{"url_path":"/sec/vivk/10-q/2026/item-6","section_key":"item-6","section_title":"Item 6 EXHIBITS**","topic":"sec","document":{"doc_type":"10-Q","doc_date":"2026-05-20","source_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/0001829126-26-005497-index.html","accession_number":"0001829126-26-005497","cik":"0001450704","ticker":"VIVK","issuer_name":"Vivakor, Inc.","edgar_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/0001829126-26-005497-index.html","primary_entity_key":"0001450704","primary_entity_name":"Vivakor, Inc."},"word_count":2493,"has_tables":true,"body_markdown":"**ITEM 6. EXHIBITS**\n\n \n\n**EXHIBIT INDEX**\n\n \n\n**Exhibit No.**\n \n**Exhibit Description**\n \n**Form**\n \n**Date**\n \n**Number**\n \n**Herewith**\n\n2.1\n \n[Agreement and Plan of Merger dated February 26, 2024 by and among Vivakor, Inc., Empire Energy Acquisition Corp., and Empire Diversified Energy, Inc.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912624001257/vivakor_ex2-1.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n3/1/24\n \n2.1\n \n \n\n2.2\n \n[Membership Interest Purchase Agreement dated as of March 21, 2024, by and among the Registrant, Jorgan Development, LLC and JBAH Holdings LLC re Endeavor Entities](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912624006683/vivakorinc_ex2-1.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n10/7/24\n \n2.1\n \n \n\n3.1\n \n[Certificate of Amendment to Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation, filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada on January 5, 2024](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912624000145/vivakor_ex3-1.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n1/11/24\n \n3.1\n \n \n\n3.2\n \n[Certificate of Amendment to Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation, filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada on February 6, 2025](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912625000909/vivakor_ex3-1.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n2/12/25\n \n3.1\n \n \n\n3.3\n \n[Form of Certificate of Designation-Series A Preferred Stock](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912624006683/vivakorinc_ex3-1.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n10/7/24\n \n3.1\n \n \n\n3.4\n \n[Amended and Restated Series A Convertible Preferred Stock Certificate of Designations](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912625009516/vivakorinc_ex3-1.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n11/28/25\n \n3.1\n \n \n\n3.5\n \n[Certificate of Amendment to Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation, filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada to Increase Authorized Common Stock](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912625010272/vivakorinc_ex3-1.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n12/23/25\n \n3.1\n \n \n\n3.6\n \n[Certificate of Amendment to Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation to Effect 1-for-200 Reverse Stock Split](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912626002808/vivakorinc_ex3-1.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n3/27/26\n \n3.1\n \n \n\n4.1\n \n[Vivakor, Inc. Promissory Note dated February 5, 2024, in the principal amount of $3,000,000 issued to Cedarview Opportunities Master Fund LP](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912624000897/vivakor_ex4-1.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n2/12/24\n \n4.1\n \n \n\n4.2\n \n[Form of Convertible Promissory Note Issued by Vivakor, Inc. in July 2024](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912624004737/vivakorinc_ex4-1.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n7/11/24\n \n4.1\n \n \n\n4.3\n \n[Vivakor, Inc. Promissory Note dated October 31, 2024, in the principal amount of $3,670,160.77 issued to Cedarview Opportunities Master Fund LP](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912624007609/vivakorinc_ex4-1.htm)\n \n8-K/A\n \n11/15/24\n \n4.1\n \n \n\n4.4\n \n[Promissory Note issued by Meridian Equipment Leasing, LLC to B1Bank dated November 12, 2020 in the principal amount of $12,275,000](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912624007695/vivakor_ex4-4.htm)\n \n10-Q\n \n11/19/24\n \n4.4\n \n \n\n4.5\n \n[Form of Pre-Funded Warrant](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912625008209/vivakor_ex4-1.