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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001829126-26-004578"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "VIVK"
cik: "0001450704"
company_name: "Vivakor, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-05-05T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-14T23:19:51.858210+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.7
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Vivakor secures $72M crude oil contract; resets special dividend payment to June 30, 2026

## Summary
- Vivakor Supply & Trading executed a recurring $72M crude oil transaction ($6M/month) through May 2027, including transportation services.
- Company expects to recognize ~1% of contract value on standard crude trades, enhancing platform integration and logistics.
- CEO James Ballengee stated the transaction reflects continued execution of integrated strategy across key U.S. oil basins.
- Special dividend of 206,595 Adapti, Inc. shares payment date reset to June 30, 2026, to complete SEC filings.
- Record date remains September 5, 2025; dividend may be further adjusted if filings not timely completed.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001829126-26-004578
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: VIVK
- cik: 0001450704
- company_name: Vivakor, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-05-05T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.7
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912626004578/0001829126-26-004578-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912626004578/vivakorinc_8k.htm

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