock”)"

A perpetual preferred stock is a type of share that behaves like a forever-lasting, fixed-income investment: it pays regular dividends and has no set maturity date, yet it represents ownership rather than a loan. It ranks ahead of common stock for dividend payments and in liquidation, so investors treat it as a mix between a bond and an equity stake; its value depends largely on the issuer’s credit and prevailing interest rates.

convertible senior notes financial

"outstanding 4.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2030 (the “Semler Convertible Notes”)"

Convertible senior notes are a type of loan that a company issues to investors, which can be turned into company shares later on. They are called "senior" because they are paid back before other debts if the company runs into trouble. This allows investors to earn interest like a loan but also have the chance to own part of the company if its value rises.

capped call transactions financial

"cash from terminating Strive’s existing capped call transactions relating to the outstanding"

Capped call transactions are agreements where investors buy options that give them the chance to benefit if a stock's price goes up, but with a limit on how much they can gain. This helps protect them from paying too much if the stock's price rises a lot, similar to having a maximum limit on a reward. They matter because they help investors manage risk while still allowing some upside potential.

one-month term sofr financial

"excess, if any, of (x) the one-month term SOFR rate on the first business day"

A one-month term SOFR is a benchmark interest rate that represents the average cost of borrowing cash overnight, packaged into a fixed rate that applies for a one-month period. Think of it as a short-term “thermometer” for secured lending costs: lenders and borrowers use it to price loans, floating-rate notes, and derivatives, so movements in one-month term SOFR directly affect borrowing costs, interest income and the market value of interest‑sensitive investments.

liquidation preference financial

"The liquidation preference of the SATA Stock is $100 per share."

A liquidation preference is a rule that determines who gets paid first and how much they receive when a company is sold, goes bankrupt, or distributes its assets. It gives certain investors a priority claim—often returning their original investment plus any agreed multiple—before other owners receive money, which shapes how much common shareholders and founders ultimately get; think of it as a front-of-the-line pass that affects payout order and investor returns.

fundamental change financial

"If an event that constitutes a “fundamental change” under the certificate of designation"

A fundamental change is a major shift in how a company or economy operates, like a new technology or a big change in leadership. It matters because such changes can affect the value or stability of investments, making them more or less attractive. Think of it like a major upgrade or shift in the rules of a game that can change the outcome.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

The transactions represent an issuance of up to 2.25 million shares of SATA in the aggregate

DALLAS, Jan. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Strive, Inc. (Nasdaq: SATA) (“Strive” or the “Company”) today announced the pricing of its follow-on offering (the “offering”) on January 22, 2026 of 1,320,000 shares of Strive’s Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock (the “SATA Stock”), an upsize over the $150 million transaction size previously announced when taken together with the anticipated privately negotiated notes exchanges, at an offering price of $90 per share.

Strive intends to use the net proceeds of this offering, together with cash on hand and potentially cash from terminating Strive’s existing capped call transactions relating to the outstanding 4.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2030 (the “Semler Convertible Notes”) issued by Semler Scientific, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Strive (“Semler Scientific”), and guaranteed by Strive, pursuant to an indenture, dated as of January 28, 2025, between Semler Scientific and U.S Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (the “Trustee”), as amended by a supplemental indenture, dated January 16, 2026, by and among Semler Scientific, Strive and the Trustee, (i) to finance the redemption, repurchase, repayment, satisfaction and discharge or other payment of all or a portion of the Semler Convertible Notes and Semler Scientific’s outstanding borrowings under its master loan agreement with Coinbase Credit Inc., which may include one or more repurchases pursuant to privately negotiated transactions, and the payment of accrued and unpaid interest thereon, with the purpose of returning to a perpetual-preferred only amplification model, (ii) the acquisition of bitcoin and bitcoin-related products and (iii) for working capital and general corporate purposes.

Strive also expects to enter into privately negotiated exchange agreements with certain holders of the Semler Convertible Notes, representing $90 million aggregate principal amount of the Semler Convertible Notes, pursuant to which such holders would exchange their Semler Convertible Notes for approximately 930,000 newly issued shares of SATA Stock. This offering is not conditioned on the consummation of all or any portion of such exchanges. Such agreements remain subject to the signing of binding agreements, and any such exchanges will be subject to customary closing conditions.

