Semler Scientific (SMLR) Announces Additional Bitcoin Purchases

Semler Scientific, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMLR), a pioneer in developing and marketing technology products and services to healthcare providers to combat chronic diseases, today announced that it has purchased an additional 83 bitcoins for $5.0 million in cash, inclusive of fees and expenses. As of August 26, 2024, Semler Scientific holds a total of 1,012 bitcoins, which were acquired for $68.0 million, inclusive of fees and expenses.

"We recently purchased additional bitcoins using primarily cash from operations as well as capital raised through our at-the-market equity program," said Eric Semler, chairman of Semler Scientific. "We are encouraged by the growing institutional adoption of bitcoin. It was recently reported that for the first time, institutions own more than 20% of bitcoin ETF assets under management. We believe this increasing institutionalization will drive value for both bitcoin prices and for our stockholders."

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 U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is a rapid point-of-care test that measures arterial blood flow in the extremities. The QuantaFlo test aids in the diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases, such as peripheral arterial disease (PAD), and Semler Scientific is seeking a new 510(k) clearance for expanded-indications. QuantaFlo is used by healthcare providers to evaluate their patient's risk of mortality and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE). Semler Scientific also invests in bitcoin and has adopted bitcoin as its primary treasury asset. Additional information about Semler Scientific can be found at www.semlerscientific.com.

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