---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001829126-26-000507"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "VIVK"
cik: "0001450704"
company_name: "Vivakor, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-01-23T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T08:23:07.336273+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Vivakor issues 9.2M shares upon conversion of $41K in notes

## Summary
- On Jan 16, 2026, two accredited lenders converted $41,165 of convertible notes into 9,215,789 common shares.
- Original notes were issued June 2025 for total principal $5,117,647; company received $4,350,000 net.
- Conversion price implies approximately $0.0045 per share; shares issued without restrictive legend.
- Issuance exempt under Section 4(a)(2) of Securities Act as holders are accredited investors.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001829126-26-000507
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: VIVK
- cik: 0001450704
- company_name: Vivakor, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-01-23T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 3.02
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912626000507/0001829126-26-000507-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912626000507/vivakorinc_8k.htm

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