The SATA Stock accumulates cumulative dividends at a variable rate (as described below) per annum on the stated amount of $100 per share (the “stated amount”) thereof. Regular dividends on the shares of SATA Stock are payable when, as and if declared by Strive’s board of directors or any duly authorized committee thereof, out of funds legally available for their payment, monthly in arrears on the 15^th calendar day of each calendar month, beginning on February 15, 2026. The monthly regular dividend rate per annum is 12.25%. However, Strive has the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to adjust the monthly regular dividend rate per annum applicable to subsequent regular dividend periods. Strive’s right to adjust the monthly regular dividend rate per annum is subject to certain restrictions. For example, Strive is not permitted to reduce the monthly regular dividend rate per annum that applies to any regular dividend period (i) by more than the following amount from the monthly regular dividend rate per annum applicable to the prior regular dividend period: the sum of (1) 25 basis points; and (2) the excess, if any, of (x) the one-month term SOFR rate on the first business day of such prior regular dividend period, over (y) the minimum of the one-month term SOFR rates that occur on the business days during the period from, and including, the first business day of such prior regular dividend period to, and including, the last business day of such prior regular dividend period; or (ii) to a rate per annum that is less than the one-month term SOFR rate in effect on the business day before Strive provides notice of the next monthly regular dividend rate per annum. In addition, Strive is not entitled to elect to reduce the monthly regular dividend rate per annum unless and until (x) three (3) months following November 10, 2025, or such earlier time as the arithmetic average of the last reported sale prices per share of SATA Stock for each trading day of twenty (20) consecutive trading days at any time during the three (3) months following the initial issuance date exceeds $100 and (y) all accumulated regular dividends, if any, on the SATA Stock then outstanding for all prior completed regular dividend periods, if any, have been paid in full. Strive’s current intention (which is subject to change in Strive’s sole and absolute discretion) is to adjust the monthly regular dividend rate per annum in such manner as Strive believes is designed to cause the SATA Stock to trade at prices within its stated long-term range of $95 and $105 per share. Declared regular dividends on the SATA Stock will be payable solely in cash. In the event that any accumulated regular dividend on the SATA Stock is not paid on the applicable regular dividend payment date, then additional regular dividends (“compounded dividends”) accumulate on the amount of such unpaid regular dividend, compounded monthly. The compounded dividend rate applicable to any unpaid regular dividend that was due on a regular dividend payment date has been set at a rate per annum equal to 12.25% plus 25 basis points; provided, however, that, until such regular dividend, together with compounded dividends thereon, is paid in full, such compounded dividend rate will increase by 25 basis points per month for each subsequent regular dividend period, up to a maximum dividend rate of 20% per annum.
Concurrent with the closing of our initial public offering of the SATA Stock on November 10, 2025 (the “IPO Closing”), we established an initial dividend reserve in an amount equal to the first 12 months of dividend payments (which assumed dividend payments at a rate of 12.00% per annum) calculated as of the date of the IPO Closing (the “Initial Dividend Reserve”) and deposited $12.00 per share of SATA Stock into a separate account (the “Dividend Payment Account”) funded by us with existing cash on hand. Concurrent with the closing of this offering, we intend to increase the dividend reserve in the Dividend Payment Account in an amount equal to the first 12 months of dividend payments (assuming dividend payments are made at a rate of 12.25% per annum) calculated as of the date of the closing of this offering and will deposit $12.25 per share of SATA Stock sold in this offering into the Dividend Payment Account (together with the Initial Dividend Reserve, the “Dividend Reserve”).

