Helix Energy Solutions (NYSE: HLX) director gets 20,690 RS shares, keeps 211,775

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Helix Energy Solutions Group reported a routine insider equity change involving one of its directors. On 12/10/2025, the director received a grant of 20,690 shares of common stock as a restricted stock award under the company’s 2005 Long Term Incentive Plan, which has no purchase or sale price. On 12/11/2025, 5,506 shares were forfeited to cover tax obligations related to the vesting of this restricted stock. After these transactions, the director beneficially owned 211,775 shares of Helix Energy common stock in direct ownership.

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^*

TRANSIER WILLIAM L

(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)	217,281	D
Common Stock	12/11/2025		F		5,506(2)	D	$7.25	211,775	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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FAQ

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

The filing shows a director received a restricted stock award of 20,690 common shares on 12/10/2025 and later forfeited 5,506 shares on 12/11/2025 to satisfy tax obligations tied to that award.

How many Helix Energy (HLX) shares does the director own after this transaction?

Following the reported grant and tax-related forfeiture, the director beneficially owns 211,775 shares of Helix Energy Solutions Group common stock in direct ownership.

What is the price associated with the Helix Energy (HLX) restricted stock award?

The restricted stock award of 20,690 shares was granted under Helix Energy’s 2005 Long Term Incentive Plan and has no purchase or sales price, as stated in the explanation of responses.

Why were 5,506 Helix Energy (HLX) shares forfeited by the director?

The filing explains that 5,506 shares of Helix Energy common stock were forfeited to satisfy tax obligations related to the vesting of the director’s restricted stock award.

What role does the reporting person have at Helix Energy Solutions Group (HLX)?

The reporting person is identified as a director of Helix Energy Solutions Group and is not marked as a 10% owner, officer, or other relationship type.

Does this Helix Energy (HLX) insider transaction involve derivative securities?

No derivative securities are listed in Table II. The reported activity involves non-derivative common stock only, including the restricted stock award and tax-related forfeiture.