• Helix held a special shareholder meeting today to vote on actions needed for its all-stock combination with Hornbeck.
• Shareholders adopted the required proposals to complete the transaction.
• The vote authorizes the deal steps but does not itself complete the combination.
• The companies continue to target a Sept. 1, 2026 closing.
• On completion, Hornbeck securityholders are expected to own about 55% of the combined company, Helix shareholders about 45%.

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