Strive has the right, at its election, to redeem all, or any whole number of shares, of the issued and outstanding SATA Stock, at any time, and from time to time, on any redemption date, at a cash redemption price per share of SATA Stock to be redeemed equal to $110 (or such higher amount as may be chosen in Strive’s sole discretion, it being understood that such higher amount (or the formula to determine such higher amount) will be announced by prior public notice and/or set forth in the applicable relevant notice of redemption), plus accumulated and unpaid regular dividends, if any, thereon to, and including, the redemption date. However, Strive may not redeem less than all of the outstanding shares of SATA Stock unless at least $50.0 million aggregate stated amount of SATA Stock is outstanding and not called for redemption as of the time Strive provides the related redemption notice. Strive also has the right, at its election, to redeem all, but not less than all, of the SATA Stock, at any time, for cash if the total number of shares of all SATA Stock then outstanding is less than 25% of the total number of shares of SATA Stock issued in the initial offering of SATA Stock and in any future offering, taken together (a “clean-up redemption”). In addition, Strive has the right to redeem all, but not less than all, of the SATA Stock if certain tax events occur (a “tax redemption”). The redemption price for any SATA Stock to be redeemed pursuant to a clean-up redemption or a tax redemption will be a cash amount equal to the liquidation preference (as described below) of the SATA Stock to be redeemed as of the business day before the date on which Strive provides the related redemption notice, plus accumulated and unpaid regular dividends, if any, thereon to, and including, the redemption date.

If an event that constitutes a “fundamental change” under the certificate of designation governing the SATA Stock occurs, then, subject to certain limitations, holders of the SATA Stock have the right to require Strive to repurchase some or all of their shares of SATA Stock at a cash repurchase price equal to the stated amount of the SATA Stock to be repurchased, plus accumulated and unpaid regular dividends, if any, to, and including, the fundamental change repurchase date.

The liquidation preference of the SATA Stock is $100 per share. Effective immediately after the close of business on each business day after November 10, 2025 (and, if applicable, during the course of a business day on which any sale transaction to be settled by the issuance of SATA Stock is executed, from the exact time of the first such sale transaction during such business day until the close of business of such business day), the liquidation preference per share of SATA Stock will be adjusted to be the greatest of (i) the stated amount per share of SATA Stock; (ii) in the case of any business day with respect to which Strive has, on such business day, executed any sale transaction to be settled by the issuance of SATA Stock, an amount equal to the last reported sale price per share of SATA Stock on the trading day immediately before such business day; and (iii) the arithmetic average of the last reported sale prices per share of SATA Stock for each trading day of the ten consecutive trading days (or, if applicable, the lesser number of trading days as have elapsed during the period from, and including, the initial issue date to, but excluding, such business day) immediately preceding such business day.

Barclays and Cantor are acting as joint book-running managers for the offering. Clear Street is acting as co-manager for the offering.

The offering is being made pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The offering will be made only by means of a prospectus supplement and an accompanying prospectus. An electronic copy of the preliminary prospectus supplement (and when available, the final prospectus supplement), together with the accompanying prospectus, is or will be available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement, together with the accompanying prospectus, can be obtained by contacting: Barclays Capital Inc., c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717, by email at barclaysprospectus@broadridge.com or telephone at 1-888-603-5847; or Cantor Fitzgerald & Co., Attention: Capital Markets, 110 East 59th Street, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10022, or by email at prospectus@cantor.com.

About Strive

Strive is the first publicly traded asset management Bitcoin treasury company. Strive is focused on increasing Bitcoin per share to outperform Bitcoin over the long run. Strive holds approximately 12,797.6 bitcoin as of January 16, 2026.

