Semler Scientific® Announces Bitcoin Treasury Strategy
Rhea-AI Summary
Semler Scientific (Nasdaq: SMLR) has adopted bitcoin as its primary treasury reserve asset, purchasing 581 bitcoins for $40 million. Chairman Eric Semler stated that bitcoin's scarcity and digital resilience make it a superior store of value and a potential hedge against inflation compared to gold. The SEC's approval of bitcoin exchange-traded funds and institutional investments validate this strategy. Despite the bitcoin focus, Semler will continue prioritizing its core medical products, particularly QuantaFlo® for peripheral arterial disease testing, while seeking FDA clearance for expanded labeling. Bitcoin holdings will be subject to market conditions and cash needs.
Positive
- Semler Scientific purchased 581 bitcoins for $40 million, demonstrating confidence in bitcoin as a store of value.
- Bitcoin’s digital and architectural resilience is seen as preferable to gold.
- The SEC has approved 11 bitcoin ETFs, showing increasing institutional acceptance of bitcoin.
- Semler Scientific continues to focus on core medical products, particularly QuantaFlo®.
- The company seeks new 510(k) clearance from the FDA for expanded labeling, potentially boosting product use.
Negative
- The decision to hold bitcoin as a primary treasury reserve asset introduces significant volatility risk.
- Heavy reliance on bitcoin's value may expose the company to market fluctuations.
- The $40 million investment in bitcoin is a substantial portion of the company’s treasury, which may concern risk-averse investors.
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, SMLR gained 24.36%, reflecting a significant positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
"Our bitcoin treasury strategy and purchase of bitcoin underscore our belief that bitcoin is a reliable store of value and a compelling investment," said Eric Semler, Semler Scientific's chairman. "Bitcoin is now a major asset class with more than
"Furthermore, we are energized by the growing global acceptance and 'institutionalization' of bitcoin -- reflected most recently by the Securities and Exchange Commission's January 2024 approval of 11 bitcoin exchange-traded funds. These funds have reported more than
Semler Scientific's board and senior management have spent substantial time examining potential uses of cash, including acquisitions. "After studying various alternatives, we decided that holding bitcoin would be the best use of our excess cash," said Mr. Semler.
In conjunction with its bitcoin treasury strategy, Semler Scientific will continue to focus on its core medical products and services. "We remain dedicated to our customers and our goal of operating a growing and profitable healthcare company," said Doug Murphy-Chutorian, MD, Semler Scientific's chief executive officer. "We are focused on maintaining sales of QuantaFlo® for peripheral arterial disease testing, while seeking a new 510(k) clearance from the FDA with expanded labeling for use as an aid in the diagnosis of other cardiovascular diseases."
As Semler Scientific continues to generate revenue and free cash flow from sales of QuantaFlo, it will proactively evaluate its use of excess cash. Bitcoin will serve as Semler Scientific's principal treasury holding on an ongoing basis, subject to market conditions and the anticipated cash needs of Semler Scientific.
More information regarding Semler Scientific's bitcoin treasury strategy will be posted on its website at www.semlerscientific.com.
About Semler Scientific, Inc:
Semler Scientific, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets innovative products and services to combat chronic diseases. Its flagship product, QuantaFlo®, which is patented and cleared by the
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking" statements. Such statements can be identified by, among other things, the use of forward-looking language such as the words "believe," "goal," "may," "will," "intend," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "project," "would," "could" or words with similar meaning or the negatives of these terms or by the discussion of strategy or intentions. The forward-looking statements in this release include express or implied statements regarding the new bitcoin strategy and its ability to generate outsize returns, Website posting of information regarding the bitcoin strategy, as well as seeking a new 510(k) clearance for QuantaFlo with expanded indications for use, among others. Such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause Semler Scientific's actual results to differ materially from those discussed here, such as risks inherent with investing in bitcoin, including bitcoin's volatility; risk of implementing a new treasury strategy; risk that insurance plans and other customers will not continue to license its cardiovascular testing products; risk of changes in the reimbursement landscape for its customers including related to the CMS rate announcement; risk of obtaining a new 510(k) clearance for expanded indications; along with those other risk factors detailed in Semler Scientific's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements involve assumptions, estimates, and uncertainties that reflect current internal projections, expectations or beliefs. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release are qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements and the risk factors described above. Furthermore, all such statements are made as of the date of this release and Semler Scientific assumes no obligation to update or revise these statements unless otherwise required by law.
INVESTOR CONTACT:
Renae Cormier
Chief Financial Officer
ir@semlerscientific.com
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