Vivakor, Inc. — fact timeline

Vivakor, Inc. entered into Monarch Transaction Documents with Monarch R&P Management, LLC; CA-2 Materials, Inc. valued at $2,000,000 (effective 2026-06-02).

“On June 2, 2026, Vivakor, Inc. (the “Company”), and its wholly-owned subsidiary, VivaVentures Remediation Processing I, LLC (“VivaVentures”), entered into a series of agreements, including: (i) documents for the formation of Monarch Remediation Processing I, LLC (“ MRP ”), including a Company Agreement, attached hereto as Exhibit 10.1 (the “ MRP Formation Documents ”), (ii) a Site Operations Agreement by and between MRP and CA-2 Materials, Inc. (“ CA-2 Materials ”), attached hereto as Exhibit 10.2 (the “ Site Ops Agreement ”), (iii) a Management Services Agreement by and between MRP and Monarch R&P Management, LLC (“ Monarch R&P ”), attached hereto as Exhibit 10.3 (the “ Management Agreement ”), (iv) a Guaranty Agreement by the Company, attached hereto as Exhibit 10.4 (the “ Guaranty ”) and (v) an Indemnity Agreement, attached hereto as Exhibit 10.5”

Vivakor, Inc. entered into Standby Equity Purchase Agreement with one of the Investors valued at up to $100,000,000 (effective 2026-05-07).

“on May 7, 2026, the Company entered into a standby equity purchase agreement (the “SEPA”) with one of the Investors (the “SEPA Investor”), under which the SEPA Investor has committed to purchase from the Company up to $100,000,000 of shares of the Company’s common stock in an equity line of credit (the “Equity Line")”

Vivakor, Inc. entered into Securities Purchase Agreement with certain institutional investors valued at up to $12.0 million (effective 2026-05-08).

“On May 8, 2026, Vivakor, Inc. (the “Company”) closed the first tranche of a transaction with certain institutional investors (the “Investors”) under the terms of a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “SPA”) to issue and sell to each of the Investors promissory notes (the “Notes”), for aggregate gross proceeds to the Company of up to $12.0 million (the “ Purchase Price")”

Vivakor, Inc. entered into Third Amendment to Loan Agreement Fourth Forbearance Agreement and Registration Rights Agreement with J.J. Astor & Co. (effective 2026-02-27).

“On February 27, 2026, the Company and the Lender entered into a Third Amendment to Loan Agreement Fourth Forbearance Agreement and Registration Rights Agreement (the “Loan Agreement Amendment No. 3”) and $993,750 Original Principal Amount Junior Secured Promissory Note (the “Fourth Note”).”

Vivakor, Inc. entered into $993,750 Original Principal Amount Junior Secured Promissory Note (the “Fourth Note”) with J.J. Astor & Co. (effective 2026-02-27).

“On February 27, 2026, the Company and the Lender entered into a Third Amendment to Loan Agreement Fourth Forbearance Agreement and Registration Rights Agreement (the “Loan Agreement Amendment No. 3”) and $993,750 Original Principal Amount Junior Secured Promissory Note (the “Fourth Note”).”

Vivakor, Inc. entered into Fourth Forbearance, Note Payment and Registration Rights Amendment Agreement with J.J. Astor & Co. (effective 2026-02-05).

“On February 5, 2026, the Company and the Lender entered into a fourth Forbearance, Note Payment and Registration Rights Amendment Agreement (the “Fourth Forbearance Agreement”), pursuant to which (a) the parties agreed that $5,995,722.21 was then outstanding, due and payable under the Second Note and (b) the Maturity Date of the Second Note was extended to as late as January 1, 2027, and (c) the Company agreed to pay the outstanding balance of the Second Note in the following installments, with payments, payable, at the option of the Company, either in cash or under certain conditions in Conversion Shares issued at the Default Conversion Price that are immediately salable by the Lender under Rule 144, as follows: (i) $50,000 per week commencing Monday, April 6, 2026, (ii) $100,000 per week commencing Monday, July 6, 2026, (iii) $150,000 per week commencing Monday, October 5, 2026, and (iv) $250,000 per week commencing Monday, December 7, 2026, with the outstanding balance to be paid in”

Vivakor, Inc. entered into Additional Junior Secured Convertible Note (the “Third Note”) with J.J. Astor & Co. valued at $1,620,000 (effective 2025-10-09).

