---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000866829-25-000026"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "HLX"
cik: "0000866829"
company_name: "HELIX ENERGY SOLUTIONS GROUP INC"
filed_at: "2025-12-18T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T12:50:45.158519+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Helix Energy CEO Owen Kratz to retire; will continue until successor named

## Summary
- Owen Kratz informed Board on Dec 17, 2025 of his intention to retire as President & CEO.
- Kratz joined Helix (then Cal Dive) in 1984 and has served as CEO since 1997.
- He will remain in role until Board appoints successor to ensure smooth transition.
- Chairman Bill Transier commended Kratz for transforming Helix into a global offshore services leader.
- Board has initiated a search for a new CEO with global business leadership experience.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000866829-25-000026
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: HLX
- cik: 0000866829
- company_name: HELIX ENERGY SOLUTIONS GROUP INC
- filed_at: 2025-12-18T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/866829/000086682925000026/0000866829-25-000026-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/866829/000086682925000026/hlx-20251217x8k.htm

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