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Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc — Current Report (Form 8-K)

Form
8-K
Filed
April 23, 2026
Period
Apr 22, 2026
Ticker
HLX
Accession
0000866829-26-000011
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Helix reports Q1 2026 results; press release and conference call slides furnished.

About Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc
Market cap
$1.4B
1Y TSR
+49.0%
3Y TSR
+12.5%
Board grade
C
Sector
Energy
CEO
Owen E Kratz
Last annual meeting: May 13, 2026 · View full Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc profile →
HELIX ENERGY SOLUTIONS GROUP, INC._April 22, 2026

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 22, 2026

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HELIX ENERGY SOLUTIONS GROUP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Minnesota

001-32936

95-3409686

(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)

(Commission
File Number)

(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

3505 West Sam Houston Parkway North

Suite 400

Houston, Texas

77043

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 281-618-0400

NOT APPLICABLE

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

  ​

Trading Symbol(s)

  ​

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, no par value

HLX

New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On April 22, 2026, Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (“Helix”) issued a press release reporting its financial results for the first quarter 2026. The press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

On April 22, 2026, Helix issued a press release reporting its financial results for the first quarter 2026. In addition, on April 23, 2026, Helix is making a presentation (with slides) to analysts and investors regarding its financial and operating results. Furnished herewith as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, respectively, and incorporated herein by reference, are the press release and the slides for the First Quarter 2026 Conference Call Presentation issued by Helix. The presentation materials are also available on the Investor Relations section of Helix’s website, www.helixesg.com.

The information furnished pursuant to Items 2.02 and 7.01, including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and will not be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, unless specifically identified therein as being incorporated therein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)           Exhibits.

Exhibit
Number

  ​ ​ ​

Description

99.1

99.2

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

 

Date: April 22, 2026

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HELIX ENERGY SOLUTIONS GROUP, INC.

By:

/s/ Erik Staffeldt

Erik Staffeldt

Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer

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When did Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc file this 8-K?
Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc (HLX) filed this Current Report (Form 8-K) with the SEC on April 23, 2026. The accession number assigned by EDGAR is 0000866829-26-000011.
What does an 8-K disclose?
Form 8-K is the SEC's current-report form, used to disclose material events between periodic reports (10-K / 10-Q). Triggers include CEO/CFO departures, acquisitions, bankruptcies, earnings releases, auditor changes, changes in fiscal year, and amendments to corporate governance. Each 8-K is keyed to one or more Item numbers (1.01 through 9.01).
What is the key takeaway from this filing?
Helix reports Q1 2026 results; press release and conference call slides furnished. This is Boardroom Alpha's one-line summary of the current report; see the full filing text above for the formal disclosure.
What Item codes does an 8-K cover?
An 8-K's Item codes (1.01 through 9.01) specify what kind of event is being disclosed — e.g. Item 1.01 for entering a material agreement, Item 5.02 for departure/election of directors and executive officers, Item 8.01 for other events. The Item codes for this 8-K appear in the filing text above.
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