“On October 9, 2025, the Company and Lender entered into an Additional Junior Secured Convertible Note (the “Third Note”), under which the Company agreed to issue the Lender the Third Note in the principal amount of $1,620,000, with the Company receiving proceeds of $1,152,000 before subtracting $53,000 for legal fees and origination fees.”

Vivakor, Inc. entered into Second Forbearance and Amendment to Loan Agreement and Notes with J.J. Astor & Co. (effective 2025-10-08).

“On October 8, 2025, the Company entered into a Second Forbearance and Amendment to Loan Agreement and Notes, which amended the terms of the Loan Agreement, Initial Note, the RRA, the Second Note and the First Forbearance Agreement (the “Second Forbearance Agreement”).”

Vivakor, Inc. received a nasdaq compliance regained notice regarding minimum bid price (rules 5550(a)(2), 5810(c)(3)(A)(iii), 5815(d)(4)(B)).

“April 23, 2026, the Company received a notification letter (the “April Letter”) from the Staff that the Nasdaq Hearing Panel (the “Panel”) has determined that the Company is in compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requi”

Vivakor, Inc.: 1-for-200 reverse stock split of common stock implemented via Certificate of Amendment to the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation (effective 2026-03-24).

“On March 24, 2026, a Certificate of Amendment (the “Amendment to Articles”) to Vivakor, Inc.’s (the “Company”) Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation, as amended, went effective with FINRA and OTC Markets, which implemented a 1-for-200 reverse stock split of the Company’s common stock”

Vivakor, Inc. issued convertible note to the Lender (an accredited investor).

“As disclosed in Item 1.01, on October 8, 2025, we issued the Fourth Note to the Lender, which contains a standard Rule 144 restrictive legend. The issuance of the foregoing securities were exempt from registration pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act promulgated thereunder as the Lender is an accredited investor and familiar with our operations based on representations in the Loan Agreement Amendment No. 3 and the Fourth Note.”

Vivakor, Inc. entered into Forbearance and Note Payment Amendment Agreement with J.J. Astor & Co. valued at extended maturity date to January 1, 2027; weekly payments from $50,000 to $250,000 (effective 2026-02-05).

“On February 5, 2026, the Company entered into Forbearance and Note Payment Amendment Agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Lender.”

Vivakor, Inc. issued Agreement Shares of common stock to accredited investors (Lenders).

“the Company entered into the Agreements and will issue the Agreement Shares. The Agreement Shares were issued as restricted stock with a standard Rule 144 restrictive legend. The issuances of the foregoing securities were exempt from registration pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act promulgated thereunder as the Lenders are accredited investors and familiar with our operations”

Vivakor, Inc. amended Forbearance and Note Amendment Agreements with seven non-affiliated accredited investors valued at approximately $2,242,793 (effective 2026-01-30).

“On January 30, 2026, the Company entered into Forbearance and Note Amendment Agreements (the “Agreements”) with the each of the seven investors.”

Vivakor, Inc. issued 9,215,789 shares of the Company’s common stock of common stock to two non-affiliated accredited investors for converting a total of $41,165 of the amounts due.

“On January 16, 2026, the Company received Notices of Conversion from two of the Lenders converting a total of $41,165 of the amounts due under the Lender Notes into 9,215,789 shares of the Company’s common stock”

Vivakor, Inc. issued 11,904,762 shares of common stock to J.J. Astor & Co. for $50,000 of the Principal Amount.

“On January 12, 2026, the Company received a Notice of Conversion from the Lender converting $50,000 of the Principal Amount of the Second Note into 11,904,762 shares of the Company’s common stock”

Vivakor, Inc. entered into Interim Forbearance Agreement with Cedarview (effective 2025-12-31).

“On December 31, 2025, we entered in an Interim Forbearance Agreement (the “Interim Forbearance Agreement”) with Cedarview, under which Cedarview agreed to forbear any rights it has for the Company’s default as a result of the Company’s failure to pay the Note in accordance with its terms, as amended.”

Vivakor, Inc. received a nasdaq deficiency notice notice regarding other (rules 5635(d)).

