[425] Semler Scientific, Inc. Business Combination Communication
Strive, Inc. filed a Rule 425 communication about its proposed business combination with Semler Scientific, Inc.. The notice emphasizes that many statements about the deal and the future performance of the combined company are forward-looking and subject to significant risks and uncertainties, so actual results may differ materially from expectations.
Strive explains that it has filed a Registration Statement on Form S-4 to register Class A common stock to be issued in the transaction, which includes an information statement for Strive, a proxy statement for Semler Scientific, and a prospectus for Strive. Semler Scientific stockholders will receive these materials to consider and vote on the proposed transaction. The communication also identifies that directors, officers and employees of both companies may be deemed participants in the proxy solicitation and directs investors to SEC filings and company investor relations websites for detailed ownership and governance information.
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Disclosure formalizes communications around Strive–Semler merger process, but adds no new economic terms or outcomes.
This communication confirms that **Strive** and **Semler Scientific** are pursuing a **proposed business combination** and that Strive has filed a Registration Statement on Form S-4 to register Class A common stock for the deal. The document functions as a legally required notice under **Rule 425** and **Rule 14a-12**, tying social-media communications about the merger proposal back into the official SEC record. It also explains that Semler stockholders will receive an Information Statement/Proxy Statement/Prospectus to vote on the proposed transaction.
The text is dominated by a detailed **forward-looking statement disclaimer**, stressing that expectations about strategic or financial benefits, integration, and closing timing are uncertain and subject to many risks. It directs readers to prior Form 10-Qs and the S-4 for risk factors and other key information and clarifies that directors and officers of both companies may be participants in the proxy solicitation, with their interests described in the S-4 and related filings. The communication also reiterates that this is **not an offer or solicitation** to buy or sell securities.
What matters going forward is the content and progress of the **Form S-4** and the definitive Information Statement/Proxy Statement/Prospectus, including any disclosed terms of the merger and any amendments. The key milestone to watch is the mailing of the definitive proxy materials to Semler Scientific stockholders and the subsequent stockholder vote on the proposed transaction, which will determine whether the combination can proceed.
Filed by Strive, Inc.
(Commission File No.: 001-41612)
Pursuant to Rule 425 of the Securities Act of 1933
and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Subject Company: Semler Scientific, Inc.
(Commission File No.: 001-36305)
The following communication was reposted on X.com by Matthew Cole, Chief Executive Officer of Strive, Inc. (“Strive”), on November 18, 2025, in connection with Strive’s proposed business combination with Semler Scientific, Inc. (“Semler Scientific”).
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements herein and the documents incorporated herein by reference 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, respectively, with respect to the proposed transaction (the “proposed transaction”), the strategic benefits and financial benefits of the proposed transaction, including the expected impact of the proposed transaction on the combined company's future financial performance, the timing of the closing of the proposed transaction, and the ability to successfully integrate the combined businesses. 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 judgments of Strive, Semler Scientific and/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. Other risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including, among others, the following:
| · | the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the right of one or both of Strive and Semler Scientific to terminate the merger agreement between Strive and Semler Scientific; |
| · | the possibility that the proposed transaction does not close when expected or at all because the conditions to closing are not received or satisfied on a timely basis or at all; |
| · | 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 proposed 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 possibility that the integration of the two companies may be more difficult, time-consuming or costly than expected; |
| · | the possibility that the proposed transaction may be more expensive or take longer to complete than anticipated, including as a result of unexpected factors or events; |
| · | 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 proposed 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 proposed 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 Strive’s, Semler Scientific’s or 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 Strive, Semler Scientific or the combined company's results.
Although each of Strive and Semler Scientific 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 the actual results of Strive or Semler Scientific 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 Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on November 14, 2025 and Strive’s Form S-4 filed on October 10, 2025, Semler Scientific’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on November 12, 2025, 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, Semler Scientific or their respective businesses or operations. Investors are cautioned not to rely too heavily on any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements contained herein speak only as of the date they are made 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.
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Additional Information and Where to Find It
In connection with the proposed transaction, Strive has filed with the SEC a Registration Statement on Form S-4 (the "Registration Statement") to register the Class A common stock to be issued by Strive in connection with the proposed transaction and that will include an information statement of Strive, proxy statement of Semler Scientific and a prospectus of Strive (the "Information Statement/Proxy Statement/Prospectus"), and each of Strive and Semler Scientific may file with the SEC any other relevant documents concerning the proposed transaction. A definitive Information Statement/Proxy Statement/Prospectus will be sent to the stockholders of Semler Scientific to seek their approval of the proposed transaction. BEFORE MAKING ANY VOTING OR INVESTMENT DECISION, INVESTORS AND STOCKHOLDERS OF SEMLER SCIENTIFIC ARE URGED TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT AND INFORMATION STATEMENT/PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS REGARDING THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC, AS WELL AS ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THOSE DOCUMENTS, BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT STRIVE, SEMLER SCIENTIFIC AND THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION AND RELATED MATTERS.
