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Vivakor Announces 7% Revenue Growth to $17.0 Million and $60 Million in Debt Reduction for Q3 2025; Raises $11.2 Million in Equity Subsequent to Quarter End
Dallas, TX, Nov. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vivakor, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIVK) (“Vivakor” or the “Company”), an integrated provider of energy transportation,
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[{"type":"text","content":"Dallas, TX, Nov. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vivakor, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIVK) (“Vivakor” or the “Company”), an integrated provider of energy transportation, storage, reuse, and remediation service, today announced financial and operational results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025. Key Financial Highlights for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2025 (YoY): Revenue increased 7% to $17.0 million;Gross profit increased 173% to $4.7 million;Gross margin improved 1700 basis points to 27.8%;Adjusted EBITDA increased to approximately $4 million, reflecting significant operational improvements;Total assets at $160.1 million; andStockholders’ equity at $64.0 million. Revenue Breakdown: Transportation and Logistics: $4.7 millionTransportation and Logistics (related party): $2.5 millionTerminaling and Storage (related party): $0.9 millionSupply and Trading: $8.9 million Divestiture on July 30, 2025 On July 30, 2025, Vivakor completed the sale of certain non-core business units of Meridian Equipment Leasing, LLC and Equipment Transport, LLC—subsidiaries formerly acquired with the Endeavor Entities in October 2024. The divestitures were executed as part of the Company’s strategic plan to streamline operations and sharpen its focus on core midstream transportation, terminaling, and environmental processing services. The transaction generated approximately $11 million in net consideration and resulted in the elimination of approximately $59 million of debt, significantly improving Vivakor’s credit profile and strengthening its overall capital structure. By exiting the produced water transportation segment, the Company expects to realize meaningful annualized interest expense savings. The divestiture also enhances operational efficiency and frees up both capital and management resources to concentrate on higher-margin, higher-growth business lines aligned with Vivakor’s long-term strategic direction. Management Commentary Vivakor Chairman and Chief Executive Officer James Ballengee commented, “This third quarter represents a pivotal turning point for Vivakor. In July, we completed the divestiture of non-performing assets, a strategic move that strengthened our balance sheet and sharpened our focus on core, high-growth opportunities. Our remaining midstream assets, including our trucking fleet, pipeline infrastructure, crude ...