Helix Shareholders Approve Combination with Hornbeck Offshore Services
Transaction Expected to Close on September 1st, 2026
Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (“Helix”) (NYSE: HLX) and Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. (“Hornbeck”) announced that Helix’s shareholders have approved the proposals necessary to complete the previously announced all-stock combination of Helix and Hornbeck at a special meeting of Helix’s shareholders held today.
“We thank our shareholders for their support of our transaction with Hornbeck,” said Owen Kratz, President and Chief Executive Officer of Helix. “We believe this combination establishes an integrated offshore services company with enhanced scale, expanded capabilities and opportunities for growth across the deepwater energy, defense and renewables industries.”
“Today’s approval marks an important milestone in bringing together two industry leaders,” said Todd M. Hornbeck, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Hornbeck. “We appreciate the support of Helix’s shareholders and look forward to creating a global offshore services leader, one with the innovative, high-quality and value-added business solutions, global reach, advanced technology and financial strength necessary to better serve our customers and drive long-term shareholder value.”