A copy of the Registration Statement, Information Statement/Proxy Statement/Prospectus, as well as other filings containing information about Strive and Semler Scientific, may be obtained, free of charge, at the SEC's website (http://www.sec.gov). You will also be able to obtain these documents, when they are filed, free of charge, from Strive by accessing Strive’s website at https://investors.strive.com/. Copies of the Registration Statement, the Information Statement/Proxy Statement/Prospectus and the filings with the SEC that will be incorporated by reference therein can also be obtained, without charge, by directing a request to Strive’s Investor Relations department at 200 Crescent Court, Suite 1400, Dallas, Texas 75201 or by calling (855) 427-7360 or by submitting an inquiry at https://investors.strive.com/ir-resources/contact-ir. Copies of the documents filed with the SEC by Semler Scientific will be available free of charge on Semler Scientific’s website at https://ir.semlerscientific.com/. The information on Strive’s or Semler Scientific’s respective websites is not, and shall not be deemed to be, a part of this communication or incorporated into other filings either company makes with the SEC.
Participants in the Solicitation
Strive, Semler Scientific and certain of their respective directors, executive officers and employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the stockholders of Semler Scientific in connection with the proposed transaction. Information about the interests of the directors and executive officers of Strive and Semler Scientific and other persons who may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of stockholders of Semler Scientific in connection with the proposed transaction and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be included in the Information Statement/Proxy Statement/Prospectus related to the proposed transaction, which will be filed with the SEC. Information about the current directors and executive officers of Semler Scientific, and their ownership of Semler Scientific common stock is set forth in the section entitled "THE MERGERS" and "SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT" included in Strive’s Form S-4 filed with the SEC on October 10, 2025 and Semler Scientific’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 17, 2025. Additional information regarding ownership of Semler Scientific’s securities by its directors and executive officers is included in such persons’ SEC filings on Forms 3 or 4, which are available at https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/own-disp?action=getissuer&CIK=0001554859. Information about the current directors and executive officers of Strive is contained in Strive’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 12, 2025, Strive’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 15, 2025, Strive’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 6, 2025 and under “Meet the Leadership Team” accessed through the “About Us” link on Strive’s website at https://strive.com/team. Additional information regarding ownership of Strive’s securities by its directors and executive officers is included in such persons’ SEC filings on Forms 3 or 4 which are available at https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/own-disp?action=getissuer&CIK=1920406. These documents and the other SEC filings described in this paragraph may be obtained free of charge as described above under the heading “Additional Information and Where to Find It.”
No Offer or Solicitation
This communication 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.
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FAQ
What is the main purpose of Strive’s Form 425 related to SMLR?
The filing from Strive, Inc. provides a legally required communication about its proposed business combination with Semler Scientific, Inc. (SMLR). It highlights the use of forward-looking statements, outlines related risks, and directs investors to detailed materials such as the Form S-4 registration statement and the combined Information Statement/Proxy Statement/Prospectus.
What transaction are Strive and Semler Scientific planning?
Strive and Semler Scientific are pursuing a proposed business combination. Strive has filed a Registration Statement on Form S-4 to register Class A common stock that would be issued in connection with this transaction, and Semler Scientific stockholders will receive an Information Statement/Proxy Statement/Prospectus to vote on the deal.
What forward-looking statement risks do Strive and Semler Scientific highlight?
The companies note that statements about the strategic and financial benefits of the proposed transaction, expected future performance, deal timing, and integration of the combined businesses are forward-looking. They warn that various risks, uncertainties and other factors could cause actual results to differ materially from these expectations and caution investors not to rely too heavily on such statements.
Where can Semler Scientific (SMLR) investors find the S-4 and proxy materials?
Investors can access the Registration Statement on Form S-4 and the Information Statement/Proxy Statement/Prospectus free of charge at the SEC’s website, http://www.sec.gov. Copies are also available through Strive’s investor website at https://investors.strive.com/ and Semler Scientific’s investor site at https://ir.semlerscientific.com/.
Who may be considered participants in the Semler Scientific proxy solicitation?
Strive, Semler Scientific, and certain of their directors, executive officers and employees may be deemed participants in soliciting proxies from Semler Scientific stockholders. Information on their interests and security holdings will be included in the Information Statement/Proxy Statement/Prospectus and in existing SEC filings such as Strive’s Form S-4 and Semler Scientific’s Form 8-K and Forms 3 and 4.
Does this communication constitute an offer to sell Strive or SMLR securities?
No. The communication explicitly states it is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor a solicitation of any vote where such actions would be unlawful. Any offer of securities will be made only by means of a prospectus that meets the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act or an applicable exemption.