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n10/17/25\n \n4.1\n \n \n\n4.6\n \n[Description Securities](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912626003530/vivakor_ex4-6.htm)\n \n10-K\n \n4/15/26\n \n4.6\n \n \n\n10.1*\n \n[Vivakor, Inc. 2023 Equity and Incentive Plan](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912624000864/vivakor_ex99-1.htm)\n \nS-8\n \n2/9/24\n \n99.1\n \n \n\n10.2\n \n[Loan and Security Agreement dated February 5, 2024, by and among Vivakor, Inc., as borrower, subsidiaries of Vivakor, Inc., as guarantors, the lenders party thereto, and Cedarview Opportunities Master Fund LP, as agent for the lenders](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912624000897/vivakor_ex10-1.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n2/12/24\n \n10.1\n \n \n\n10.3\n \n[Pledge Agreement dated February 5, 2024, by and among Vivakor, Inc., each of Vivakor, Inc.’s subsidiaries party thereto and Cedarview Opportunities Master Fund LP, as agent for the lenders](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912624000897/vivakor_ex10-2.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n2/12/24\n \n10.2\n \n \n\n10.4\n \n[Guaranty dated February 5, 2024, by and among subsidiaries of Vivakor, Inc. and Cedarview Opportunities Master Fund LP](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912624000897/vivakor_ex10-3.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n2/12/24\n \n10.3\n \n \n\n10.5\n \n[Security Agreement dated February 5, 2024, between Vivakor, Inc., and Cedarview Opportunities Master Fund LP](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912624000897/vivakor_ex10-4.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n2/12/24\n \n10.4\n \n \n\n10.6\n \n[Form of Parent Voting and Support Agreement re Empire Merger Agreement](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912624001257/vivakor_ex10-1.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n3/1/24\n \n10.1\n \n \n\n10.7\n \n[Form of Empire Voting and Support Agreement re Empire Merger Agreement](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912624001257/vivakor_ex10-2.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n3/1/24\n \n10.2\n \n \n\n10.8\n \n[Form of Lock-Up Agreement re Empire Merger Agreement](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912624001257/vivakor_ex10-3.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n3/1/24\n \n10.3\n \n \n\n10.9\n \n[Form of Escrow Agreement re Empire Merger Agreement](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912624001257/vivakor_ex10-4.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n3/1/24\n \n10.4\n \n \n\n10.10\n \n[Form of Lockup Agreement re Endeavor MIPA](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912624006683/vivakorinc_ex10-3.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n10/7/24\n \n10.3\n \n \n\n10.11\n \n[Net Working Capital Sample Calculation re Endeavor MIPA](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912624001850/vivakorinc_ex10-2.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n3/25/24\n \n10.2\n \n \n\n10.12\n \n[Form of First Amended and Restated Master Netting Agreement re Endeavor MIPA](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912624006683/vivakorinc_ex10-4.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n10/7/24\n \n10.4\n \n \n\n \n\n34\n\n \n\n \n\n**Exhibit No.**\n \n**Exhibit Description**\n \n**Form**\n \n**Date**\n \n**Number**\n \n**Herewith**\n\n10.13\n \n[Convertible Promissory Note dated March 29, 2024 with Keke Mingo](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912624002451/vivakorinc_ex4-1.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n4/12/24\n \n4.1\n \n \n\n10.14*\n \n[Executive Employment Agreement by and between Vivakor, Inc. and Tyler Nelson dated June 13, 2024](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912624004312/vivakor_ex10-1.htm)\n \n8-K/A\n \n6/18/24\n \n10.1\n \n \n\n10.15*\n \n[Settlement Agreement by and between Vivakor, Inc. and Tyler Nelson dated June 13, 2024](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912624004312/vivakor_ex10-2.htm)\n \n8-K/A\n \n6/18/24\n \n10.2\n \n \n\n10.16\n \n[Form of Promissory Note Issued to Tyler Nelson dated June 13, 2024](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912624004312/vivakor_ex10-3.htm)\n \n8-K/A\n \n6/18/24\n \n10.3\n \n \n\n10.17\n \n[Form of Stock Option Issued to Tyler Nelson dated June 13, 2024](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912624004312/vivakor_ex10-4.htm)\n \n8-K/A\n \n6/18/24\n \n10.4\n \n \n\n10.18\n \n[Director Agreement, by and between Vivakor, Inc. and Michael Thompson, dated June 3, 2024](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912624004023/vivakorinc_ex10-1.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n6/7/24\n \n10.1\n \n \n\n10.19*\n \n[Executive Employment Agreement by and between Vivakor, Inc. and Patrick Knapp dated June 26, 2024](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912624004569/vivakor_ex10-1.