8-K 1 form8k102212.htm HELIX ENERGY SOLUTIONS GROUP, INC FORM 8-K DATED 10-22-12

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 22, 2012 (October 22, 2012)
Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Minnesota (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | 001-32936 (Commission File Number) | 95-3409686 (IRS Employer Identification No.)
400 North Sam Houston Parkway East, Suite 400 Houston, Texas (Address of principal executive offices) | 281-618-0400 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) | 77060 (Zip Code)

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On October 22, 2012, Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (“Helix”) issued a press release announcing its third quarter results of operation for the period ended September 30, 2012. Attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, and incorporated by reference herein, is the press release.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On October 22, 2012, Helix issued a press release announcing its third quarter results of operation for the period ended September 30, 2012. In addition, on October 23, 2012, Helix is making a presentation (with slides) to analysts and investors regarding its financial and operating results. Attached hereto as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, respectively, and incorporated by reference herein are the press release and the slides for the Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call Presentation issued by Helix. The presentation materials will also be posted beginning on October 22, 2012 in the Presentations section under the Investor Relations tab of Helix’s website, www.HelixESG.com.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
Number Description
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| 99.1 | Press Release of Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. dated October 22, 2012 reporting financial results for the third quarter of 2012.

| 99.2 | Third Quarter 2012 Conference Call Presentation.

SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date: October 22, 2012

|  | HELIX ENERGY SOLUTIONS GROUP, INC. |
| By: | /s/ Anthony Tripodo |
|  | Anthony Tripodo |
|  | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |

Index to Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description

| 99.1 | Press Release of Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. dated October 22, 2012 reporting financial results for the third quarter of 2012.

| 99.2 | Third Quarter 2012 Conference Call Presentation.