Helix Energy director resignation ends insider duty

A board director associated with HLX resigned effective September 1, 2026, ending his Section 16 reporting obligations for that issuer’s equity securities.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

HELIX ENERGY SOLUTIONS GROUP INC (HLX) reports that director Thomas Mitchell Little resigned from the board of directors of Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. (formerly named Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc.).

His resignation was effective September 1, 2026, after which he is no longer subject to Section 16 reporting for transactions in that issuer’s equity securities.

Key Figures

Resignation notice date: August 31, 2026 Resignation effective date: September 1, 2026 Section 16 status: No longer subject after September 1, 2026

3 metrics

Resignation notice date August 31, 2026 Date the reporting person gave notice of resignation to the issuer

Resignation effective date September 1, 2026 Date the resignation from the board of directors became effective

Section 16 status No longer subject after September 1, 2026 Reporting person is no longer subject to Section 16 for this issuer’s equity securities

Key Terms

Section 16, Form 4, Form 5, board of directors

4 terms

Section 16 regulatory

"no longer subject to Section 16 in connection with his transactions"

Section 16 is a U.S. securities law rule that governs the trading and disclosure obligations of company insiders — typically officers, directors and large shareholders — to promote transparency and deter unfair profit-taking. It requires insiders to publicly report their stock trades and allows companies or the issuer to reclaim quick, short-term profits from certain insider trades, like a scoreboard and a refund policy that help investors see and limit possible insider advantage.

Form 4 regulatory

"will no longer report any such transactions on Form 4 or Form 5"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

Form 5 regulatory

"will no longer report any such transactions on Form 4 or Form 5"

A Form 5 is an annual report filed with the U.S. securities regulator by company insiders—such as officers, directors and large shareholders—to disclose any equity transactions or holdings that were missed or deferred during the year. Think of it as an end-of-year ledger adjustment that shows final insider ownership and late-reported trades; investors use it to verify insider confidence, detect possible conflicts of interest, and spot unusual patterns in insiders’ buying or selling.

board of directors financial

"resigning from the board of directors of the Issuer"

The Board of Directors is a group of people chosen by a company's owners to help make big decisions and oversee how the company is run. They act like a team of advisors or managers, making sure the company stays on track and meets its goals. Their choices can influence the company's success and how it grows.

FAQ

Who resigned in relation to HELIX ENERGY SOLUTIONS GROUP INC (HLX) and when?

Director Thomas Mitchell Little gave notice of resignation on August 31, 2026, with the resignation effective as of September 1, 2026.

What is the impact of this resignation on Section 16 reporting for HLX-related securities?

Following the September 1, 2026 effective resignation, the reporting person is no longer subject to Section 16 for his transactions in the equity securities of the issuer and will no longer file Form 4 or Form 5 for those securities.

Does this Form 4 for HLX report any share transactions?

No. The Form 4 does not report any transactions in equity securities. It only states the director’s resignation and the resulting end of his Section 16 reporting obligations.

Were any trades reported under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan for HLX in this filing?

No. The filing indicates that trades were not reported under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, and there are no transactions listed in this Form 4.

Why will the reporting person stop filing Forms 4 and 5 related to HLX?

Because of the September 1, 2026 resignation from the board, the individual is no longer an insider subject to Section 16 for that issuer and therefore will no longer report transactions on Form 4 or Form 5.

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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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X

Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Little Thomas Mitchell

(Last) (First) (Middle)

3505 WEST SAM HOUSTON PKWY NORTH

SUITE 400

(Street)

HOUSTON TEXAS 77043

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
HORNBECK OFFSHORE SERVICES, INC. [ HOS ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/01/2026

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

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

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

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

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:

Remarks:

On August 31, 2026, the reporting person gave notice to Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. (formerly named Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc.) (the "Issuer") resigning from the board of directors of the Issuer. Such resignation was effective as of September 1, 2026. As a result, the reporting person is no longer subject to Section 16 in connection with his transactions in the equity securities of the Issuer and therefore will no longer report any such transactions on Form 4 or Form 5.

	/s/ Thomas Mitchell Little	09/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)