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New Solmate (NASDAQ: SLMT) CEO details Solana strategy, assets and cost cuts

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Brera Holdings PLC (d/b/a Solmate Infrastructure) furnished a CEO letter to shareholders outlining the company’s current challenges and strategic plan. New CEO Ron Sade explains that the stock is trading well below its mNAV and PIPE financing price, largely due to a sharp decline in Solana’s value.

He states that Solmate has already eliminated millions of dollars in annualized operating costs and holds more than $120 million in assets, with a more detailed 2026 financial overview to come with the 2025 Form 20-F. His compensation is described as significantly lower than his predecessor’s base pay, with most potential earnings tied to long-term share price performance.

The letter reaffirms Solmate’s goal to be a leading Solana treasury and infrastructure company, highlighting that it previously raised approximately $300 million from sophisticated investors who largely remain shareholders. Sade outlines three strategic pillars: capital discipline and stewardship, institutional-grade infrastructure expansion, and serving as a bridge for institutional capital into the Solana ecosystem, particularly across the Middle East and Asia.

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New CEO pairs cost cuts with a long-term Solana-focused growth plan.

The letter presents a candid view of current headwinds, notably the share price trading below mNAV and PIPE levels amid Solana weakness. It emphasizes that Solmate still holds more than $120 million in assets after previously raising approximately $300 million from institutional investors.

Management highlights recent "millions of dollars" in annualized operating cost reductions and a compensation structure for the CEO that is heavily equity-linked. Strategically, the plan centers on capital discipline plus building institutional-grade staking, validation, RPC, colocation, and related Solana infrastructure, with a stated ambition to become a leading Solana-focused infrastructure and treasury platform by 2030.

The filing itself does not provide new financial statements or quantified performance metrics beyond the asset base and cost actions, so the near-term impact will depend on future disclosures, including the upcoming 2025 Form 20-F and execution against the three stated strategic pillars.

Capital raised approximately $300 million Amount previously raised from sophisticated investors
Current assets more than $120 million Company asset base referenced by CEO
Operating cost cuts millions of dollars annually Annualized operating costs eliminated across the board
Target year 2030 CEO’s goal to be leading Solana-focused infrastructure and treasury by 2030
mNAV financial
"trading well below both its mNAV and the PIPE financing price"
mNAV stands for market net asset value — a per-share estimate of a fund’s or company’s assets calculated using current market prices rather than older book values. It gives investors a real‑time sense of what the underlying holdings are worth, so comparing mNAV to the market price helps reveal whether shares are trading at a sensible value or at a discount or premium, much like checking the current resale value of items in a garage sale.
PIPE financing financial
"trading well below both its mNAV and the PIPE financing price"
Pipe financing is a way for companies to raise money quickly by selling new shares or bonds directly to investors, often before their stock is publicly traded or in the early stages of a project. It’s similar to a company securing a loan from investors, providing quick capital needed for growth or operations. For investors, it can offer opportunities for early involvement and potentially higher returns, but it may also carry increased risk due to the immediate nature of the deal.
treasury financial
"returns generated through yield on our digital asset treasury"
The treasury is the department or area within a government or organization responsible for managing its money, finances, and financial strategies. It handles tasks like collecting revenue, paying bills, and planning for future financial needs, much like a household manages its budget. For investors, understanding the treasury is important because it influences interest rates, government spending, and overall economic stability.
validator and staking platform technical
"building a global, institutional-grade validator and staking platform designed to serve banks"
forward-looking statements regulatory
"This letter contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
Nasdaq Hearings Panel regulatory
"include, among others, the Company’s ability to execute its growth strategy; the outcome of the Nasdaq Hearings Panel process"
A Nasdaq hearings panel is a group of experts that reviews cases when a company's stock listing is at risk of being removed from the exchange. They evaluate whether the company has met certain standards and determine if it can keep trading on Nasdaq. This process matters to investors because it can affect a company's ability to raise money and maintain credibility in the market.

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 6-K

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of May, 2026.

 

Commission File Number 001-41606

 

BRERA HOLDINGS PLC

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

 

Connaught House, 5th Floor

One Burlington Road

Dublin 4

D04 C5Y6

Ireland

(Address of principal executive office)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:

 

Form 20-F     Form 40-F

 

 

 

 

 

INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE

 

This Report on Form 6-K shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference into the i) shelf registration statement on Form F-3 (Registration Number 333-276870) of Brera Holdings PLC, operating under the name Solmate Infrastructure (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: SLMT), a Solana-based crypto infrastructure company, filed by the Company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on February 5, 2024 and declared effective by the SEC on February 13, 2024 (the “Shelf Registration Statement”), and into each prospectus or prospectus supplement outstanding under the Shelf Registration Statement, and the registration statement on Form F-3ASR (Registration Number 333-291657) of the Company, filed by the Company with the SEC on November 19, 2025 (the “Resale Registration Statement”), and into each prospectus or prospectus supplement outstanding under the Resale Registration Statement, and ii) registration statements on Form S-8 (File Nos. 333-269535 and 333-287999), in each case, to the extent not superseded by documents or reports subsequently filed or furnished by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 

INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS FORM 6-K REPORT

 

CEO Letter to Shareholders

 

On May 4, 2026, the Company issued a letter from its Chief Executive Officer to its shareholders.