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n7/2/24\n \n10.1\n \n \n\n10.20\n \n[Consulting Agreement with 395 Group, LLC](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912624004737/vivakorinc_ex10-1.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n7/11/24\n \n10.1\n \n \n\n10.21\n \n[Supplement No. 3 dated June 18, 2024 to Master Agreement by and between Silver Fuels Delhi, LLC, Jorgan Development, LLC and Maxus Capital Group, LLC dated March 17, 2020](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912624005612/vivakor_ex10-21.htm)\n \n10-Q\n \n8/16/24\n \n10.21\n \n \n\n10.22\n \n[Securities Purchase Agreement dated July 26, 2024, by and between the Company and James K. Granger, as Buyer](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912624005157/vivakorinc_ex10-4.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n8/1/24\n \n10.4\n \n \n\n10.23\n \n[Securities Purchase Agreement dated August 28, 2024 by and between the Company and E-Starts, as Buyer](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912624006223/vivakorinc_ex10-1.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n9/11/24\n \n10.1\n \n \n\n10.24*\n \n[Form of Executive Employment Agreement dated October 1, 2024, by and between Vivakor Administration, LLC, as Company, and Russ Shelton, as Executive](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912624006683/vivakorinc_ex10-1.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n10/7/24\n \n10.1\n \n \n\n10.25*\n \n[Form of Side Letter for Additional Compensation by and between Ballengee Holdings, LLC, and Russ Shelton](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912624006683/vivakorinc_ex10-2.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n10/7/24\n \n10.2\n \n \n\n10.26\n \n[Form Transition Services Agreement for Endeavor MIPA](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912624006683/vivakorinc_ex10-5.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n10/7/24\n \n10.5\n \n \n\n10.27\n \n[Form of Repair & Maintenance Subscription Agreement](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912624006683/vivakorinc_ex10-6.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n10/7/24\n \n10.6\n \n \n\n10.28\n \n[Form of Assignment of Membership Interest](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912624006683/vivakorinc_ex10-7.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n10/7/24\n \n10.7\n \n \n\n10.29\n \n[Form of Employment Agreement for Vice President, Marketing](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912624007604/vivakor_ex10-1.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n11/15/24\n \n10.1\n \n \n\n10.30\n \n[Executive Employment Agreement dated effective October 1, 2024, by and between Vivakor Administration, LLC, as Company, and Jeremy Gamboa, as Executive](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912624007606/vivakorinc_ex1-01.htm)\n \n8-K/A\n \n11/15/24\n \n1.01\n \n \n\n10.31\n \n[Loan and Security Agreement dated October 31, 2024, by and among Vivakor, Inc., as borrower, and Cedarview Capital Management, LLC, as agent, et al.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912624007314/vivakorinc_ex10-1.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n11/7/24\n \n10.1\n \n \n\n10.32\n \n[Pledge Agreement dated October 31, 2024, by and among Vivakor, Inc., each of Vivakor, Inc.’s subsidiaries party thereto and Cedarview Capital Management, LLC, as agent for the lenders](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912624007609/vivakorinc_ex10-2.htm)\n \n8-K/A\n \n11/15/24\n \n10.2\n \n \n\n10.33\n \n[Guaranty dated October 31, 2024, by and among certain subsidiaries of Vivakor, Inc. and Cedarview Capital Management, LLC](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912624007609/vivakorinc_ex10-3.htm)\n \n8-K/A\n \n11/15/24\n \n10.3\n \n \n\n10.34\n \n[Security Agreement dated October 31, 2024, between Vivakor, Inc., certain of its subsidiaries and Cedarview Opportunities Master Fund LP](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912624007609/vivakorinc_ex10-4.htm)\n \n8-K/A\n \n11/15/24\n \n10.4\n \n \n\n10.35\n \n[Purchase and Sale Agreement by and between Pilot OFS Holdings, LLC and Meridian Equipment Leasing, LLC dated December 22, 2023](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912624007695/vivakor_ex10-35.htm)\n \n10-Q\n \n11/19/24\n \n10.35\n \n \n\n \n\n35\n\n \n\n \n\n**Exhibit No.