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DALLAS - Vivakor, Inc. (NASDAQ:VIVK), a small-cap energy services provider with a market capitalization of approximately $54 million, announced Wednesday the sale of two non-core business units, Meridian Equipment Leasing, LLC and Equipment Transport, LLC, in a transaction that will eliminate approximately $59 million in debt and provide net consideration of about $11 million. According to InvestingPro data, this debt reduction is significant given the company’s total debt of $82.76 million.
The sale allows the energy services provider to exit the produced water transportation sector while streamlining operations to focus on what it describes as higher margin business segments - a crucial move given the company’s weak gross profit margin of 12.5% in the last twelve months. The divested units operated a fleet of trucks and trailers that transported oilfield produced water, primarily serving producers in the Permian and Eagle Ford Basins.
"This transaction reflects Vivakor’s continued commitment to strategic realignment and disciplined financial management," said James H. Ballengee, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, in a press release statement.
The company indicated the transaction would result in a modest increase in net equity due to the transfer of associated assets, while having minimal impact on EBITDA, which stands at -$1.44 million for the last twelve months. Vivakor expects to realize meaningful annualized interest expense savings following the divestiture. InvestingPro subscribers can access 7 additional key insights about Vivakor’s financial health and future prospects.
According to the announcement, the company plans to redirect its focus toward expanding crude oil transportation, midstream infrastructure, and environmental remediation services, particularly those centered on reuse technologies.
Vivakor describes itself as an integrated provider of energy transportation, storage, reuse, and remediation services. The company said the transaction supports its objective to raise cash, reduce expenses, and transition toward a more streamlined, capital efficient business model.
In other recent news, Vivakor Inc. reported a significant surge in its financial performance for the first quarter of 2025. The company experienced a 133% increase in revenue, reaching $37.3 million, and a 345% rise in gross profit, amounting to $4.8 million. This improvement in financial metrics was accompanied by a higher gross margin of 12.7%, compared to 6.7% in the same period last year. Vivakor also expanded its operations in the Permian and Eagle Ford Basins, enhancing its capacity to manage increasing oil volumes and improve crude blending and compression efficiency. Furthermore, Vivakor engaged in issuing convertible promissory notes and shares to non-affiliated accredited investors, totaling approximately $5.1 million in principal amount. These transactions were part of a Securities Purchase Agreement, providing the company with $4.35 million before fees. Additionally, the company issued 75,000 shares of common stock as an incentive for investors to participate in the agreement. These developments reflect Vivakor’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its financial position and operational capabilities.
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