---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001829126-24-004569"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "VIVK"
cik: "0001450704"
company_name: "Vivakor, Inc."
filed_at: "2024-07-02T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-31T23:44:56.200822+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Vivakor updates on Endeavor Entities acquisition, appoints new EVP/GC, converts $1M note

## Summary
- Appointed Patrick M. Knapp as EVP, General Counsel & Secretary; base salary $350k, annual incentive up to $840k.
- Issued 140,190 shares to Knapp as $250k signing bonus (July 2, 2024).
- Converted $1M convertible promissory note into 903,095 shares (July 1, 2024), eliminating principal and interest.
- Targeting Q3 2024 closing of Endeavor Entities acquisition; due diligence and audited financials received, HSR filing pending.
- CEO expects synergies, streamlined operations, and positive free cash flow from the acquisition.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001829126-24-004569
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: VIVK
- cik: 0001450704
- company_name: Vivakor, Inc.
- filed_at: 2024-07-02T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 3.02, 5.02, 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912624004569/0001829126-24-004569-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912624004569/vivakor_8k.htm

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## Key facts
- Executive change
  Patrick M. Knapp was appointed as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary at Vivakor, Inc..
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary
  source text: Pat Knapp, 39, Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912624004569/0001829126-24-004569-index.htm

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