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Helix sells Shallow Water Abandonment business to Chouest Group for $107.5M cash
HELIX ENERGY SOLUTIONS GROUP INC
- Sold Gulf of America shallow water abandonment business to C-Dive (Chouest) for $107.5M cash at closing, adjusted for working capital.
- Transaction closed May 1, 2026; aligns with Helix's strategic focus on deepwater operations.
- Divestiture follows recent announcement of definitive agreement to combine with Hornbeck Offshore Services.
- Helix Executive VP COO notes record financial performance of the divested business and believes Chouest is well-positioned for its growth.