8-K 1 hlx04242017-8k.htm HELIX ENERGY SOLUTIONS GROUP, INC FORM 8-K DATED 4-24-17

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): April 24, 2017 (April 23, 2017)
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.)
3505 West Sam Houston Parkway North, Suite 400 Houston, Texas (Address of principal executive offices) |  | 77043 (Zip Code)
| 281-618-0400 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) |

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On April 23, 2017, Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (“Helix”) issued a press release announcing its first quarter results of operations for the period ended March 31, 2017. Attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, and incorporated by reference herein, is the press release.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On April 23, 2017, Helix issued a press release announcing its first quarter results of operations for the period ended March 31, 2017. In addition, on April 24, 2017, 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 First Quarter Earnings Conference Call Presentation issued by Helix. The presentation materials are also available beginning on April 23, 2017 under Investor Relations - Presentations in the For the Investor section 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 April 23, 2017 reporting financial results for the first quarter of 2017.

99.2 | First Quarter 2017 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: April 24, 2017

|  | 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 April 23, 2017 reporting financial results for the first quarter of 2017.

99.2 | First Quarter 2017 Conference Call Presentation.