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8-K ·Filed Sep 3, 2026

HLX

HORNBECK OFFSHORE SERVICES, INC.
NEUTRAL
Impact 5/10
Horizonmonths Processed1mo ago SEC0001193125-26-380897
8-K context-dependent: Items 7.01
Actionable Insight • Neutral

The merger is closed and the investor presentation outlines a strong pro forma balance sheet and synergy targets. Traders should monitor upcoming quarterly results for evidence of synergy realization and integration execution, as well as any updates on the two MPSV newbuilds expected in 2027 and 2028.

DirectionNeutral
Confidencehigh
Horizonmonths

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Executive Summary

Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. (NYSE: HOS) filed an 8-K furnishing an investor presentation detailing the completed merger with Helix Energy Solutions Group, effective September 1, 2026. The presentation highlights a pro forma combined company with 85 vessels, $2.0 billion in total backlog, $551 million in LTM Adjusted EBITDA, and a pro forma market capitalization of ~$3.4 billion, targeting $75 million in annual revenue and cost synergies within three years. This is a post-merger integration update with no new financial results or guidance.

Key Facts

  • Merger with Helix completed on September 1, 2026.
  • Pro forma combined fleet of 85 vessels, including 57 OSVs and 15 MPSVs.
  • Total backlog of $2.0 billion as of 2Q2026.
  • Pro forma LTM Adjusted EBITDA of $551 million as of 2Q2026.
  • Pro forma market capitalization of ~$3.4 billion.
  • Targeting $75 million in annual revenue and cost synergies within three years.
  • Pro forma net debt / LTM Adjusted EBITDA of 0.4x.
  • Pro forma liquidity of ~$618 million as of 2Q2026.
  • Pro forma LTM Adjusted Free Cash Flow of $290 million as of 2Q2026.
  • Pro forma fully diluted shares outstanding of ~327 million.

Financial Impact

Pro forma LTM Adjusted EBITDA of $551 million, pro forma LTM revenue of $1.9 billion, pro forma market cap of ~$3.4 billion, pro forma net leverage of 0.4x.

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Risk Factors

  • Integration risk: failure to achieve $75 million in annual synergies.
  • Execution risk on MPSV newbuild deliveries in 2027 and 2028.
  • Cyclicality in oil and gas end markets could impact utilization and dayrates.
  • Dilution from ~327 million pro forma fully diluted shares outstanding.

Market Snapshot

Exchange
NYSE
Sector
Oil & Gas Field Services, NEC
Analyst Consensus
78% bullish (9 analysts)

Investment Themes

Traditional Energy

Documents Analyzed

This report is based on 5 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.

DocumentAccession Number
8-K Filing (Primary)0001193125-26-380897
Document: d138666d8k.htm0001193125-26-380897
Document: 0001193125-26-380897-index-headers.html0001193125-26-380897
Document: 0001193125-26-380897-index.html0001193125-26-380897
Document: 0001193125-26-380897.txt0001193125-26-380897
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Report published Sep 3, 2026