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- Debt Default (new) — J.J. Astor declared default on Second Note in October 2025, accelerating all amounts due, though forbearance agreements have temporarily deferred enforcement.
Vivakor enters forbearance on $7.9M debt after default, ties repayment to planned financing
Filed May 12, 2026 · Period ending May 6, 2026 · ~1 min read
Key Changes
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Company acknowledged $7.9M in outstanding debt to two lenders after J.J. Astor declared default in October 2025. Forbearance agreements defer enforcement but require $4M in payments from planned RBW Capital financing by July 2026.
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Vivakor must pay J.J. Astor $1.5M by May 7, 2026 from first RBW financing tranche and $2.5M upon second closing (contingent on S-1 registration effective by July 15, 2026). Missing these deadlines could trigger enforcement.
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Cedarview extended maturity on $6.7M in senior secured notes to October 31, 2026, requiring $250K payment from RBW financing and 275,000 shares of common stock as consideration.
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Company issued 1.48M shares in May 2026 for preferred stock dividends (1.09M shares), CFO bonus (250K shares), and consulting fees (143K shares), indicating cash constraints and diluting existing shareholders.
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If Olenox Industries transaction closes, Vivakor must pledge 2M Olenox shares as additional collateral to Cedarview within two business days.
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Summary
Vivakor disclosed it is operating under forbearance agreements with two major lenders after one declared default last October. The company owes J.J. Astor $6.8M on one note and $1.1M on another, while Cedarview holds $6.7M in senior secured notes. Both lenders agreed to hold off on enforcement, but only if Vivakor meets strict payment deadlines tied to a planned equity financing with RBW Capital Partners.
The arrangement is precarious: Vivakor must close the first RBW financing by May 7, 2026 and pay $1.5M immediately, then file an S-1 registration statement by May 13 and have it effective by July 15 to unlock a second tranche that funds another $2.5M payment.
The company is also paying dividends and executive compensation in stock rather than cash—issuing nearly 1.5 million shares in early May—which signals tight liquidity and dilutes existing shareholders. Retail investors should watch whether the S-1 filing appears on schedule and becomes effective by mid-July. If the RBW financing stalls or the registration is delayed, lenders could resume enforcement on nearly $8 million in debt, potentially forcing asset sales or bankruptcy proceedings.
Section-by-Section Diff
Event · Item 1.01 — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
Item 1.01 — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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On May 6, 2026, the Company entered into a Forbearance and Note Payment Amendment Agreement (“May 2026 Forbearance Agreement”), under which the Lender agreed to forbear their rights under the Loan Agreement, as amended, if the Company agrees and complies with the following terms: (i) the Company acknowledges that $6,815,805.71 adjusted outstanding balance is due and payable as of the Effective Date of the May 2026 Forbearance Agreement under the Second Note and $1,111,151.74 is outstanding, due and payable as of the Effective Date of this May 2026 Forbearance Agreement under the Fourth Note
Vivakor acknowledged owing J.J. Astor $6.8M under the Second Note and $1.1M under the Fourth Note as of May 6, 2026. The lender agreed to forbear enforcement if Vivakor makes specific payments tied to a planned RBW Capital financing and a potential Olenox transaction. The company must pay $1.5M from the first RBW funding tranche and $2.5M from the second tranche toward the Second Note balance.
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that if the Company closes the contemplated Olenox Transaction, by no later than the second (2nd) Business Day after such closing, the Company will pledge 2,000,000 shares of Olenox common stock the Company receives in the Olenox Transaction as additional collateral securing the Company’s payment obligations under the Existing Notes
If Vivakor completes the Olenox Industries transaction (referenced in a January 27, 2026 term sheet), the company must pledge 2 million Olenox shares as additional collateral to Cedarview within two business days. This pledge secures Vivakor's payment obligations under the Cedarview notes and represents a material contingent obligation tied to the Olenox deal closing.
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the Company issues the Investor 275,000 shares of its common stock, restricted in accordance with Rule 144 (the “Investor Shares”)
As consideration for the Cedarview forbearance, Vivakor agreed to issue 275,000 restricted shares of common stock to Cedarview. This represents additional dilution to existing shareholders as part of the debt restructuring arrangements.
Event · Item 3.02 — Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities
Item 3.02 — Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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on May 6, 2026, the Company entered into the Cedarview Forbearance Agreement and on May 11, 2026 the Company issued the Investor Shares
The company entered into a forbearance agreement with Cedarview on May 6, 2026 and issued shares to an investor on May 11, 2026. A forbearance agreement typically indicates the company is seeking relief from a lender regarding debt obligations. The specific terms and reason for the forbearance are not disclosed in this section but referenced in Item 1.01.
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On May 12, 2026, the Company issued 393,547 shares of its common stock to James Ballengee, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors, for dividends owed to him as dividends on the Company’s Series A Preferred Stock for the periods ended January 31, 2026 and April 30, 2026
The CEO received 393,547 common shares as payment for dividends on his Series A Preferred Stock covering two periods. This represents dilution to common shareholders and indicates the company is paying preferred dividends in stock rather than cash, which may suggest liquidity constraints.
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On May 11, 2026, the Company issued 693,492 shares of its common stock to certain holders of its Series A Preferred Stock for the dividends owed to them for the periods ended January 31, 2026 and April 30, 2026
The company issued 693,492 common shares to Series A Preferred stockholders as dividend payments for two periods. Combined with the CEO's dividend shares, over 1 million shares were issued for preferred dividends, representing significant dilution and suggesting the company lacks cash to pay dividends.
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On May 11, 2026, the Company issued 250,000 shares of its common stock to Kimberly Hawley, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer and Secretary as a discretionary bonus for services performed for the Company under the terms of her Employment Agreement.
The CFO received 250,000 shares as a discretionary bonus. This adds to shareholder dilution and indicates the company is compensating executives with equity rather than cash.
Event · Item 9.01 — Financial Statements and Exhibits
Vivakor entered forbearance agreements with two creditors, J.J. Astor & Co. and Cedarview Opportunities Master Fund LP.
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Form of Forbearance and Note Payment Agreement with J.J. Astor & Co. dated May 6, 2026
The company entered into a forbearance and note payment agreement with creditor J.J. Astor & Co. on May 6, 2026. Forbearance agreements typically indicate the company is seeking temporary relief from debt obligations or covenant requirements, suggesting potential financial stress or the need to restructure payment terms.
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Form of Forbearance Agreement with Cedarview Opportunities Master Fund LP
The company also entered into a forbearance agreement with another creditor, Cedarview Opportunities Master Fund LP, around the same time. The presence of multiple simultaneous forbearance agreements suggests the company may be experiencing broader liquidity or debt servicing challenges requiring creditor accommodation.
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