[8-K] Strive, Inc. Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Strive, Inc. (ASST) disclosed a proposed merger with Semler Scientific and filed related disclosure materials describing the transaction, registration of Strive Class A common stock to be issued, and plans to deliver a combined Information Statement/Proxy Statement/Prospectus to Semler stockholders. The filing lists forward-looking statements about expected strategic and financial benefits, timing of closing, integration and dilution, and identifies specific risks including possible termination events, regulatory and legal outcomes, integration difficulties, Bitcoin treasury strategy risks, and potential customer or share-price impacts. The filing directs investors to forthcoming SEC filings and each company’s investor websites for full documents.

Positive

• Registration of Class A shares initiated so the transaction can proceed with formally filed disclosure documents
• Information Statement/Proxy Statement/Prospectus planned to be delivered to Semler Scientific stockholders, enabling shareholder vote

Negative

• Multiple explicit risks listed that could delay or prevent closing, including termination rights and legal proceedings
• Potential dilution from issuance of additional Strive Class A common stock in connection with the transaction
• Integration and execution risk including the possibility integration may be more difficult, time-consuming or costly than expected
• Specific operational risk noted from implementation of Bitcoin treasury strategies and related digital asset exposures

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: A material merger announcement with registration and proxy materials filed; contains explicit risks that could affect timing, dilution, and realization of benefits.

The filing confirms Strive will register Class A shares for the proposed transaction and will provide an Information Statement/Proxy Statement/Prospectus to Semler stockholders. It enumerates forward-looking statements and a comprehensive set of risks that may prevent closing or reduce expected synergies, including specific mention of Bitcoin treasury strategy risks and potential dilution from share issuance. Investors are directed to review the definitive SEC filings when available for quantitative terms and final approvals.

M&A Specialist

TL;DR: The companies have initiated the formal disclosure process for a merger; standard closing conditions and integration risks are highlighted.

The document functions as a regulatory disclosure to satisfy securities rules ahead of shareholder votes and registration requirements. It lists termination triggers, potential delays, integration complexity, and dilution from issuance of Strive stock. The explicit inclusion of implementation and legal risk items is consistent with a material transaction notice; definitive economic terms and closing conditions will be in the forthcoming proxy and registration statement.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 22, 2025

STRIVE, INC.

(Exact name of Company as specified in its charter)

Nevada		001-41612		88-1293236
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

200 Crescent Ct, Suite 1400, Dallas, TX		75201
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

(855) 427-7360

(Company’s telephone number, including area code)

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the Company under any of the following provisions:

☒ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share		ASST		The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the Company is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.          

Emerging Growth Company   ☒

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the Company has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

On September 22, 2025, Strive, Inc. (“Strive”) and Semler Scientific, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Semler Scientific”), issued a joint press release announcing that they had entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger, pursuant to which, among other things, a newly formed subsidiary of Strive will be merged with and into Semler Scientific (the “Merger”), with Semler Scientific surviving the Merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of Strive. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

The information furnished pursuant to this Item 7.01 (including Exhibit 99.1) shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Exchange Act or the Securities Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

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 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 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 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.  Such risks, uncertainties and assumptions, include, 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;

· 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 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 current report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) on September 12, 2025 (including the documents incorporated by reference therein), 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, 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 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.

Additional Information and Where to Find It

In connection with the proposed transaction, Strive intends to file 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 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 directors and executive officers of Semler Scientific, their ownership of Semler Scientific common stock, and Semler Scientific’s transactions with related persons is set forth in the section entitled "INFORMATION REGARDING OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE," "EXECUTIVE OFFICERS," "SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT," “DIRECTOR

COMPENSATION,” and "TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PERSONS" included in Semler Scientific’s definitive proxy statement in connection with its 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, as filed with the SEC on July 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 directors and executive officers of Strive is contained in 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 September 12, 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.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Joint Press Release, dated September 22, 2025
104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: September 22, 2025	STRIVE, INC.
	/s/ Matthew Cole
	Name: Matthew Cole
	Title: Chief Executive Officer

FAQ

What did Strive, Inc. (ASST) disclose in this 8-K about the proposed transaction?

The 8-K states Strive and Semler Scientific are proposing a merger, that Strive will register Class A common stock to be issued, and that an Information Statement/Proxy Statement/Prospectus will be provided to Semler stockholders.

Are there identified risks to closing the Strive–Semler Scientific transaction?

Yes. The filing lists risks including termination events, possible failure to satisfy closing conditions, legal proceedings, integration challenges, dilution, customer or employee reactions, share-price changes, and risks from Bitcoin treasury strategies.

Where can investors obtain the registration statement and proxy materials for ASST?

The filing states documents will be available free of charge on Strive’s investor website at https://investors.strive.com/ and Semler Scientific’s investor site at https://ir.semlerscientific.com/, and via SEC filings on www.sec.gov.

Will Strive update forward-looking statements about the transaction?

The filing notes forward-looking statements speak only as of their date and Strive and Semler Scientific undertake no obligation to update them except as required by law.

Does the 8-K include final financial terms or closing date for the transaction?

No. The filing references forthcoming registration and proxy materials for full information; it does not provide final economic terms or a definitive closing date.