Since launched its first ETF in August 2022, Strive Asset Management, LLC, a direct, wholly owned subsidiary of Strive and an SEC-registered investment adviser, has grown to manage over $2.3 billion in assets.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Rule 175 promulgated thereunder, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and Rule 3b-6 promulgated thereunder, which statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the outlook and expectations of Strive and Semler Scientific, Inc. (“Semler Scientific”), respectively, with respect to the merger transaction (the “merger transaction”), the strategic benefits and financial benefits of the merger transaction, including the expected impact of the merger transaction on the combined company’s future financial performance, the ability to successfully integrate the combined businesses, the estimated net proceeds of the offering, the anticipated timing of settlement, the anticipated use of any proceeds from the offering, the terms of the securities being offered and the Company’s intentions with respect to adjusting the SATA Stock monthly regular dividend rate per annum. Such statements are often characterized by the use of qualified words (and their derivatives) such as “may,” “will,” “anticipate,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “expect,” “estimate,” “continue,” “plan,” “project,” “predict,” “potential,” “assume,” “forecast,” “target,” “budget,” “outlook,” “trend,” “guidance,” “objective,” “goal,” “strategy,” “opportunity,” and “intend,” as well as words of similar meaning or other statements concerning opinions or judgment of Strive, Semler Scientific or their respective management about future events. Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions as of the time they are made and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that are difficult to predict with regard to timing, extent, likelihood and degree of occurrence, which could cause actual results to differ materially from anticipated results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including the uncertainties related to market conditions and the completion of the offering on the anticipated terms or at all or the uncertainties related to the satisfaction of closing conditions for the sale of the securities being offered. Other risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including, among others, the following:

• the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Strive or Semler Scientific or the combined company;
• the possibility that the anticipated benefits of the merger transaction, including anticipated cost savings and strategic gains, are not realized when expected or at all, including as a result of changes in, or problems arising from, implementation of Bitcoin treasury strategies and risks associated with Bitcoin and other digital assets, general economic and market conditions, interest and exchange rates, monetary policy, and laws and regulations and their enforcement;
• the diversion of management's attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities;
• dilution caused by Strive's issuance of additional shares of its Class A common stock in connection with the merger transaction;
• potential adverse reactions of Strive's or Semler Scientific's customers or changes to business or employee relationships, including those resulting from the announcement or completion of the merger transaction;
• changes in Strive's or Semler Scientific's share price before closing; and
• other factors that may affect future results of Strive, Semler Scientific or the combined company.
  

These factors are not necessarily all of the factors that could cause the combined company’s actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by any of the forward-looking statements. Other factors, including unknown or unpredictable factors, also could harm the combined company’s results.

Although Strive believes that its expectations with respect to forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions within the bounds of its existing knowledge of its business and operations, there can be no assurance that actual results of Strive will not differ materially from any projected future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Additional factors that could cause results to differ materially from those described above can be found in Strive’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, Strive’s Form S-4 filed on August 6, 2025 and October 10, 2025, under the “Supplementary Risk Factors” filed as an exhibit to Strive’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 24, 2025, Semler Scientific’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and other documents subsequently filed by Strive and Semler Scientific with the SEC.

The actual results anticipated may not be realized or, even if substantially realized, they may not have the expected consequences to or effects on Strive or its businesses or operations. Investors are cautioned not to rely too heavily on any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof, and Strive and Semler Scientific undertake no obligation to update or clarify these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except to the extent required by applicable law. 

No Offer or Solicitation

This press release is not intended to and shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or the solicitation of any vote of approval, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act, or pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, such registration requirements. This press release also shall not constitute an offer to purchase, a solicitation of an offer to sell, or a notice of redemption with respect to the Semler Convertible Notes.

Strive Media Contact:
media@strive.com

Investor Contact:
ir@strive.com 

Source: Strive, Inc.

FAQ

How many SATA shares did Strive price on January 22, 2026 and at what price?

Strive priced 1,320,000 SATA shares at $90 per share on January 22, 2026.

What will Strive use proceeds from the ASST/SATA offering for?

Proceeds are planned to repay or repurchase Semler Convertible Notes and Coinbase borrowings, acquire bitcoin-related products, and for working capital.

What are the terms of the expected exchange of Semler Convertible Notes for SATA shares?

Holders representing $90 million principal may exchange notes for approximately 930,000 SATA shares under privately negotiated agreements.

What dividend does SATA Stock pay and when is it payable?

SATA Stock pays a variable regular dividend with a current rate of 12.25% per annum, payable monthly in arrears beginning February 15, 2026.

What is the liquidation preference and redemption price for SATA Stock?

Liquidation preference is $100 per share; redemption price is typically $110 per share plus accrued dividends, subject to certain conditions.

Are the offering and the Semler note exchanges conditional on each other?

No; the offering is not conditioned on completing any portion of the privately negotiated note exchanges.