**\n \n**Exhibit Description**\n \n**Form**\n \n**Date**\n \n**Number**\n \n**Herewith**\n\n10.36\n \n[Letter Agreement regarding Secured Promissory Note and related Loan Documents by and between Pilot OFS and Meridian Equipment Leasing, LLC dated October 1, 2024](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912624007695/vivakor_ex10-36.htm)\n \n10-Q\n \n11/19/24\n \n10.36\n \n \n\n10.37\n \n[First Amended and Restated Secured Promissory Note issued by Meridian Equipment Leasing, LLC to Pilot OFS Holdings, LLC in the principal amount of $13,000,000](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912624007695/vivakor_ex10-37.htm)\n \n10-Q\n \n11/19/24\n \n10.37\n \n \n\n10.38\n \n[Amended and Restated Secured Promissory Note issued by Meridian Equipment Leasing, LLC to Pilot OFS Holdings, LLC in the principal amount of $1,500,000](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912624007695/vivakor_ex10-38.htm)\n \n10-Q\n \n11/19/24\n \n10.38\n \n \n\n10.39\n \n[Security Agreement, Financing Statement and Assignment of Collateral by and between Meridian Equipment Leasing, LLC and Pilot OFS Holdings, LLC dated December 31, 2023](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912624007695/vivakor_ex10-39.htm)\n \n10-Q\n \n11/19/24\n \n10.39\n \n \n\n10.40\n \n[Pledge Agreement by and between Meridian Equipment Leasing, LLC and Pilot OFS Holdings, LLC dated December 31, 2023](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912624007695/vivakor_ex10-40.htm)\n \n10-Q\n \n11/19/24\n \n10.40\n \n \n\n10.41\n \n[Master Lease Agreement by and between Maxus Capital Group, LLC and Meridian Equipment Leasing, LLC dated December 28, 2021](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912624007695/vivakor_ex10-41.htm)\n \n10-Q\n \n11/19/24\n \n10.41\n \n \n\n10.42\n \n[Form of Schedule to Master Lease Agreement by and between Maxus Capital Group, LLC and Meridian Equipment Leasing, LLC](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912624007695/vivakor_ex10-42.htm)\n \n10-Q\n \n11/19/24\n \n10.42\n \n \n\n10.43\n \n[Amended Loan Authorization and Agreement by and between U.S. Small Business Association and Meridian Transport, LLC dated April 18, 2022 in the amount of $500,000](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912624007695/vivakor_ex10-43.htm)\n \n10-Q\n \n11/19/24\n \n10.43\n \n \n\n10.44\n \n[Business Loan, Guaranty and Security Agreement by and between Agile Lending, LLC and Endeavor Crude, LLC and its subsidiaries dated September 27, 2024](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912624007695/vivakor_ex10-44.htm)\n \n10-Q\n \n11/19/24\n \n10.44\n \n \n\n10.45\n \n[Merchant Cash Advance Agreement by and between Curve Capital LLC and Endeavor Crude, LLC dated March 14, 2024](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912624007695/vivakor_ex10-45.htm)\n \n10-Q\n \n11/19/24\n \n10.45\n \n \n\n10.46\n \n[Station Throughput Agreement by and between Silver Fuels Processing, LLC, Posse Wasson, LLC, Posse Monroe, LLC and White Claw Crude, LLC dated January 1, 2024](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912624007695/vivakor_ex10-46.htm)\n \n10-Q\n \n11/19/24\n \n10.46\n \n \n\n10.47\n \n[Station Throughput Agreement by and between CPE Midcon Gathering, LLC and White Claw Crude, LLC dated January 1, 2024](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912624007695/vivakor_ex10-47.htm)\n \n10-Q\n \n11/19/24\n \n10.47\n \n \n\n10.48\n \n[Trucking Transport Agreement by and between Endeavor Crude, LLC and White Claw Crude, LLC dated January 1, 2023](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912624007695/vivakor_ex10-48.htm)\n \n10-Q\n \n11/19/24\n \n10.48\n \n \n\n10.49\n \n[Station Throughput Agreement by and between CPE Midcon Gathering, LLC and White Claw Crude, LLC dated July 1, 2023](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912624007695/vivakor_ex10-49.htm)\n \n10-Q\n \n11/19/24\n \n10.49\n \n \n\n10.50\n \n[Business Manager Agreement by and between b1Bank and Endeavor Crude, LLC dated January 6, 2023](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912624007695/vivakor_ex10-50.htm)\n \n10-Q\n \n11/19/24\n \n10.50\n \n \n\n10.51\n \n[Loan and Security Agreement by and between B1Bank and Meridian Equipment Leasing, LLC, et al dated November 12, 2020](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912624007695/vivakor_ex10-51.htm)\n \n10-Q\n \n11/19/24\n \n10.51\n \n \n\n10.52\n \n[Deed of Trust, Security Agreement, Assignment of Leases, Assignment of Rents and Financing Statement by and between B1Bank and Meridian Equipment Leasing, LLC, et al dated November 12, 2020](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912624007695/vivakor_ex10-52.htm)\n \n10-Q\n \n11/19/24\n \n10.52\n \n \n\n10.53\n \n[Trucking Transport Agreement Addendum by and between Endeavor Crude, LLC and White Claw Crude, LLC dated January 1, 2024](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912624007695/vivakor_ex10-53.htm)\n \n10-Q\n \n11/19/24\n \n10.53\n \n \n\n \n\n36\n\n \n\n \n\n**Exhibit No.