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accession: "0001193125-26-380348"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "HLX"
cik: "0000866829"
company_name: "HELIX ENERGY SOLUTIONS GROUP INC"
filed_at: "2026-09-02T20:43:03+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-09-02T20:44:10.773137+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.3
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Hornbeck Offshore dismisses KPMG, appoints EY as auditor after merger

## Summary
- 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.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-380348
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: HLX
- cik: 0000866829
- company_name: HELIX ENERGY SOLUTIONS GROUP INC
- filed_at: 2026-09-02T20:43:03+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.3
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 4.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/866829/000119312526380348/0001193125-26-380348-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/866829/000119312526380348/d466077d8k.htm

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