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HELIX ENERGY SOLUTIONS GROUP INC (HLX) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on April 24, 2026 reporting Item 1.01 (Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement). Merger creates a combined company owned approximately 55% by Hornbeck shareholders and 45% by Helix shareholders on a fully diluted basis.
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Item 1.01 · Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
- Merger creates a combined company owned approximately 55% by Hornbeck shareholders and 45% by Helix shareholders on a fully diluted basis
- Hornbeck shareholders receive 10.27167 Helix shares per Hornbeck share, implying substantial equity issuance and dilution for existing Helix holders
- Combined company will be renamed Hornbeck Offshore Services, with shares remaining listed on the NYSE
- Closing requires Helix shareholder approval, antitrust clearances, SEC effectiveness of Form S-4, and NYSE approval
- Termination exposure includes a $40,500,000 Helix fee or $49,500,000 Hornbeck fee, depending on circumstances
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