“December 11, 2025, the Staff notified the Company that it had failed to comply with Nasdaq’s shareholder approval requirements set forth in Listing Rule 5635(d), which requires prior shareholder approval for transactions, other than public offerings, involving the issuance of 20% or more of the pre-transaction shares outstanding at less than the Minimum Price (as defined in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(d)(1)(A)) and requested that the Company submit a compliance plan no later than January 26, 2026. However, the Letter advised that pursuant to Listing Rule 5810(c)(2), this deficiency serves as a se”

Vivakor, Inc. received a nasdaq delisting notice notice regarding minimum bid price (rules 5550(a)(2), 5810(c)(3)(A)(iii)).

“December 19, 2025, the Company received a notification letter (the “Letter”) from the Staff that as of December 19, 2025, the Common Stock had a closing bid price of $0.10 or less for ten consecutive trading days and accordingly, the Company was subject to the provisions contemplated under Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A)(iii) (the “Low Priced Stocks Rule”) and not eligible for the remainder of the Second Grace Period. The Letter advised that, since the Company did not regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement within the Second Grace Period, the Common Stock will be delisted from The”

Vivakor, Inc.: Increased authorized shares from prior amount to 515,000,000 (500,000,000 common, 15,000,000 preferred) (effective 2025-12-23).

“On December 23, 2025, Vivakor, Inc. (the “Company”), in accordance with the approval of the holders of a majority of the Company’s outstanding voting shares delivered at the Special Meeting of the Company’s Shareholders held on December 22, 2025, filed a Certificate of Amendment (the “Amendment to Articles”) to the Company’s Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation, as amended, with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada effecting the increase of the number of shares of capital stock the Company is authorized to issue to 515,000,000, comprised of 500,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share, and 15,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share.”

Vivakor, Inc. issued 15,427,519 shares of the Company’s common stock of common stock to seven non-affiliated accredited investors for $507,172.86 of the amounts due under the Lender Notes.

“Between December 10, 2025 and December 15, 2025, the Company received eight Notices of Conversion from the Lenders converting a total of $507,172.86 of the amounts due under the Lender Notes into 15,427,519 shares of the Company’s common stock (the “Lender Shares”).”

Vivakor, Inc. received a nasdaq deficiency notice notice regarding other (rules 5635(d)).

“December 11, 2025, Vivakor, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”), received a written notification (the “Notice”) from the Listing Qualifications Department (the “Staff”) of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) stating that based on the Staff’s review of the Company’s issuances of shares of common stock and prefunded warrants in connection with the Company’s registered direct offerings conducted in October 2025, the Staff has determined that the Company failed to comply with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(d) in relation to certain of the offerings, which requires prior shareholder approval fo”

Vivakor, Inc. issued 500,000 shares of common stock to accredited investors for $19,750 of the amounts due.

“On December 8, 2025 and December 9, 2025, the Company received two Notices of Conversion from the Lenders converting $100,000 and $19,750 of the amounts due under the Lender Notes into 2,262,443 and 500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock (the “Lender Shares”), respectively.”

Vivakor, Inc. issued 2,262,443 shares of common stock to accredited investors for $100,000 of the amounts due.

“On December 8, 2025 and December 9, 2025, the Company received two Notices of Conversion from the Lenders converting $100,000 and $19,750 of the amounts due under the Lender Notes into 2,262,443 and 500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock (the “Lender Shares”), respectively.”

Vivakor, Inc. issued 964,954 shares of common stock to accredited investors for $45,738.82 of the principal amount and interest.

“On December 4, 2025, the Company received a Notice of Conversion (the "Holder’s Notice of Conversion") from one of the Holders converting an aggregate of $45,738.82 of the principal amount and interest due under the Notes into 964,954 shares of the Company’s common stock (the “Holder’s Shares”).”

Vivakor, Inc. entered into Series A Preferred Agreement with holders of the Company's Series A Preferred Stock (effective 2025-11-25).

“On November 25, 2025, the Company entered into a Debt Satisfaction and Preferred Stock Amendment Agreement (the “Series A Preferred Agreement”), under which the holders of the Company’s Series A Preferred Stock agreed to forgo their rights to the Series A Preferred Stock 6% annual dividend from April 30, 2026 to April 29, 2027 in exchange for the Company agreeing to amend the Series A Preferred Stock Certificate of Designation to add voting rights to the rights and preferences of the Series A Preferred Stock.”

