Prior to this, the US medical technology company Semler Scientific, which spent $40 million (including fees and expenses) to purchase 581 bitcoins, announced on Thursday that it will further increase its cash holdings by $17 million to acquire an additional 247 bitcoins.
According to the company’s press release, as of June 6, 2024, Semler Scientific holds a total of 828 bitcoins, with the total acquisition cost of these bitcoins amounting to $57 million, including fees and expenses. The average cost price per bitcoin is approximately $68,840. CEO Doug Murphy-Chutorian stated:
Furthermore, according to the S-3 filing submitted to the US Securities and Exchange Commission by the company, Semler Scientific plans to raise an additional $150 million through corporate bonds, with a portion of the funds raised being used to purchase more bitcoins. The filing specifically emphasizes that the company does not intend to purchase any other type of cryptocurrency. The document states:
