Helix Energy Solutions (HLX) will merge with Hornbeck Offshore Services in an all-stock deal, forming a diversified offshore contractor under ticker HOS, pending a pivotal August 31, 2026 shareholder vote. HLX's Q2 2026 results showed EPS strength despite a revenue miss, with a return to core deepwater and subsea operations after divesting its Shallow Water Abandonment business. The combined entity will have a de-risked balance sheet, $717M in liquidity, ultra-low 0.1x net leverage, and targets $75M in annual synergies, positioning it for expanded project scope and resilience.








