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Vivakor reinstates Series A preferred dividend, issues 3.74M shares to extinguish $500K CEO debt
Vivakor, Inc.
- Amendment reinstates 6% annual dividend on Series A Preferred from April 30, 2026 to April 29, 2027; issues 3,740,586 common shares for three dividend periods.
- Ballengee Holdings (controlled by CEO James Ballengee) extinguishes $500,000 of its promissory note in exchange for the dividend shares.
- Of the shares issued, 1,445,349 go to entities controlled by CEO (Jorgan Development, JBAH Holdings).
- The company will 'true up' share amounts if dividend share calculations are incorrect in future periods.
- Debt reduction of $500K improves balance sheet but dilutes common shareholders via 3.74M share issuance.