Form 8-K

8-K — Vivakor, Inc.

Accession: 0001829126-26-004578

Filed: 2026-05-05

Period: 2026-04-30

CIK: 0001450704

SIC: 4953 (REFUSE SYSTEMS)

Item: Regulation FD Disclosure

Item: Other Events

Item: Financial Statements and Exhibits

Documents

8-K — vivakorinc_8k.htm (Primary)

EX-99.1 — EXHIBIT 99.1 (vivakorinc_ex99-1.htm)

EX-99.2 — EXHIBIT 99,2 (vivakorinc_ex99-2.htm)

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to

Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event

reported): April 30, 2026

VIVAKOR, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada

001-41286

26-2178141

(State or other jurisdiction of

(Commission

(IRS Employer

incorporation or organization)

File Number)

Identification No.)

5220 Spring Valley Rd. Suite 500

Dallas, TX 75254

(Address of principal executive offices)

(469) 480-7175

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to

Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock

VIVK

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

(Nasdaq Capital Market)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☒

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 7.01

Regulation FD Disclosure.

On April 30, 2026, Vivakor,

Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that the Company had secured a $72 million crude oil transaction through

its commodities trading platform, Vivakor Supply & Trading. The full text of the press release is attached to this Current Report

on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference in this Item 7.01.

On April 30, 2026, Vivakor,

Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that the Company had reset the payment date for its special dividend

of shares of Adapti, Inc. the Company owns to June 30, 2026. The full text of the press release is attached to this Current Report on

Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated herein by reference in this Item 7.01.

The information

contained in this Item 7.01 and in the accompanying Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 is deemed to be “furnished” and shall

not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange

Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Exchange Act or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as

shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 8.01

Other Events.

On April 30, 2026, the

Company issued the Press Releases regarding the $72 million crude oil transaction and resetting the dividend of shares of Adapti common

stock owned by the Company. A copy of the press releases are filed as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 to this Form 8-K.

Item 9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)

Exhibits.

Exhibit No.

Exhibit

99.1(1)

Press Release Announcing $72 Million Crude Oil Transaction1

99.2(1)

Press Release Announcing New Payment Date for Special Dividend of Adapti, Inc. Shares to June 30, 20261

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL document).

Exhibit is furnished and not filed, as described in Item 7.01.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto

duly authorized.

VIVAKOR, INC.

Dated: May 5, 2026

By:

/s/

James Ballengee

Name:

James Ballengee

Title:

Chief Executive Officer

EX-99.1 — EXHIBIT 99.1

EX-99.1

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Exhibit

99.1

Vivakor

Secures $72 Million Crude Oil Transaction Through Integrated Infrastructure Platform

Company

Expands Trading Division with Increased Activity Across Key U.S. Basins as Crude Oil Trades Above $100 per Barrel

DALLAS,

TX, April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Vivakor, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIVK) (“Vivakor” or the “Company”),

an integrated provider of energy transportation, storage, reuse, and remediation services, today announced that its commodities trading

platform, Vivakor Supply & Trading (“VST”), has executed a recurring crude oil transaction, extending through May 2027.

The

transaction represents approximately $6.0 million in crude oil volume per month, or approximately $72.0 million over twelve-month term,

and includes associated transportation services. The arrangement reflects continued execution of Vivakor’s integrated platform

strategy, facilitating the movement of volumes across its network while supporting commercial activity across its logistics and infrastructure

operations. Through its supply and trading platform, the Company is able to source, market, and coordinate volumes in a manner that enhances

overall system connectivity and value.

Vivakor

Chairman, President and CEO James Ballengee commented: “This transaction reflects continued execution of our strategy to integrate

logistics, infrastructure, and marketing activities. We are seeing ongoing activity across key U.S. oil markets, particularly in core

producing basins, which continues to support demand for efficient crude oil movement and marketing solutions. By facilitating volumes

across our system, we can support customer needs while enhancing connectivity across our broader platform. Our supply and trading activities

are designed to complement our operations and support the efficient movement of crude oil and related products.”

The

Company’s supply and trading activities are designed to facilitate volumes across its platform and support broader commercial operations.

On standard crude trades, the Company anticipates recognizing approximately 1% of the contract value.

About

Vivakor, Inc.

Vivakor,

Inc. is an integrated provider of sustainable energy transportation, storage, reuse, and remediation services, operating one of the largest

fleets of oilfield trucking services in the continental United States. Its corporate mission is to develop, acquire, accumulate, and

operate assets, properties, and technologies in the energy sector. Vivakor’s integrated facilities assets provide crude oil and

produced water gathering, storage, transportation, reuse, and remediation services under long-term contracts.

Once

operational, Vivakor’s oilfield waste remediation facilities will facilitate the recovery, reuse, and disposal of petroleum byproducts

and oilfield waste products.

