Earlier, 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 a press release issued by the company, as of June 6, 2024, Semler Scientific holds a total of 828 bitcoins, which were acquired for a total price of $57 million, including fees and expenses. The average cost per bitcoin is approximately $68,840. Doug Murphy-Chutorian, CEO of Semler Scientific, stated:
Furthermore, according to an S-3 filing submitted to the US Securities and Exchange Commission, Semler Scientific stated that it plans to raise an additional $150 million through corporate debt, with a portion of the funds raised being used to purchase more bitcoins. The filing specifically emphasized that the company does not intend to purchase any other type of cryptocurrency. The document states:
