VIVK Vivakor, Inc.

CIK 0001450704 50 ready 8-Ks latest July 16, 2026, 5:29 PM ET RSS · JSON

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Latest filing July 16, 2026, 5:29 PM ET

Top materiality 0.90

Event mix other_material ×21 · debt ×14 · regulatory ×6

Sentiment 9 pos · 20 neg · 21 neu

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Recent 8-K filings for VIVK

Highest-materiality recent filing

Vivakor enters forbearance agreements with seven lenders, extends note maturity to Jan 31, 2027, and issues 56.2M shares

February 4, 2026, 6:59 PM ET debt materiality 0.90 neutral item 1.01 item 3.02 item 9.01 ◈ Equity Issuances◈ Material Agreements

Company owed approximately $2,242,793 on convertible notes as of Jan 30, 2026, having paid $2,874,854 since issuance.
Agreements extend maturity of notes to January 31, 2027, with a scheduled repayment plan totaling about $2.24M.

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July 16, 2026, 5:29 PM ET other material materiality 0.55 neutral item 5.03 item 7.01 item 9.01

Vivakor announces 1-for-20 reverse stock split effective July 17, 2026 to maintain Nasdaq listing

Reverse split ratio 1-for-20; effective at Nasdaq open on July 17, 2026 under ticker VIVK.
July 10, 2026, 5:29 PM ET debt materiality 0.60 neutral item 1.01 item 3.02 item 9.01

Vivakor reinstates Series A preferred dividend, issues 3.74M shares to extinguish $500K CEO debt

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.
June 30, 2026, 2:36 PM ET dividend materiality 0.80 positive item 5.07 item 7.01 item 9.01

Vivakor Resets Special Dividend Payment Date to September 5, 2026

Shareholders elected all four director nominees (Ballengee, Harris, Johnson, Thompson) with over 93% approval.
June 18, 2026, 5:06 PM ET other material materiality 0.75 positive item 3.02 item 7.01 item 9.01

Vivakor secures $115M Bakken and $54M Permian crude deals; total contracted revenue hits $323M

One-year Bakken transaction (120K bbl/month) expected to generate ~$115M annualized gross revenue starting July 2026.
June 15, 2026, 5:25 PM ET earnings materiality 0.70 neutral item 3.02 item 7.01 item 9.01

Vivakor Q1 revenue $19.5M, net loss improves to $4.6M; Houston facility to open Q3 2026

Q1 2026 revenue $19.5M, down 48% YoY from $37.3M, reflecting divestiture of non-core operations.
June 8, 2026, 5:15 PM ET other material materiality 0.75 positive item 1.01 item 3.02 item 7.01 item 9.01 ◈ Material Agreements

Vivakor secures $108M annualized crude oil deal; forms JV for Texas wash plant

Crude oil transaction: 100,000 bbl/month, ~$9M/month revenue, $108M annualized, June 2026–May 2027.
May 14, 2026, 5:10 PM ET debt materiality 0.75 neutral item 1.01 item 3.02 item 7.01 item 9.01 ◈ Material Agreements ×2

Vivakor closes $12M institutional convertible note offering, enters $100M equity line

First closing of $6M received; second $6M tranche pending; total gross proceeds $12M from convertible notes with $15M principal (20% OID).
May 12, 2026, 5:25 PM ET debt materiality 0.85 negative item 1.01 item 3.02 item 9.01 ◈ Material Agreements ×5

Vivakor enters forbearance agreements with J.J. Astor & Cedarview, restructuring $7.93M debt

J.J. Astor forbearance: $6.82M Second Note + $1.11M Fourth Note due; repayment from RBW Financing (first close by May 7, 2026) and Olenox Transaction.
May 5, 2026, 7:59 PM ET other material materiality 0.70 positive item 7.01 item 8.01 item 9.01

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

Vivakor Supply & Trading executed a recurring $72M crude oil transaction ($6M/month) through May 2027, including transportation services.
April 28, 2026, 7:59 PM ET regulatory materiality 0.70 positive item 3.01 ◈ Listing & Compliance Notices

Vivakor regains Nasdaq compliance; trading to resume April 27 after reverse stock split

Nasdaq Hearing Panel determined Vivakor is compliant with the $1.00 minimum bid price requirement.
March 27, 2026, 7:59 PM ET other material materiality 0.55 neutral item 5.03 item 7.01 item 8.01 item 9.01 ◈ Governance Changes

Vivakor completes 1-for-200 reverse stock split to meet Nasdaq $1 bid price rule

Reverse split effective March 24, 2026; outstanding shares reduced from 410,068,820 to ~2,050,344.
March 19, 2026, 7:59 PM ET regulatory materiality 0.60 neutral item 7.01 item 8.01 item 9.01

Vivakor granted Nasdaq listing extension until April 30, 2026 to meet $1.00 bid price; public reprimand issued

Nasdaq Hearings Panel granted continued listing contingent on $1.00 minimum bid price for 10 consecutive trading days by April 30, 2026.
March 5, 2026, 6:59 PM ET debt materiality 0.75 negative item 1.01 item 3.02 item 9.01 ◈ Equity Issuances

Vivakor borrows $750K from J.J. Astor; issues Fourth Note, pledges Oklahoma property

Borrowed $750K ($710K net after fees) via Fourth Junior Secured Convertible Promissory Note to J.J. Astor.
February 5, 2026, 6:59 PM ET debt materiality 0.80 negative item 1.01 item 9.01 ◈ Material Agreements

Vivakor enters forbearance on $6M note; extends maturity to Jan 2027 with escalating payments

Outstanding principal ~$5.996M; maturity extended from Jan 7, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027; interest reduced to 9% during forbearance.
February 4, 2026, 6:59 PM ET debt materiality 0.90 neutral item 1.01 item 3.02 item 9.01 ◈ Equity Issuances◈ Material Agreements

Vivakor enters forbearance agreements with seven lenders, extends note maturity to Jan 31, 2027, and issues 56.2M shares

Company owed approximately $2,242,793 on convertible notes as of Jan 30, 2026, having paid $2,874,854 since issuance.
January 23, 2026, 6:59 PM ET other material materiality 0.55 negative item 3.02 ◈ Equity Issuances

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

On Jan 16, 2026, two accredited lenders converted $41,165 of convertible notes into 9,215,789 common shares.
January 16, 2026, 6:59 PM ET other material materiality 0.30 neutral item 3.02 ◈ Equity Issuances

Vivakor issues 11.9M shares upon $50K convertible note conversion by lender

Lender J.J. Astor & Co. converted $50,000 of Second Note principal into 11,904,762 shares of common stock on Jan 12, 2026.
January 7, 2026, 6:59 PM ET other material materiality 0.85 negative item 1.01 item 3.02 item 9.01 ◈ Material Agreements

Vivakor enters forbearance on $3.96M default; issues 37.9M shares on debt conversion

Default on $3.67M secured note to Cedarview leads to forbearance through Jan 23, 2026; long-term extension to Jan 2027 planned.
December 30, 2025, 6:59 PM ET other material materiality 0.85 negative item 3.02 item 7.01 item 9.01

Vivakor resets special dividend to April 2026; converts $2.42M debt into 159.9M shares

Special dividend of Adapti shares reset to April 30, 2026 due to SEC filing delays from government shutdown.
December 29, 2025, 6:59 PM ET regulatory materiality 0.90 negative item 3.01 ◈ Listing & Compliance Notices ×2

Vivakor receives Nasdaq delisting notice; trading suspended Dec 26

Closing bid price fell below $0.10 for 10 consecutive days, triggering Low Priced Stocks Rule.
December 23, 2025, 6:59 PM ET M&A materiality 0.75 positive item 5.03 item 5.07 item 7.01 item 9.01 ◈ Governance Changes

Vivakor shareholders approve reverse split, authorized share increase; signs LOI to buy Coyote Oilfield Services

Shareholders approved reverse stock split, increase in authorized shares, and other proposals at Dec 22 special meeting.
December 16, 2025, 6:59 PM ET regulatory materiality 0.75 negative item 3.01 item 3.02 ◈ Equity Issuances◈ Listing & Compliance Notices

Vivakor receives Nasdaq non-compliance notice for October 2025 offerings requiring shareholder approval

Nasdaq Staff determined Oct 24 and Oct 30 offerings violated Rule 5635(d) by exceeding 20% of pre-transaction shares at discount to Minimum Price.
December 10, 2025, 6:59 PM ET other material materiality 0.60 neutral item 3.02 item 7.01 item 9.01 ◈ Equity Issuances ×3

Vivakor enters Mexico fuel trade; note conversions trigger share issuance

First international fuel transaction into Mexico via Vivakor Supply & Trading.
December 3, 2025, 6:59 PM ET other material materiality 0.70 positive item 7.01 item 9.01

Vivakor updates investor deck; highlights debt reduction and Q3 financials

Divested water trucking in Q3 2025; reduced debt by over $50M.
November 28, 2025, 6:59 PM ET other material materiality 0.75 neutral item 1.01 item 3.02 item 3.03 item 9.01 ◈ Equity Issuances ×5◈ Material Agreements

Vivakor extinguishes $569K CEO note, suspends preferred dividend, grants voting rights to Series A holders

CEO-controlled Ballengee Holdings forgives $569,589 convertible note; Series A preferred holders forgo 6% annual dividend for one year.
November 24, 2025, 6:59 PM ET other material materiality 0.50 neutral item 3.02 ◈ Equity Issuances ×4

Vivakor issues 4.85M shares upon conversion of $304K in convertible notes

Two holders converted $180,467 of Notes into 2,920,639 unregistered shares.
November 19, 2025, 6:59 PM ET other material materiality 0.60 neutral item 3.02 ◈ Equity Issuances ×2

Vivakor issues 8.1M shares on $623,528 in note conversions by two lenders

J.J. Astor converted $150k on Nov 14 into 1,855,861 shares.
November 12, 2025, 6:59 PM ET litigation materiality 0.75 negative item 1.01 item 3.02 item 5.02 item 9.01 ◈ Equity Issuances

Vivakor settles lawsuit with ex-CFO for $2M; former GC resigns with $200K package

Settlement with former CFO Tyler Nelson for $2M: $250k paid on signing, $100k in 30 days, $100k in 60 days, $1.55M in 90 days.
October 31, 2025, 7:59 PM ET other material materiality 0.70 neutral item 1.01 item 8.01 item 9.01

Vivakor raises ~$2.55M via registered direct offering of common stock and pre-funded warrants

Issued 10.6M shares at $0.18/share and 3.566M pre-funded warrants at $0.179 (nominal exercise $0.001) for gross proceeds ~$2.55M.
October 30, 2025, 7:59 PM ET other material materiality 0.65 positive item 7.01 item 9.01

Vivakor's trading platform launches with $24M crude oil transaction in Permian Basin

Vivakor Supply & Trading initiated first major $24M crude oil transaction in Permian Basin.
October 29, 2025, 7:59 PM ET debt materiality 0.55 neutral item 3.02 ◈ Equity Issuances

Vivakor issues 3.92M shares to J.J. Astor on conversion of $400K of convertible note

Lender converted $400,000 of principal amount into 3,923,492 shares of common stock on Oct 23, 2025.
October 27, 2025, 7:59 PM ET other material materiality 0.65 neutral item 1.01 item 8.01 item 9.01

Vivakor raises $3.5M in registered direct offering of common stock and pre-funded warrants

Issued 10,909,090 common shares at $0.22/sh and 5,000,000 pre-funded warrants at $0.219/sh for $3.5M gross proceeds.
October 23, 2025, 7:59 PM ET other material materiality 0.75 neutral item 1.01 item 7.01 item 9.01

Vivakor closes $40M commodity facility and settles lawsuit for $1.65M

$40M commodity intermediation facility closed; provides credit support (LCs, bonds, cash) for crude oil trading platform.
October 17, 2025, 7:59 PM ET other material materiality 0.80 negative item 3.02

Vivakor issues ~10.9M shares on conversion of $1.05M convertible note

Lender J.J. Astor & Co. converted $350k each on Oct 10, 15, 16 into 3.3M, 3.8M, 3.8M shares.
October 17, 2025, 7:59 PM ET other material materiality 0.65 neutral item 1.01 item 8.01 item 9.01

Vivakor raises $5M in registered direct offering of common stock and pre-funded warrants

Offering includes 8,417,645 shares at $0.2164/share and 14,689,851 pre-funded warrants at $0.2154/warrant.
October 14, 2025, 7:59 PM ET debt materiality 0.75 negative item 1.01 item 3.02 item 9.01

Vivakor defaults on notes, enters forbearance, gets $1.15M new loan; all debt due Nov 30, 2025

Default on Initial Note ($2.26M) and Second Note ($5.69M) as of Aug 25, 2025; Lender forbears until Nov 30, 2025.
October 8, 2025, 7:59 PM ET other material materiality 0.60 negative item 3.02 ◈ Equity Issuances ×2

Vivakor issues 6.49M shares upon conversion of $900k note to J.J. Astor; also issues 82.5k incentive shares

On Oct 2 and Oct 6 2025, J.J. Astor converted $400k and $500k of principal into 2,991,773 and 3,496,503 shares (total 6,488,276 shares) of common stock.
October 3, 2025, 7:59 PM ET debt materiality 0.45 neutral item 3.02 ◈ Equity Issuances

Vivakor converts $700K note into 5.24M shares; cumulative conversions $1.1M

$700,000 of principal converted into 5,235,602 shares of common stock at ~$0.1337/share.
September 23, 2025, 7:59 PM ET debt materiality 0.80 negative item 1.01 item 2.04 item 3.02 ◈ Debt Financings◈ Equity Issuances

Vivakor default accelerates $7.66M debt; lender converts $200K into shares

Received default notice from J.J. Astor & Co. on Sept. 17, 2025 under $6.625M junior secured convertible note.
September 17, 2025, 7:59 PM ET regulatory materiality 0.60 negative item 5.07 item 7.01 item 8.01 item 9.01

Vivakor gets 180-day Nasdaq extension to March 2026 to meet $1 bid price; reverse split authorized

Nasdaq granted 180-day extension until March 16, 2026, to regain minimum $1 bid price compliance.
August 19, 2025, 7:59 PM ET dividend materiality 0.60 neutral item 7.01 item 9.01

Vivakor resets record date for special dividend of Adapti shares to September 5, 2025

Vivakor (NASDAQ:VIVK) announced it reset the record date for its previously-announced special dividend from August 20, 2025 to September 5, 2025.
August 18, 2025, 7:59 PM ET leadership materiality 0.65 positive item 1.01 item 5.02 item 7.01 item 9.01

Vivakor appoints Kimberly Hawley as CFO and Les Patterson as COO to strengthen leadership team

Patterson gets $375k base salary, $125k annual equity, and a $250k signing bonus in stock.
August 6, 2025, 7:59 PM ET M&A materiality 0.80 negative item 1.01 item 5.02 item 7.01 item 9.01

Vivakor sells two subsidiaries for $11M in preferred stock; enters forbearance on lease defaults

Sells Meridian Equipment Leasing and Equipment Transport for $11,058,235 in Series A Convertible Preferred Stock.
July 24, 2025, 7:59 PM ET leadership materiality 0.75 negative item 1.01 item 5.02 item 8.01 item 9.01

Vivakor CFO Tyler Nelson resigns effective immediately citing disagreements; Kimberly Hawley appointed as CFO

Tyler Nelson resigned as CFO and Board member effective July 19, 2025, citing disagreements over financial reporting, authorization policies, and internal control weaknesses.
July 21, 2025, 7:59 PM ET debt materiality 0.80 negative item 1.01 item 3.02 item 9.01

Vivakor restructures debt with J.J. Astor, receives additional $4.4M convertible loan

Forbearance on $6.15M note; principal increased to $6.77M (110%); fees and past due interest $906k due Jan 7, 2026.
June 11, 2025, 7:59 PM ET debt materiality 0.60 neutral item 3.02 item 9.01

Vivakor issues $5.12M convertible notes to accredited investors

Issued $5,117,647 aggregate principal convertible notes to seven non-affiliated accredited investors.
June 3, 2025, 7:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.80 neutral item 3.02 item 7.01 item 9.01

Vivakor Q1 revenue rises 133% to $37.3M; net loss widens to $7.5M; special dividend of Adapti shares

Revenue $37.3M (+133% YoY); gross profit $4.8M (+345%); net loss $7.5M ($0.21 loss per share).
May 20, 2025, 7:59 PM ET debt materiality 0.55 negative item 3.02 item 9.01

Vivakor raises $500K net via convertible notes; issues 1.76M shares for dividends to CEO-controlled entities

Issued convertible notes with $575K principal ($500K net) to accredited investors; 12-month maturity, 10% interest at issuance, 15% OID.
April 15, 2025, 7:59 PM ET debt materiality 0.65 negative item 1.01 item 3.02 item 9.01

Vivakor restructures Cedarview loan; owes $3.77M, issues 300k shares and % of future proceeds

Side letter amends Oct 2024 loan; balance $3,768,678.08 as of March 1, 2025.
March 21, 2025, 7:59 PM ET regulatory materiality 0.80 negative item 1.01 item 3.01 item 3.02 item 9.01 ◈ Listing & Compliance Notices

Vivakor receives Nasdaq bid price deficiency notice; issues $6.625M convertible note

Nasdaq deficiency letter for bid price <$1.00 for 30 days; 180-day cure period ends Sept 15, 2025.

Executive changes

Appointed

Russ Shelton

Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer

VIVK · Vivakor, Inc.

Filed: October 7, 2024, 7:59 PM ET

Russ Shelton, 48, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer

Appointed

Patrick M. Knapp

Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary

VIVK · Vivakor, Inc.

Filed: July 2, 2024, 7:59 PM ET

Pat Knapp, 39, Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary

Appointed

Michael Thompson

Independent Director and Chair of the Audit Committee

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Effective: 2024-06-03
Filed: June 7, 2024, 7:59 PM ET

On June 3, 2024, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Vivakor, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Mr. Michael Thompson as a member of the Board, effective immediately.

Departed

David Natan

Director

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Effective: 2023-12-06
Filed: December 12, 2023, 6:59 PM ET

The information regarding David Natan’s resignation contained in

Appointed

Tyler Nelson

Director

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Effective: 2023-01-16
Filed: January 20, 2023, 6:59 PM ET

the Board appointed Tyler Nelson, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, as a member of the Board

Appointed

John Harris

Director

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Effective: 2023-01-16
Filed: January 20, 2023, 6:59 PM ET

appointed John Harris and Albert Johnson as independent members of the Board

Appointed

Albert Johnson

Director

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Effective: 2023-01-16
Filed: January 20, 2023, 6:59 PM ET

appointed John Harris and Albert Johnson as independent members of the Board

Departed

Trent Staggs

Director

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Effective: 2023-01-04
Filed: January 10, 2023, 6:59 PM ET

On January 4, 2023, Trent Staggs advised the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Vivakor, Inc. (the “Company”) of his resignation, effective immediately, from the Board and from his positions as a member of the Audit Committee and as chairman of the Compensation Committee and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.

Appointed

David Natan

member of the Board

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Effective: 2022-12-15
Filed: December 21, 2022, 6:59 PM ET

On December 15, 2022, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Company appointed David Natan to the Board, as Chair of the Audit Committee and as a member of the Compensation Committee and the Nominating and Governance Committee, and Mr. Natan accepted appointment to such positions.

Departed

Al Ferrara

Director

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Effective: 2022-11-28
Filed: December 2, 2022, 6:59 PM ET

On November 28, 2022, Al Ferrara advised the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Vivakor, Inc. (the “Company”) of his resignation from the Board, effective immediately.

Appointed

James Ballengee

Chief Executive Officer and President

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Filed: November 3, 2022, 7:59 PM ET

James Ballengee, 57, Chief Executive Officer and President

Departed

Matthew Nicosia

Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board

VIVK · Vivakor, Inc.

Effective: 2022-10-06
Filed: October 6, 2022, 7:59 PM ET

On September 30, 2022, the Board of Directors of Vivakor, Inc. (the “Company”) received notice from Matthew Nicosia, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors of his resignation from such positions effective as of October 6, 2022.

Materiality & sentiment trend

Max materiality 0.90 · Median 0.70 · Most common event other_material

9 positive 20 negative 21 neutral

source · VIVK on sec.gov