---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001829126-26-010815"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "VIVK"
cik: "0001450704"
company_name: "Vivakor, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-10-06T20:30:28+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-10-12T16:14:17.505179+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Vivakor sets 1-for-15 reverse split effective Oct 5, 2026, its second split in under three months

## Summary
- Outstanding shares to fall from approximately 8,981,898 to approximately 598,794; authorized shares unchanged; new CUSIP 92852R700.
- Board previously approved a separate 1-for-20 reverse split that took effect July 17, 2026; stockholders at the June 30, 2026 annual meeting authorized ratios from 1:2 to 1:2,000.
- Vivakor states the split is intended to raise the per-share trading price and support continued listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market; trading continues under 'VIVK'.
- No fractional shares will be issued; holders who would otherwise receive a fractional share get one whole share.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001829126-26-010815
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: VIVK
- cik: 0001450704
- company_name: Vivakor, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-10-06T20:30:28+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.03, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912626010815/0001829126-26-010815-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912626010815/vivakorinc_8k.htm

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