 

A copy of the letter to the shareholders is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report on Form 6-K. The information contained in the letter to the shareholders furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report on Form 6-K shall not be deemed “filed” for the 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 of the Company’s filings under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, whether made before or after the date hereof, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference to any such filing.

 

Exhibit No.   Description
99.1   CEO Letter to Shareholders.

 

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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, thereunto duly authorized.

 

Date: May 4, 2026 BRERA HOLDINGS PLC
     
  By: /s/ Ron Sade
  Ron Sade
  Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

Letter to Shareholders of Brera Holdings PLC (d/b/a Solmate Infrastructure)

 

From the New Chief Executive Officer Ron Sade

 

DUBLIN—May 4, 2026—Brera Holdings PLC (Nasdaq: SLMT) (the “Company” or “Solmate Infrastructure”), today issued the following letter from Ron Sade, Chief Executive Officer: 

 

Dear Shareholders,

 

I would like to begin this letter, as I step into the role of CEO, with optimistic notes. But despite my deep optimism, I want to treat you with the respect you deserve as the intelligent investors you are, and start instead with a realistic message — without trying to dress up the reality.

 

Regrettably, I am taking on this role at a time when the Company is far from where we want it to be, trading well below both its mNAV and the PIPE financing price, mainly due to the sharp decline in Solana value, which is currently a primary driver of returns generated through yield on our digital asset treasury alongside our broader operating activities. While we knew that a bear market was a possibility, the timing has pulled the Company into a negative cycle.

 

When I agreed to take on this role and bring the experience I have accumulated over decades of leading companies and investing across the technology and blockchain sectors into Solmate, one of my first actions was focused on meaningful reductions in the Company’s operating budget. As you have already seen reflected in the Company’s announcements over the past two weeks — we have eliminated millions of dollars in annualized operating costs across the board. We will provide a more thorough discussion of the 2026 financial overview with the release of our 2025 annual report (20-F).

 

Setting the tone at the top and leading by example, the structure of my compensation has been deliberately designed to align directly with shareholders. My base compensation is significantly lower than that of my predecessor, and the substantial majority of my potential earnings is tied directly to long-term share price performance and value creation for shareholders.

 

These are not easy times, and as I said, I have no interest in glossing over the reality. Yet despite the significant challenges ahead, I am genuinely optimistic.

 

I am optimistic because I trust the integrity of the path forward and the experience I bring to it.

 

I am optimistic because many of our most significant shareholders are visionaries, long-term thinkers, and the personal relationships I have with them are a source of inspiration.

 

I am optimistic because I have full confidence in our strategic partners in the United Arab Emirates and at the Solana Foundation.

 

I am optimistic because I believe in every member of the Company’s Board of Directors and in their commitment to do whatever it takes to make this Company succeed.

 

I am optimistic because we are uniquely positioned to create a dominant market leader in the UAE, leveraging our relationship with the Pulsar Group and the Solana Foundation.

 

 

Where We Are Going

 

Before outlining the path forward, I want to reaffirm the foundation of this Company to ensure there is no ambiguity about our direction.

 

Solmate was established with a clear and deliberate objective: to become the leading Solana treasury company and a primary vehicle for institutional participation in the Solana ecosystem globally.

 

This vision was not theoretical — it was validated by the market. The Company successfully raised approximately $300 million from a group of highly sophisticated and prominent investors, reflecting strong conviction in both the strategy and the scale of the opportunity. Importantly, the vast majority of these investors remain shareholders today, continuing to demonstrate long-term alignment and support for both the Company and its new management.

 

At present, we are focused on increasing value creation for our shareholders through risk diversification, disciplined execution, transparency, and consistent delivery.

 

The Company currently holds more than $120 million in assets, providing a strong foundation for execution. As part of our commitment to transparency, we are working to develop investor-facing tools that, subject to internal review and applicable disclosure requirements, are intended to provide shareholders with greater visibility into the performance of the Company’s digital asset holdings.

 

We are not redefining the vision — we are executing on it with greater discipline, sharper focus, and a clear framework for capital allocation and value creation.

 

Our strategy is anchored in three pillars:

 

Capital Discipline and Stewardship — We will manage the Company with rigorous capital allocation discipline, prudent treasury management, and a clear focus on creating sustainable, long-term value for our shareholders.

 

Institutional Infrastructure Expansion — We are building a global, institutional-grade validator and staking platform designed to serve banks, funds, and large allocators seeking exposure to the Solana ecosystem.

 

Bridge to Institutional Capital — We are positioning Solmate as the preferred gateway for institutional investors across the Middle East and Asia to access Solana through structured, compliant investment solutions.

 

Importantly, our focus is not only long-term. In the coming quarters, management will prioritize initiatives aimed at strengthening market understanding of the Company’s value, expanding institutional relationships, and driving measurable progress across our core operating pillars.

 

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Our objective is simple: to enhance shareholder value and build scalable, profitable infrastructure for the years to come through disciplined execution, transparency, and consistent delivery.

