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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001140361-26-025002"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "HLX"
cik: "0000866829"
company_name: "HELIX ENERGY SOLUTIONS GROUP INC"
filed_at: "2026-06-12T12:23:39+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-12T12:25:12.727537+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.5
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# FTC grants early HSR termination for Helix-Hornbeck merger; closing expected H2 2026

## Summary
- FTC early termination of HSR waiting period received June 11, 2026, clearing antitrust hurdle.
- Merger agreement announced April 22, 2026; Helix to acquire Hornbeck via two-step merger process.
- Closing expected in second half 2026, subject to Helix shareholder approval and other regulatory clearances.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001140361-26-025002
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: HLX
- cik: 0000866829
- company_name: HELIX ENERGY SOLUTIONS GROUP INC
- filed_at: 2026-06-12T12:23:39+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.5
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/866829/000114036126025002/0001140361-26-025002-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/866829/000114036126025002/ef20076117_8k.htm

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