Subsidiary Repays Convertible Notes; Preferred Stock Dividend Terms Strengthened

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Strive, Inc. announced its subsidiary repaid convertible notes, reducing debt. The company also amended its preferred stock terms to increase dividend payment frequency and add compounded dividends for unpaid amounts, strengthening preferred stockholder protections.

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• Subsidiary Debt Repaid

  Semler Scientific, a subsidiary of Strive, Inc., repurchased and cancelled its remaining outstanding 4.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2030, discharging the related indenture.

• Preferred Stock Dividend Frequency Increased

  The terms for the Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock (SATA Stock) were amended to calculate regular dividend payments on a monthly basis, subdivided and paid in equally divided installments on each Regular Dividend Payment Date within the month.

• Compounded Dividends for Unpaid Amounts

  New provisions introduce 'Compounded Dividends' that will accumulate monthly at an increasing rate (up to 20% per annum) on any regular dividends that are not paid on time.

• Dividend Deferral Process Clarified

  The obligations and procedures for dividend deferral and efforts to raise proceeds for deferred payments have been updated to refer to the new Monthly Dividend Compliance Dates.

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Strive's subsidiary, Semler Scientific, has extinguished its 4.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2030, which is a positive step in reducing debt and removing potential future dilution. Concurrently, the company has refined the terms of its Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock (SATA Stock) to enhance investor protections. The new terms ensure more frequent dividend payments and introduce compounded dividends for any unpaid amounts, which is a strong incentive for timely payments and makes the preferred stock more robust for holders. These actions collectively improve the company's capital structure and its ability to manage its financial obligations, which is particularly important given its recent substantial net loss.