Vivakor, Inc. Files 8-K for Material Agreement
Ticker: VIVK · Form: 8-K · Filed: Oct 23, 2025 · CIK: 1450704
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Vivakor, INC. (VIVK) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | Oct 23, 2025 |
| Risk Level | medium |
| Pages | 4 |
| Reading Time | 5 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $40 million, $100,000, $400,000, $350,000, $25,000 |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: material-agreement, 8-k
TL;DR
Vivakor signed a big deal on Oct 17th, filed an 8-K. Details to follow.
AI Summary
Vivakor, Inc. filed an 8-K on October 23, 2025, reporting a material definitive agreement entered into on October 17, 2025. The filing also includes Regulation FD disclosures and financial statements/exhibits. The company is incorporated in Nevada and its principal executive offices are located in Dallas, Texas.
Why It Matters
This 8-K filing indicates a significant new agreement for Vivakor, Inc., which could impact its business operations and financial performance.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: medium — Material definitive agreements can introduce new risks or opportunities, the specifics of which are not detailed in this initial filing.
Key Players & Entities
- Vivakor, Inc. (company) — Registrant
- October 17, 2025 (date) — Date of earliest event reported
- October 23, 2025 (date) — Date of report
- Nevada (jurisdiction) — State of incorporation
- Dallas, TX (location) — Address of principal executive offices
FAQ
What is the nature of the material definitive agreement Vivakor, Inc. entered into?
The filing states that Vivakor, Inc. entered into a material definitive agreement on October 17, 2025, but the specific details of this agreement are not provided in the provided text.
When was this 8-K filing submitted to the SEC?
The 8-K filing was submitted on October 23, 2025.
Where are Vivakor, Inc.'s principal executive offices located?
Vivakor, Inc.'s principal executive offices are located at 5220 Spring Valley Rd., Ste. 500, Dallas, TX 75254.
What is Vivakor, Inc.'s IRS Employer Identification Number?
Vivakor, Inc.'s IRS Employer Identification Number is 26-2178141.
What is the SIC code for Vivakor, Inc.?
The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code for Vivakor, Inc. is 4953, which corresponds to Refuse Systems.
Filing Stats: 1,138 words · 5 min read · ~4 pages · Grade level 11.7 · Accepted 2025-10-23 17:28:43
Key Financial Figures
- $40 million — vities, with a total availability up to $40 million in combined credit support to be extend
- $100,000 — t Vivakor is obligated to pay Samuelson $100,000 on or before January 30, 2026, and issu
- $400,000 — res of its common stock as follows: (i) $400,000 worth of shares on October 24, 2025, (i
- $350,000 — of stock on November 13, 2025, and (iv) $350,000 worth of stock on November 24, 2025 (to
- $25,000 — oceeds from the sale of shares equaling $25,000; (ii) 10% of the 90-day average trading
Filing Documents
- vivakor_8k.htm (8-K) — 46KB
- vivakor_ex10-1.htm (EX-10.1) — 204KB
- vivakor_ex10-2.htm (EX-10.2) — 90KB
- vivakor_ex99-1.htm (EX-99.1) — 11KB
- 0001829126-25-008389.txt ( ) — 574KB
- vivk-20251017.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 3KB
- vivk-20251017_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 33KB
- vivk-20251017_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 22KB
- vivakor_8k_htm.xml (XML) — 4KB
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Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Agreement. Commodity Intermediation Facility On October 22, 2025, Vivakor Supply & Trading, LLC ("VST"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Vivakor, Inc. ("Vivakor" or the "Company"), entered into a Physical Commodity Intermediation Agreement (the "Intermediation Agreement") with a single non-affiliated wholesaler, pursuant to which VST the wholesaler will provide credit support, including but not limited to letters of credit, surety bonds, cash deposits, and/or guarantees to sellers of physical commodities as an intermediary of VST for commodity trading activities, with a total availability up to $40 million in combined credit support to be extended from time to time. Item 1.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K contains only a brief description of the material terms of the Intermediation Agreement and does not purport to be a complete description of the rights and obligations of the parties to the Purchase Agreement, and such description is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Form of Intermediation Agreement, a copy of which is filed herewith as Exhibit 10.1. Settlement Agreement On October 17, 2025, Vivakor entered into a Settlement Agreement (the "Settlement Agreement") with James Samuelson ("Samuelson"), in order to settle claims made by Samuelson that he was not paid for work performed for Vivakor, which claims formed the basis of a lawsuit entitled James Samuelson v. Vivakor, Inc., James Ballengee, et al. , Case No. 30-2025-01496877-CU-OE-CJC (Sup. Ct. Orange Cty., Cal.—July 14, 2025) (the "Lawsuit"). Under the terms of the Settlement Agreement Vivakor is obligated to pay Samuelson $100,000 on or before January 30, 2026, and issue Samuelson shares of its common stock as follows: (i) $400,000 worth of shares on October 24, 2025, (ii) $400,000 worth of stock on November 3, 2025, (iii) $400,000 worth of stock on November 13, 2025, and (iv) $350,000 worth of stock on November 24, 2025 (together, the
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Financial Statements and Exhibits. Exhibit No. Exhibit 10.1 Form of Physical Commodity Intermediation Agreement dated October 22, 2025 10.2 Settlement Agreement with James Samuelson dated October 17, 2025 99.1* Press Release of Vivakor, Inc. dated October 23, 2025 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL document). * 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. 2
SIGNATURES
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: October 23, 2025 By: /s/ James Ballengee Name: James Ballengee Title: Chairman, President, and CEO 3