**\n \n**Exhibit Description**\n \n**Form**\n \n**Date**\n \n**Number**\n \n**Herewith**\n\n10.54\n \n[First Amendment to Crude Oil Gathering and Dedication Agreement by and between CPE Midcon Gathering, LLC and Continental Resources, Inc. dated July 13, 2018](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912624007695/vivakor_ex10-54.htm)\n \n10-Q\n \n11/19/24\n \n10.54\n \n \n\n10.55\n \n[Motor Carrier Services Agreement by and between Bonanza Creek Energy Operating Company, LLC, et al and Endeavor Crude, LLC dated May 21, 2023](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912624007695/vivakor_ex10-55.htm)\n \n10-Q\n \n11/19/24\n \n10.55\n \n \n\n10.56\n \n[Lease Agreement by and between Basin Housing Ventures, LLC and Equipment Transport, LLC](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912624007695/vivakor_ex10-56.htm)\n \n10-Q\n \n11/19/24\n \n10.56\n \n \n\n10.57\n \n[Sales Agreement by and between White Claw Crude, LLC and Silver Fuels Delhi, LLC dated July 1, 2024](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912624007695/vivakor_ex10-57.htm)\n \n10-Q\n \n11/19/24\n \n10.57\n \n \n\n10.58\n \n[Repair & Maintenance Subscription Plan by and between Horizon Truck & Trailer, LLC and Meridian Equipment Leasing, LLC dated October 1, 2024](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912624007695/vivakor_ex10-58.htm)\n \n10-Q\n \n11/19/24\n \n10.58\n \n \n\n10.59\n \n[Schedule No. 4 dated August 9, 2024, 2024 to Master Agreement by and between White Claw Colorado City, LLC and Jorgan Development, LLC (as Co-Lessors) and Maxus Capital Group, LLC dated December 28, 2021](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912624007695/vivakor_ex10-59.htm)\n \n10-Q\n \n11/19/24\n \n10.59\n \n \n\n10.60\n \n[Consulting Agreement with WSGS, LLC dated February 11, 2025](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912625001020/vivakor_ex10-1.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n2/14/25\n \n10.1\n \n \n\n10.61\n \n[Side Letter with Tyler Nelson dated February 10, 2025](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912625001020/vivakor_ex10-2.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n2/14/25\n \n10.2\n \n \n\n10.62\n \n[Employment Agreement with Andre Johnson dated February 10, 2025](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912625001020/vivakor_ex10-3.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n2/14/25\n \n10.3\n \n \n\n10.63\n \n[Loan and Security Agreement with J.J. Astor & Co. dated March 17, 2025](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912625001988/vivakor_ex10-1.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n3/21/25\n \n10.1\n \n \n\n10.64\n \n[Registration Rights Agreement with J.J. Astor & Co. dated March 17, 2025](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912625001988/vivakor_ex10-3.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n3/21/25\n \n10.3\n \n \n\n10.65\n \n[Junior Secured Convertible Promissory Note Issued to J.J. Astor & Co.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912625001988/vivakor_ex10-2.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n3/21/25\n \n10.2\n \n \n\n10.66\n \n[Side Letter with Cedarview Capital Management LLC](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912625002672/vivakor_ex10-1.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n4/15/25\n \n10.1\n \n \n\n10.67\n \n[Form of Securities Purchase Agreement with ClearThink Capital Partners, LLC and Other Investors dated May 13, 2025](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912625003839/vivakor_ex10-1.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n5/20/25\n \n10.1\n \n \n\n10.68\n \n[Form of Promissory Note Under Securities Purchase Agreement with ClearThink Capital Partners, LLC and Other Investors](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912625003839/vivakor_ex10-2.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n5/20/25\n \n10.2\n \n \n\n10.69\n \n[Forbearance Agreement with J.J. Astor & Co. dated July 9, 2025](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912625005237/vivakor_ex10-1.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n7/21/25\n \n10.1\n \n \n\n10.70\n \n[Second Amendment to Loan Agreement and Registration Rights Agreement dated July 9, 2025](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912625005237/vivakor_ex10-2.