Hornbeck Offshore dismisses KPMG, appoints EY as auditor after merger

HELIX ENERGY SOLUTIONS GROUP INC

On Sept 2, 2026, Audit Committee approved dismissal of KPMG as independent registered public accounting firm, effective same day.
KPMG's audit reports for FY2025 and FY2024 were unqualified; no disagreements or reportable events existed through Sept 2, 2026.
EY engaged as new independent auditor effective Sept 2, 2026; no prior consultations on accounting or audit matters.
Change follows completion of merger with Legacy Hornbeck on Sept 1, 2026, after which Helix converted to Delaware and renamed Hornbeck Offshore.

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