# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001450704
**File Stem:** 0001829126-25-009863
**Filing Date:** 2025-12
**Character Count:** 14637
**Document Hash:** edae11eff126838d2ca1dea00ccd8aea
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001829126-25-009863.hdr.sgml**: 20251210

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001829126-25-009863

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 14

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20251204

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Regulation FD Disclosure

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20251210

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20251210

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Vivakor, Inc.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001450704
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** REFUSE SYSTEMS [4953]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 01 Energy & Transportation
- **EIN:** 262178141
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** NV
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-41286
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251562166

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 5220 SPRING VALLEY RD.
- **STREET 2:** SUITE LL20
- **CITY:** DALLAS
- **STATE:** TX
- **ZIP:** 75254
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** (949) 281-2606

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 5220 SPRING VALLEY RD.
- **STREET 2:** SUITE LL20
- **CITY:** DALLAS
- **STATE:** TX
- **ZIP:** 75254

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**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, DC 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): **December 4, 2025**

**<u>VIVAKOR, INC.</u>**

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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| **Nevada** | **001-41286** | **26-2178141** |
| (State or other jurisdiction of | (Commission | (IRS Employer |
| incorporation or organization) | File Number) | Identification No.) |

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**5220 Spring Valley Road, 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:

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| **Title of each class** | **Trading Symbol(s)** | **Name of each exchange on which registered** |
| Common Stock | VIVK | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC <br> (Nasdaq Capital Market) |

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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. ☐

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| **Item 3.02** | **Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities** |

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As previously reported, between May 14, 2025 and May 19, 2025, the Company issued convertible promissory notes (the "Notes"), to several accredited investors (the "Holders"), in the aggregate principal amount of $575,000 in connection with a Securities Purchase Agreement entered into by and between the Company and the Holders (the "SPA"). The Company received $500,000, before fees.

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"). Pursuant to the terms of the Note and the Holder's Notice of Conversion, the Company issued the Holder's Shares. The Holder's Shares were issued without a Rule 144 restrictive legend pursuant to a legal opinion received by the Company and its transfer agent. The issuances of the foregoing securities were exempt from registration pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act promulgated thereunder as the holder is an accredited investor and familiar with our operations.

As previously reported, between June 6, 2025 and June 9, 2025, the Company issued convertible promissory notes (the "Lender Notes"), to seven non-affiliated accredited investors (the "Lenders"), in the aggregate principal amount of $5,117,647.06 in connection with a Securities Purchase Agreement entered into by and between the Company and the Lenders (the "Lender SPA"). Under the terms of the Lender SPA and the Lender Notes, the Company received $4,350,000 prior to deducting customary fees.

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. Pursuant to the terms of the Lender Notes and the Notices of Conversion, the Company issued the Lender Shares. The Lender Shares were issued without a Rule 144 restrictive legend pursuant to a legal opinion received by the Company and its transfer agent. The issuances of the foregoing securities were exempt from registration pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act promulgated thereunder as the holder is an accredited investor and familiar with our operations.

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| **ITEM 7.01** | **Regulation FD Disclosure.** |

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On December 4, 2025, Vivakor, Inc. ("Vivakor" or the "Company") issued a press release announcing initiation of an international fuel transaction into Mexico utilizing Vivakor Supply & Trading, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Vivakor. The full text of the press release is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K (this "Report") as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference in this Item 7.01.

A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibits 99.1 of this Report. The press release furnished herewith, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

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| **ITEM 9.01** | **Financial Statements and Exhibits.** |

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(d) Exhibits

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| **Exhibit No.** | **Title** |
| 99.1\* | [Press Release dated December 4, 2025 Regarding International Fuel Transaction in Mexico](vivakorinc_ex99-1.htm) |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL). |

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\* These exhibits are 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.

**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.

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|  | **VIVAKOR, INC.** | **VIVAKOR, INC.** | **VIVAKOR, INC.** |
| Dated: December 10, 2025 | By: | */s/ James H. Ballengee* | */s/ James H. Ballengee* |
|  |  | Name: | James H. Ballengee |
|  |  | Title: | Chairman, President & CEO |

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## Exhibit 99.1

**Exhibit 99.1**

**Vivakor Expands Business into Mexico with Agreement<br> for Fully Compliant International Fuel Trade**

***Major Milestone Marks Expansion Into International Fuel Markets***

**Dallas, TX, Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Vivakor, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIVK)** ("Vivakor" or the "Company"), an integrated provider of energy transportation, storage, reuse, and remediation service, today announced that its commodities trading platform, Vivakor Supply & Trading ("VST"), executed an agreement for its first international fuel transaction into Mexico. This pending transaction marks VST's initial entry into cross-border refined product markets and reflects the continued advancement of the Company's enhanced importation, compliance, and financial-control framework.

The trade represents a significant milestone for Vivakor, demonstrating the Company's ability to expand beyond domestic crude oil and LPG operations. VST's international growth strategy is supported by Vivakor's integrated midstream infrastructure, strengthened regulatory processes, and specialized trading capabilities designed to ensure fully compliant and auditable international operations.

Vivakor Chairman and Chief Executive Officer James Ballengee commented, "This agreement for a fuel transaction into Mexico is a major milestone for Vivakor Supply & Trading and a strong validation of our enhanced compliance and importation structure. This progress demonstrates our ability not only to operate at scale within the United States but also to expand into international markets while maintaining strict regulatory compliance and industry-standard operational controls. We believe this initial transaction positions Vivakor for continued growth across North America's energy supply chain."

Consistent with standard physical commodity transactions, VST expects to recognize revenue based on its role as an intermediary within the supply chain once the transaction is executed. Actual revenue recognized will vary depending on market conditions, transaction structure, and VST's operational role.

**About Vivakor, Inc.**

Vivakor, Inc. is an integrated provider of sustainable energy transportation, storage, reuse, and remediation services, operating 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: <u>http://vivakor.com</u>

**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.

**Investors Contact:**<br>P:949-281-2606<br><u>info@vivakor.com</u>

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