Helix Energy Solutions director granted 20,690 restricted shares

Helix Energy Solutions Group reported an insider equity award for a director.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Helix Energy Solutions Group reported an insider equity award for a director. On December 10, 2025 the reporting person received 20,690 shares of common stock as a restricted stock award under the company’s 2005 Long Term Incentive Plan, which carries no purchase price to the recipient. On December 11, 2025, 3,274 shares were forfeited at $7.25 per share to satisfy tax obligations tied to the vesting of the restricted stock. After these transactions, the director directly owns 95,630 shares of Helix Energy Solutions common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Harris Paula

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	3,274	$7.25	$24K
Grant/Award	Common Stock	20,690	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 95,630 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. This restricted stock award was granted pursuant to the Company's 2005 Long Term Incentive Plan (as Amended and Restated effective May 15, 2024) and therefore has no purchase or sales price.
2. F2. These shares were forfeited to satisfy tax obligations related to the vesting of the reporting person's restricted stock award.

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What insider transaction did Helix Energy Solutions (HLX) disclose in this Form 4?

The filing shows a director received a restricted stock award of 20,690 common shares on December 10, 2025 and later forfeited 3,274 shares to cover taxes.

How many Helix Energy Solutions (HLX) shares does the reporting person own after the transactions?

Following the reported transactions, the reporting person directly owns 95,630 shares of Helix Energy Solutions common stock.

What was the purpose of the 3,274 Helix Energy Solutions (HLX) shares forfeited?

The 3,274 shares were forfeited to satisfy tax obligations related to the vesting of the reporting person’s restricted stock award.

At what price were the forfeited Helix Energy Solutions (HLX) shares valued?

The forfeited shares were valued at $7.25 per share when used to satisfy the tax obligations associated with the restricted stock vesting.

Was there any purchase price paid for the Helix Energy Solutions (HLX) restricted stock award?

No. The filing states the restricted stock award was granted under the company’s 2005 Long Term Incentive Plan and therefore has no purchase or sales price.

What is the relationship of the reporting person to Helix Energy Solutions (HLX)?

The reporting person is identified as a director of Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 12/12/2025 - 04:06 PM EST Learn about SEC filing dates

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Harris Paula

(Last) (First) (Middle)

3505 WEST SAM HOUSTON PKWY NORTH

SUITE 400

(Street)

HOUSTON TX 77043

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
HELIX ENERGY SOLUTIONS GROUP INC [ HLX ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
12/10/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	12/10/2025		A		20,690	A	$0(1)	98,904	D
Common Stock	12/11/2025		F		3,274(2)	D	$7.25	95,630	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. This restricted stock award was granted pursuant to the Company's 2005 Long Term Incentive Plan (as Amended and Restated effective May 15, 2024) and therefore has no purchase or sales price.

2. These shares were forfeited to satisfy tax obligations related to the vesting of the reporting person's restricted stock award.

	/s/ Ken Neikirk by power of attorney	12/12/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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