Helix Energy director Paula Harris resigns

A board director resigned effective September 1, 2026, ending her Section 16 reporting obligations for HLX equity transactions.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

HELIX ENERGY SOLUTIONS GROUP INC (HLX), now identified in the filing as Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc., reports that director Paula Harris resigned from the issuer’s board. The notice was given on August 31, 2026, and the resignation became effective on September 1, 2026.

After this resignation, Paula Harris is no longer subject to Section 16 reporting requirements for transactions in the issuer’s equity securities and will no longer file Forms 4 or 5 for such transactions. This Form 4 reports no equity transactions.

Key Figures

Resignation notice date: August 31, 2026 Resignation effective date: September 1, 2026 Reported equity transactions: 0 transactions

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Resignation notice date August 31, 2026 Date Paula Harris gave notice of resignation to the issuer

Resignation effective date September 1, 2026 Date Paula Harris’ resignation from the board became effective

Reported equity transactions 0 transactions No purchases, sales, acquisitions, or dispositions reported in this Form 4

Key Terms

Section 16, Form 4, Form 5

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Section 16 regulatory

"no longer subject to Section 16 in connection with her 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.

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What did HELIX ENERGY SOLUTIONS GROUP INC (HLX) disclose in this Form 4?

The filing states that director Paula Harris resigned from the issuer’s board. Her resignation was effective September 1, 2026, and as a result she will no longer be subject to Section 16 reporting or file Forms 4 or 5 for transactions in the issuer’s equity securities.

When did the HLX director’s resignation become effective?

The resignation of director Paula Harris became effective on September 1, 2026. She had given notice of her resignation to the issuer on August 31, 2026, and the effectiveness date ended her status as a Section 16 reporting person for the company’s equity securities.

Who is the reporting person in this HLX Form 4 and what was her role?

The reporting person is Paula Harris, who is identified as a director of the issuer. The filing explains that she resigned from the board, effective September 1, 2026, and therefore will no longer have ongoing Section 16 reporting obligations for the issuer’s equity securities.

Does this HLX Form 4 report any stock transactions by the director?

No. The Form 4 reports no equity transactions. The structured transaction data show zero purchases, sales, acquisitions, or dispositions, and the narrative remarks focus solely on the resignation of Paula Harris and the resulting end of her Section 16 reporting obligations.

Why will Paula Harris no longer file Forms 4 or 5 for HLX?

Because her resignation from the issuer’s board was effective on September 1, 2026, Paula Harris is no longer an officer, director, or other Section 16 insider of the issuer. The filing states that she will therefore no longer report equity transactions on Form 4 or Form 5.

Was a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan involved in this HLX Form 4?

No. The filing indicates that the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not marked, and there are no reported transactions in the Form 4. The only substantive disclosure is the director’s resignation and the end of her Section 16 reporting obligations.

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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^*

Harris Paula

(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 her transactions in the equity securities of the Issuer and therefore will no longer report any such transactions on Form 4 or Form 5.

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