Vivakor, Inc. issued preferred stock.

“the Company filed an Amended and Restated Certificate of Designation for its Series A Preferred Stock to add voting rights to the rights and preferences of the Series A Preferred Stock.”

Vivakor, Inc. issued 82,500 shares of our restricted common stock of common stock to an investor.

“On November 26, 2025, we issued 82,500 shares of our restricted common stock to an investor as inducement shares under a previously disclosed Securities Purchase Agreement.”

Vivakor, Inc. issued 1,557,808 shares of our restricted common stock of common stock to a consultant.

“On November 26, 2025, we issued 1,557,808 shares of our restricted common stock to a consultant under the terms of a Consulting Agreement.”

Vivakor, Inc. issued an aggregate of 1,889,590 shares of common stock to Jorgan Development, LLC and JBAH Holdings, LLC, entities controlled by James Ballengee, our Chief Executive Officer, or their assignees.

“Of those shares, an aggregate of 1,889,590 shares were issued to Jorgan Development, LLC and JBAH Holdings, LLC, entities controlled by James Ballengee, our Chief Executive Officer, or their assignees.”

Vivakor, Inc. issued 3,616,310 shares of our restricted common stock of common stock to holders of our Series A Preferred Stock.

“On November 26, 2025, we issued an aggregate of 3,616,310 shares of our restricted common stock for dividends owed on our Series A Preferred Stock for July 31, 2025 and October 31, 2025 to the holders of our Series A Preferred Stock.”

Vivakor, Inc. issued 1,928,188 shares of the Company’s common stock of common stock to J.J. Astor & Co. for $123,693.24 of the Principal Amount.

“the Company received a Notice of Conversion from the Lender each converting $123,693.24 of the Principal Amount of the Initial Note into 1,928,188 shares of the Company’s common stock”

Vivakor, Inc. issued convertible note to J.J. Astor & Co. for principal amount of $6,625,000.

“issued a junior secured convertible promissory note (the “Initial Note”) to J.J. Astor & Co. (the “Lender”), in the principal amount of $6,625,000”

Vivakor, Inc. issued 2,920,639 shares of the Company’s common stock of common stock to two of the Holders for aggregate of $180,467.07 of the principal amount and interest.

“from two of the Holders converting an aggregate of $180,467.07 of the principal amount and interest due under the Notes into 2,920,639 shares of the Company’s common stock”

Vivakor, Inc. issued convertible note to several accredited investors for aggregate principal amount of $575,000.

“the Company issued convertible promissory notes (the “Notes”), to several accredited investors (the “Holders”), in the aggregate principal amount of $575,000”

Vivakor, Inc. issued 3,921,551 shares of common stock to ClearThink Capital Partners, LLC. for conversion of $323,528 of the Principal Amount and interest due under the CT Note.

“On November 14, 2025, the Company received a Notice of Conversion (the “CT Notice of Conversion”) from CT Partners converting $323,528 of the Principal Amount and interest due under the CT Note into 3,921,551 shares of the Company’s common stock (the “CT Shares”).”

Vivakor, Inc. issued 1,855,861 and 2,354,788 shares of common stock to J.J. Astor & Co. for conversion of $150,000 of the Principal Amount of the Initial Note each.

“On November 14, 2025 and November 18, 2025, the Company received Notices of Conversion from the Lender each converting $150,000 of the Principal Amount of the Initial Note into 1,855,861 and 2,354,788 shares of the Company’s common stock (the “Shares”), respectively.”

Vivakor, Inc. issued 2,043,597 shares and 1,827,040 shares of common stock to J.J. Astor & Co. for conversion of $150,000 of the Principal Amount of the Initial Note each.

“On November 7, 2025 and November 10, 2025, the Company received Notices of Conversion from the Lender each converting $150,000 of the Principal Amount of the Initial Note into 2,043,597 shares and 1,827,040 shares of the Company’s common stock, respectively (the “Shares”).”

Vivakor, Inc. issued 3,923,492 shares of common stock to J.J. Astor & Co. for $400,000 of the Principal Amount.

