Hornbeck Offshore Swaps KPMG for EY as Auditor After Merger
Summary
Hornbeck Offshore Services dismissed KPMG and appointed Ernst & Young as its independent auditor effective September 2, 2026, one day after completing its merger with legacy Hornbeck Offshore.
Key Events · Corporate Governance and Compliance · HLX
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Auditor Change Effective September 2
The audit committee dismissed KPMG LLP and engaged Ernst & Young LLP as the company's independent registered public accounting firm, effective September 2, 2026.
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Clean Audit History with KPMG
KPMG's audit reports for fiscal years 2025 and 2024 contained no adverse opinions, disclaimers, qualifications, or modifications, and there were no disagreements or reportable events during the covered periods.
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No Prior Consultations with EY
Neither the company nor anyone on its behalf consulted with EY regarding accounting principles, audit opinions, disagreements, or reportable events during fiscal years 2025, 2024, or the subsequent interim period through September 2, 2026.
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Follows Merger Completion
The auditor change comes one day after the all-stock merger with legacy Hornbeck Offshore Services was completed on September 1, 2026, and the company changed its name from Helix Energy Solutions Group to Hornbeck Offshore Services.
Analysis · HLX · Energy & Transportation
Effective September 2, 2026, the newly merged Hornbeck Offshore Services dismissed KPMG as its independent auditor and engaged Ernst & Young. The filing notes that KPMG's prior audit reports contained no adverse opinions or qualifications, and there were no disagreements or reportable events during the covered periods. Auditor changes following a merger are common as the combined entity consolidates its accounting relationships, but the transition still warrants investor attention because it shifts the oversight of financial reporting for a company that just completed a transformative all-stock combination.
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