Press Releases April 27, 2026 09:02 AM

Vivakor Announces Uplisting to Nasdaq Capital Market

Vivakor uplists to Nasdaq Capital Market, aiming to enhance visibility and liquidity.

By Priya Menon VIVK
Vivakor Announces Uplisting to Nasdaq Capital Market
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Vivakor, Inc., a provider of sustainable energy transportation, storage, reuse, and remediation services, announced its approval to uplist its common stock to the Nasdaq Capital Market under ticker VIVK, effective April 27, 2026. The uplisting marks a milestone reflecting operational improvements, a stronger balance sheet, and a refocus on core business, expected to boost market visibility and shareholder liquidity.

Key Points

  • Vivakor successfully uplisted its common stock to the Nasdaq Capital Market, trading under the ticker VIVK.
  • The company has strengthened its balance sheet and streamlined operations to meet Nasdaq listing requirements.
  • Vivakor operates in integrated energy services including oilfield transportation, storage, reuse, and remediation, supporting the energy sector.

Company to Trade Under Symbol “VIVK”

Dallas, TX, April 27, 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 received approval to uplist its common stock to the Nasdaq Capital Market ("Nasdaq"). The Company’s shares will commence trading on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “VIVK” effective Monday, April 27, 2026. The approval follows Vivakor’s successful satisfaction of all applicable Nasdaq Capital Market listing requirements.

“This is a significant milestone for Vivakor and a testament to the dedication and resilience of our team,” said Vivakor Chairman and Chief Executive Officer James Ballengee. “Reestablishing our Nasdaq listing reflects the progress we have made in strengthening our balance sheet, streamlining our operations, and refocusing on our core business. We believe this uplisting will enhance our visibility in the capital markets, improve liquidity for our shareholders, and support our continued execution of a disciplined, value-driven strategy. We remain extremely grateful to all our partners and stakeholders for their continued support during the uplisting process.”

Current shareholders of the Company are not required to take any action in light of the uplisting to Nasdaq.

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: http://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.

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Risks

  • Regulatory approvals or conditions for transactions may be delayed or not obtained, impacting business plans.
  • Volatility in capital markets and economic conditions could adversely affect the company’s performance.
  • General industry risks including changes in federal, local and foreign regulations, tax laws, and demand fluctuations for energy services may impact Vivakor.

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