 

That is where we are going.

 

My personal commitment is to do everything within my power to position Solmate, by 2030, as the world’s leading Solana-focused technology infrastructure company and the largest Solana treasury in the world. Our strategy is not simply to hold SOL, but to build institutional-grade staking, validation, RPC, colocation and related technology infrastructure around the Solana ecosystem, supported by a disciplined treasury strategy and measured by AUM in SOL, operating infrastructure scale and market capitalization.

 

I will make myself available to write to you and to speak face-to-face far more frequently than my predecessor in this role. I believe wholeheartedly that transparency with shareholders is the key to this Company’s success.

 

I also believe that engagement should not be reserved only for the moments when everything is shining and bright — it is just as important during difficult periods and challenging times. From the vantage point of my years, I have learned that people reveal their strength precisely when they are brought into the difficult moments, and that the great majority will rise to the occasion to help you help the Company.

 

This is an exciting period for me, and I commit to doing everything in my power to put the Company on a path of renewed success.

 

Thank you for your attention, and I look forward to ongoing communication.

 

Sincerely,

 

Ron Sade

Chief Executive Officer

Solmate Infrastructure PLC

Nasdaq: SLMT

 

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About Brera Holdings PLC

 

Brera Holdings PLC (d/b/a Solmate Infrastructure) is a Solana-based crypto infrastructure company with a strategic focus on Abu Dhabi. The company creates value by working with its partners to build infrastructure and real hardware for the crypto revolution. Its cutting-edge Solana staking infrastructure will help drive the adoption of the network in the Middle East. Backed by Ark Invest, RockawayX, Pulsar Group and other UAE and international investors, Solmate Infrastructure expects to process Solana transactions faster, more efficiently and more profitably than other companies. www.solmate.com.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This letter contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “will,” and similar expressions. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Company’s strategic direction and operating plans; its ability to execute on cost reduction initiatives and maintain capital discipline; its plans to expand institutional infrastructure, including validator, staking, RPC, colocation and related technology services; its ability to strengthen institutional relationships and enhance market understanding of the Company’s value; its ability to develop investor-facing tools and improve transparency; its ability to diversify risk and allocate capital effectively; the Company’s positioning as a preferred gateway for institutional investors across the Middle East and Asia; the anticipated benefits of relationships with strategic partners, including the Pulsar Group and the Solana Foundation; the Company’s expectations regarding its financial performance, asset base, and long-term growth; and the Chief Executive Officer’s targets and objectives, including positioning the Company by 2030 as the world’s leading Solana-focused technology infrastructure company and the largest Solana treasury. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates, assumptions, and projections and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors—many of which are beyond the Company’s control—that may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Important factors that may affect actual results include, among others, the Company’s ability to execute its growth strategy; the outcome of the Nasdaq Hearings Panel process; market conditions, regulatory changes, operational challenges, and other risks and uncertainties described under “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC on May 15, 2025, as amended on May 28, 2025, and in subsequent filings with the SEC, available at www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

 

Contacts Investors

 

John Ragozzino Jr., CFA
Solmate@icrinc.com

 

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FAQ

What does the new Solmate Infrastructure (SLMT) CEO say about the company’s current situation?

The CEO acknowledges Solmate is far from its goals, with shares trading well below mNAV and PIPE financing levels, mainly due to a sharp decline in Solana’s value. He emphasizes transparency, recent cost reductions, and a disciplined plan to restore and grow shareholder value over time.

How much capital has Solmate Infrastructure (SLMT) raised and what assets does it hold now?

Solmate previously raised approximately $300 million from sophisticated, long-term investors who largely remain shareholders. The CEO reports the company currently holds more than $120 million in assets, which he describes as a strong foundation for executing its Solana-focused infrastructure and treasury strategy going forward.

What cost-cutting measures does Solmate Infrastructure (SLMT) describe in the CEO letter?

The CEO states that one of his first actions was to implement meaningful reductions in the operating budget. According to the letter, Solmate has already eliminated millions of dollars in annualized operating costs across the board, with further detail expected in the upcoming 2025 Form 20-F annual report.

How is the new Solmate Infrastructure (SLMT) CEO’s compensation structured?

The CEO explains his base compensation is significantly lower than his predecessor’s, with the substantial majority of potential earnings tied directly to long-term share price performance. This structure is presented as aligning management incentives with shareholder value creation and the company’s multi-year Solana infrastructure strategy.

What is Solmate Infrastructure’s (SLMT) long-term strategic vision in the Solana ecosystem?

Solmate aims to be the leading Solana treasury company and a primary institutional vehicle for Solana exposure. The CEO targets positioning the firm by 2030 as the world’s leading Solana-focused technology infrastructure company and largest Solana treasury, anchored on staking, validation, RPC, colocation and disciplined treasury management.

What are the three main strategic pillars outlined by Solmate Infrastructure (SLMT)?

The CEO describes three pillars: capital discipline and stewardship focused on prudent treasury management; institutional infrastructure expansion through a global validator and staking platform; and becoming a bridge to institutional capital, especially in the Middle East and Asia, via structured, compliant Solana investment solutions.

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