# HELIX ENERGY SOLUTIONS GROUP INC (HLX) — merger/definitive [pending]
Source: SEC API (secapi.ai) · situation sit_6cdc691bd9f725df437e · retrieved 2026-08-11T16:00:47.152Z

## Overview
Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. provides well intervention, subsea robotics, and technical services through a fleet of specialty vessels serving the deepwater offshore energy, defense, and renewable energy markets.

Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. agreed to merge with Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. in an all-stock transaction. Upon completion, pre-merger Helix shareholders will own 45% of the combined company on a fully diluted basis, while pre-merger Hornbeck securityholders will own 55%. The combined company will be renamed Hornbeck Offshore Services and will trade on the NYSE under the ticker symbol "HOS". Todd Hornbeck will serve as CEO and William Transier will serve as Chairman. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals, Helix shareholder approval, and other customary closing conditions.

## Terms
- Counterparty: Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. · Consideration: stock · Stake: 45%

## Key dates
- Announced 2026-06-02 · Expected close 2026-12-31

## Timeline
- 2026-06-02 · 425 (0001140361-26-023758): 425 - HELIX ENERGY SOLUTIONS GROUP INC — *Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc. is an oil and gas field services company providing offshore energy services.* Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc. is proceeding with its previously announced merger with Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc., expected to close in the second half of 2026. A joint Integration Committee comprised of senior leaders from both organizations has been established to oversee integration planning, and an Executive Steering Committee is providing overall strategic direction. The companies have engaged integration partners to support the merger workstreams. Until closing, Hornbeck Offshore and Helix will remain separate companies and continue to operate independently.
  https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/866829/0001140361-26-023758.txt
- 2026-06-02 · 425 (0001140361-26-023754): 425 - HELIX ENERGY SOLUTIONS GROUP INC — *Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc. is an oil and gas field services company providing offshore energy services.* Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc. is proceeding with its previously announced merger with Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc., expected to close in the second half of 2026. A joint Integration Committee comprised of senior leaders from both organizations has been established to oversee integration planning. The companies remain separate and will continue to operate independently until closing. Helix intends to file a registration statement on Form S-4 with the SEC to register Helix common stock to be issued in connection with the transaction.
  https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/866829/0001140361-26-023754.txt
- 2026-06-05 · 425 (0001140361-26-024120): 425 - HELIX ENERGY SOLUTIONS GROUP INC — *Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. provides well intervention, subsea robotics, and technical services through a fleet of specialty vessels serving the deepwater offshore energy, defense, and renewable energy markets.* Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. agreed to merge with Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. in an all-stock transaction. Upon completion, pre-merger Helix shareholders will own 45% of the combined company on a fully diluted basis, while pre-merger Hornbeck securityholders will own 55%. The combined company will be renamed Hornbeck Offshore Services and will trade on the NYSE under the ticker symbol "HOS". Todd Hornbeck will serve as CEO and William Transier will serve as Chairman. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals, Helix shareholder approval, and other customary closing conditions.
  https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/866829/0001140361-26-024120.txt

## Citations
- 0001140361-26-023758 — https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&type=&dateb=&owner=include&count=40&search_text=000114036126023758
- 0001140361-26-023754 — https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&type=&dateb=&owner=include&count=40&search_text=000114036126023754
- 0001140361-26-024120 — https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&type=&dateb=&owner=include&count=40&search_text=000114036126024120