For

more information, please visit our website: https://vivakor.com

Cautionary

Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This

news release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities

Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of our management

and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are difficult

to predict and generally beyond our control. Actual results and the timing of events may differ materially from the results anticipated

in these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements may be identified but not limited by the use of the words “anticipates,”

“expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “may,”

“will,” “believes,” “estimates,” “potential,” or “continue” and variations

or similar expressions. Our actual results may differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements

as a result of various factors and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the expected transaction and ownership structure, the

valuation of the transaction, the likelihood and ability of the parties to successfully and timely consummate planned acquisitions, the

risk that any required regulatory approvals are not obtained, are delayed or are subject to unanticipated conditions that could adversely

affect Vivakor or the expected benefits of the such transaction, our ability to maintain the listing of our securities on The Nasdaq

Capital Market, the parties failure to realize the anticipated benefits of pending transactions, disruption and volatility in the

global currency, capital, and credit markets, changes in federal, local and foreign governmental regulation, changes in tax laws and

liabilities, tariffs, legal, regulatory, political and economic risks, our ability to successfully develop products, rapid change in

our markets, changes in demand for our future products, and general economic conditions.

These

risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties discussed in Vivakor’s filings with the U.S. Securities

and Exchange Commission, which factors may be incorporated herein by reference. Actual results, performance or achievements may differ

materially, and potentially adversely, from any projections and forward-looking statements and the assumptions on which those forward-looking

statements are based. There can be no assurance that the data contained herein is reflective of future performance to any degree. You

are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a predictor of future performance as projected financial information

and other information are based on estimates and assumptions that are inherently subject to various significant risks, uncertainties

and other factors, many of which are beyond our control. All information set forth herein speaks only as of the date hereof in the case

of information about Vivakor and the Endeavor Entities or the date of such information in the case of information from persons other

than Vivakor and the Endeavor Entities, and we disclaim any intention or obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result

of developments occurring after the date of this communication. Forecasts and estimates regarding the Endeavor Entities industries and

markets are based on sources we believe to be reliable; however, there can be no assurance these forecasts and estimates will prove accurate

in whole or in part.

Investor

Contact:

P: 469-480-7175

info@vivakor.com

EX-99.2 — EXHIBIT 99,2

EX-99.2

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Exhibit 99.2

Vivakor Resets Payment Date of Special Dividend to June 30, 2026

DALLAS, TX, April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Vivakor, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIVK) (“Vivakor” or the “Company”), an integrated provider of energy transportation, storage, reuse, and remediation services, today announced that it has reset the payment date of its previously announced special dividend to June 30, 2026.

The payment date adjustment is intended to allow the Company additional time to complete required filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the consummation of the special dividend. The Company notes that the payment date may be subject to further adjustment if the required filings are not completed in a timely manner.

The special dividend will be paid to holders of record of Vivakor common shares as of September 5, 2025, the previously announced ex-dividend date.

Vivakor currently holds 206,595 shares of Adapti, Inc., a company that owns a multi-platform sports agency representing amateur and professional athletes at all levels. According to Adapti’s public filings, Adapti intends to integrate this agency with its AdaptAI software platform, which matches products with influencers to market athletic careers and associated branding opportunities. The acquired sports agency was previously owned by an entity controlled by James Ballengee, the Company’s Chairman, President and CEO.

About Vivakor, Inc.

Vivakor, Inc. is an integrated provider of sustainable energy transportation, storage, reuse, and remediation services, operating a fleet of oilfield trucking services across the continental United States. Its corporate mission is to develop, acquire, accumulate, and operate assets, properties, and technologies in the energy sector. Vivakor’s integrated facilities assets provide crude oil and produced water gathering, storage, transportation, reuse, and remediation services under long-term contracts.

Once operational, Vivakor’s oilfield waste remediation facilities will facilitate the recovery, reuse, and disposal of petroleum byproducts and oilfield waste products.

For more information, please visit our website: https://vivakor.com

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This news release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of our management and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond our control. Actual results and the timing of events may differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements may be identified but not limited by the use of the words “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “may,” “will,” “believes,” “estimates,” “potential,” or “continue” and variations or similar expressions. Our actual results may differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements as a result of various factors and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the expected transaction and ownership structure, the valuation of the transaction, the likelihood and ability of the parties to successfully and timely consummate planned acquisitions, the risk that any required regulatory approvals are not obtained, are delayed or are subject to unanticipated conditions that could adversely affect Vivakor or the expected benefits of the such transaction, our ability to maintain the listing of our securities on The Nasdaq Capital Market, the parties failure to realize the anticipated benefits of pending transactions, disruption and volatility in the global currency, capital, and credit markets, changes in federal, local and foreign governmental regulation, changes in tax laws and liabilities, tariffs, legal, regulatory, political and economic risks, our ability to successfully develop products, rapid change in our markets, changes in demand for our future products, and general economic conditions.

These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties discussed in Vivakor’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which factors may be incorporated herein by reference. Actual results, performance or achievements may differ materially, and potentially adversely, from any projections and forward-looking statements and the assumptions on which those forward-looking statements are based. There can be no assurance that the data contained herein is reflective of future performance to any degree. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a predictor of future performance as projected financial information and other information are based on estimates and assumptions that are inherently subject to various significant risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond our control. All information set forth herein speaks only as of the date hereof in the case of information about Vivakor and the Endeavor Entities or the date of such information in the case of information from persons other than Vivakor and the Endeavor Entities, and we disclaim any intention or obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this communication. Forecasts and estimates regarding the Endeavor Entities industries and markets are based on sources we believe to be reliable; however, there can be no assurance these forecasts and estimates will prove accurate in whole or in part.

Investor Contact:

P: 469-480-7175

info@vivakor.com

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