“On October 23, 2025, the Company received a Notice of Conversion from the Lender converting $400,000 of the Principal Amount of the Initial Note into 3,923,492 shares of the Company’s common stock (the “Shares”).”

Vivakor, Inc. issued 82,500 shares of its common stock of common stock to non-affiliated accredited investor for issuance of a convertible promissory note in the aggregate principal amount of $647,500 in exchange for $550,000.

“reported, on August 12, 2025, the Company issued a convertible promissory note to a non-affiliated accredited investor (the “Holder”), in the aggregate principal amount of $647,500 in connection with a Securities Purchase Agreement entered into by and between the Company and the Holder (the “SPA”). The Company received $550,000 in exchange for issuing the”

Vivakor, Inc. issued 2,991,773 shares and 3,496,503 shares of the Company's common stock of common stock to J.J. Astor & Co. for conversion of $400,000 and $500,000 of the Principal Amount of the Initial Note.

“On October 2, 2025 and October 6, 2025, the Company received a Notices of Conversion from the Lender converting $400,000 and $500,000 of the Principal Amount of the Initial Note into 2,991,773 shares and 3,496,503 shares of the Company's common stock, respectively (together, the “Shares”).”

Vivakor, Inc. issued 5,235,602 shares of common stock to J.J. Astor & Co. for $700,000 of the Principal Amount.

“On September 29, 2025, the Company received a Notice of Conversion from the Lender converting $700,000 of the Principal Amount of the Initial Note into 5,235,602 shares of the Company’s common stock”

Vivakor, Inc. issued 720,072 shares of our common stock of common stock to J.J. Astor & Co. for $200,000.

“which totaled approximately $7,660,000 as of the date of the notice of default. . On September 17, 2025, the Lender also submitted a Notice of Conversion electing to convert $200,000 due under the Initial Note in exchange for 720,072 shares of our common stock. , the information contained in Item 1.01 is incorporated herein by reference. Item 3.02”

Vivakor, Inc. faced acceleration on convertible notes with J.J. Astor & Co..

“the Company received a notice of default from the Lender claiming the Company has defaulted on its repayment obligations under the Initial Note and that the Lender was electing to accelerate all amounts and obligations due to the Lender under the Initial Note.”

Vivakor, Inc. received a nasdaq deficiency notice notice regarding minimum bid price (rules 5550(a)(2)).

“March 18, 2025, the Company received a deficiency notification letter from the Listing Qualifications Staff of the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) indicating that the Company was not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) because the bid price for the Company’s common stock had closed below $1.00 per share for the previous 30 consecutive business days. In accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A), the Company can regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement at any time within the 180 calendar day period following receipt of the Nasdaq notice, or until Septembe”

Vivakor, Inc.: Filed Certificate of Designation for Series A Preferred Stock (effective 2025-02-11).

“On February 11, 2025, we filed a Certificate of Designation for our Series A Preferred Stock (the “Certificate of Designation”), with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada setting forth the rights and preferences of our Series A Preferred Stock.”

Vivakor, Inc.: Filed Certificate of Designation for Series A Preferred Stock (effective 2025-02-11).

“On February 11, 2025, we filed a Certificate of Designation for our Series A Preferred Stock (the “Certificate of Designation”), with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada setting forth the rights and preferences of our Series A Preferred Stock.”

Vivakor, Inc.: Filed a Certificate of Amendment to withdraw all previously designated series of preferred stock (effective 2025-02-06).

“On February 6, 2025, we filed a Certificate of Amendment (the “Amendment to Articles”) to the Company’s Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation, as amended, with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada in order to withdraw all previously designated series of preferred stock.”

Vivakor, Inc. completed an acquisition involving Jorgan Development, LLC and JBAH Holdings, LLC for $120 million (closed 2024-10-01).

“and operate a crude oil shuttle pipeline and exclusive connected blending and processing facility in Blaine County, Oklahoma. The purchase price for the Membership Interests is $120 million (the “Purchase Price”), subject to post-closing adjustments, including assumed debt and an earn-out adjustment, payable by the Company in a combination of Company common stock,”

Russ Shelton was appointed as Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer at Vivakor, Inc..

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