Helix Energy Solutions Group (HLX) Corporate presentation summary
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Corporate presentation summary
8 Jun, 2026Strategic rationale and combination benefits
Merger creates an integrated deepwater offshore services platform with expanded offerings and customer diversification.
Significant revenue and cost synergies expected, leveraging complementary well intervention, subsea robotics, and technical services.
Combined company will operate a high-specification fleet and retain aligned cultures and proven leadership.
The new entity will be named Hornbeck Offshore Services and listed on the NYSE as "HOS."
Transaction structure and governance
All-stock transaction with pre-merger Helix shareholders owning 45% and Hornbeck securityholders 55%.
Leadership includes Todd Hornbeck as CEO and William Transier as Chairman, with a 7-member board split between both companies.
Headquarters in Houston, TX and Covington, LA; Helix brand retained for well intervention services.
Transaction expected to close in the second half of 2026, pending regulatory and shareholder approvals.
Financial highlights and synergy potential
Combined backlog of $2.0bn at year-end 2025 and over $500mm cash at closing.
At least $75 million in annual synergies within three years, with $45 million from revenue and $30 million from cost savings.
Pro forma leverage of 0.1x net debt/LTM adjusted EBITDA.
Hornbeck Q1 2026 revenue of $173mm and adjusted EBITDA of $65mm, up 24% and 126% YOY, respectively.
Latest events from Helix Energy Solutions Group
- Q1 2026 loss, strong cash flow, and a transformative merger with Hornbeck Offshore announced.HLX
Q1 2026 & Acquisition26 Apr 2026 - Q4 2025 net income was $8.3M, with strong liquidity and major new contracts secured.HLX
Q4 20257 Apr 2026 - Proxy covers director elections, auditor ratification, executive pay, and strong ESG oversight.HLX
Proxy filing1 Apr 2026 - Votes will be cast on director elections, auditor ratification, and executive pay approval.HLX
Proxy filing1 Apr 2026 - Q2 2024 net income surged to $32.3M on 18% revenue growth and strong segment gains.HLX
Q2 20242 Feb 2026 - Q3 2024 net income rose, free cash flow surged, and backlog expanded by $800M for future growth.HLX
Q3 202418 Jan 2026 - 2024 net income hit $56M with record free cash flow and strong 2025 contract coverage.HLX
Q4 202423 Dec 2025 - Q1 2025 net income rebounded to $3.1M, but 2025 guidance was cut amid North Sea weakness.HLX
Q1 202523 Dec 2025 - Director elections, auditor ratification, and executive pay are up for vote, with strong ESG focus.HLX
Proxy Filing1 Dec 2025