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n7/21/25\n \n10.2\n \n \n\n10.71\n \n[Junior Secured Convertible Promissory Note dated July 9, 2025](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912625005237/vivakor_ex10-3.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n7/21/25\n \n10.3\n \n \n\n10.72*\n \n[Executive Employment Agreement, by and between Vivakor Administration, LLC and Kimberly Hawley, dated July 24, 2025](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912625005348/vivakor_ex10-1.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n7/24/25\n \n10.1\n \n \n\n10.73\n \n[Membership Interest Purchase Agreement dated July 30, 2025, by and between Vivakor Transportation, LLC, as Seller, and Jorgan Development, LLC, as Buyer](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912625005858/vivakor_ex10-1.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n8/6/25\n \n10.1\n \n \n\n10.74\n \n[Forbearance Agreement dated July 30, 2025, by and between Maxus Capital Group, LLC, and Silver Fuels Delhi, LLC, et al.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912625005858/vivakor_ex10-2.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n8/6/25\n \n10.2\n \n \n\n10.75\n \n[Transition Agreement dated August 3, 2025, by and between Vivakor, Inc., Vivakor Administration, LLC, and Russ M. Shelton](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912625005858/vivakor_ex99-1.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n8/6/25\n \n99.1\n \n \n\n10.76\n \n[Second Amended Employment Agreement, by and between Vivakor, Inc., Vivakor Administration, LLC and Les Patterson, dated August 12, 2025](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912625006459/vivakor_ex10-1.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n8/18/25\n \n10.1\n \n \n\n10.77\n \n[Second Forbearance Agreement with J.J. Astor & Co. dated October 8, 2025](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912625008103/vivakor_ex10-1.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n10/14/25\n \n10.1\n \n \n\n10.78\n \n[Third Junior Secured Convertible Promissory Note dated October 9, 2025](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912625008103/vivakor_ex10-2.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n10/14/25\n \n10.2\n \n \n\n10.79\n \n[Form of Securities Purchase Agreement](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912625008209/vivakor_ex10-1.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n10/17/25\n \n10.1\n \n \n\n10.80\n \n[Form of Placement Agent Agreement](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912625008209/vivakor_ex10-2.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n10/17/25\n \n10.2\n \n \n\n10.81\n \n[Form of Physical Commodity Intermediation Agreement dated October 22, 2025](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912625008389/vivakor_ex10-1.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n10/23/25\n \n10.1\n \n \n\n \n\n37\n\n \n\n \n\n**Exhibit No.**\n \n**Exhibit Description**\n \n**Form**\n \n**Date**\n \n**Number**\n \n**Herewith**\n\n10.82\n \n[Settlement Agreement with James Samuelson dated October 23, 2025](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912625008389/vivakor_ex10-2.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n10/23/25\n \n10.2\n \n \n\n10.83\n \n[Settlement Agreement with Tyler Nelson](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912625009074/vivakor_ex10-1.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n11/12/25\n \n10.1\n \n \n\n10.84\n \n[Transition Agreement with Patrick Knapp dated November 10, 2025](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912625009074/vivakor_ex10-2.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n11/12/25\n \n10.2\n \n \n\n10.85\n \n[Debt Satisfaction and Preferred Stock Amendment Agreement](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912625009516/vivakorinc_ex10-1.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n11/28/25\n \n10.1\n \n \n\n10.86\n \n[Interim Forbearance Agreement with Cedarview dated December 31, 2025](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912626000094/vivakorinc_ex10-1.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n1/7/26\n \n10.1\n \n \n\n10.87\n \n[Form of Forbearance and Note Amendment Agreement with Lenders entered into on January 30, 2026](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912626000958/vivakorinc_ex10-1.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n2/4/26\n \n10.1\n \n \n\n10.88\n \n[Forbearance and Note Payment Amendment Agreement with J.J. Astor & Co. entered into on February 5, 2026](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912626000997/vivakorinc_ex10-1.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n2/5/26\n \n10.1\n \n \n\n10.89\n \n[Third Amendment to Loan Agreement Fourth Forbearance Agreement and Registration Rights Agreement with J.J. Astor dated February 27, 2026](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912626001978/vivakorinc_ex10-1.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n3/5/26\n \n10.1\n \n \n\n10.90\n \n[Fourth Junior Secured Convertible Promissory Note to J.J. Astor dated February 27, 2026](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912626001978/vivakorinc_ex10-2.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n3/5/26\n \n10.2\n \n \n\n10.91\n \n[Subsidiary Guarantee with J.J. Astor dated February 27, 2026](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912626001978/vivakorinc_ex10-3.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n3/5/26\n \n10.3\n \n \n\n10.92\n \n[Pledge and Security Agreement with J.J. Astor dated February 27, 2026](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912626001978/vivakorinc_ex10-4.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n3/5/26\n \n10.4\n \n \n\n10.94\n \n[Form of Securities Purchase Agreement for Selling Stockholders Financing](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912626005245/vivakorinc_ex10-1.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n5/14/26\n \n10.1\n \n \n\n10.95\n \n[Form of Convertible Promissory Note for Selling Stockholders Financing](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912626005245/vivakorinc_ex10-2.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n5/14/26\n \n10.2\n \n \n\n10.96\n \n[Form of Standby Equity Purchase Agreement for Selling Stockholders Financing](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912626005245/vivakorinc_ex10-3.htm)\n \n8-K\n \n5/14/26\n \n10.3\n \n \n\n10.97*\n \n[2025 Equity and Incentive Plan](vivakor_ex10-97.htm)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFiled\n\n10.98\n \n[Consulting Agreement with William Tuorto dated May 2026](vivakor_ex10-98.htm)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFiled\n\n21.1\n \n[Subsidiaries of the Company](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912626003530/vivakor_ex21-1.htm)\n \n10-K\n \n4/15/26\n \n21.1\n \n \n\n97\n \n[Vivakor, Inc. Compensation Recovery Policy](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1450704/000182912625003332/vivakor_ex97.htm)\n \n10-K/A\n \n05/2/25\n \n97\n \n \n\n31.1\n \n[Certification of Principal Executive Officer, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002](vivakor_ex31-1.htm)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFiled\n\n31.2\n \n[Certification of Principal Financial Officer, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002](vivakor_ex31-2.htm)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFiled\n\n32.1\n \n[Certification of Principal Executive Officer, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002](vivakor_ex32-1.htm)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFurnished**\n\n32.2\n \n[Certification of Principal Financial Officer, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002](vivakor_ex32-2.htm)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFurnished**\n\n101.INS\n \nInline XBRL Instance Document\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFiled\n\n101.SCH\n \nInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFiled\n\n101.CAL\n \nInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFiled\n\n101.DEF\n \nInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFiled\n\n101.LAB\n \nInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFiled\n\n101.PRE\n \nInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFiled\n\n104\n \nCover Page Interactive Data File (formatted in IXBRL, and included in exhibit 101).\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n*\nManagement contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.\n\n**\nThese exhibits are being furnished rather than filed and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing, in accordance with Item 601 of Regulation S-K.\n\n \n\n38\n\n \n\n \n\n**SIGNATURES**\n\n \n\nPursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.\n\n \n\n**VIVAKOR, INC.**\n \n\n \n \n\nBy:\n*/s/ James Ballengee*\n \n\n \nJames Ballengee\n \n\n \nChief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)\n \n\n \n\nDate: May 20, 2026\n\n \n\n**VIVAKOR, INC.**\n \n\n \n \n\nBy:\n*/s/ Kimberly Hawley*\n \n\n \nKimberly Hawley\n \n\n \nChief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)\n \n\n \n\nDate: May 20, 2026\n\n \n\n39"}