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Get filing alertsHelix Energy Solutions dismisses KPMG, appoints Ernst & Young as auditor
Filed September 2, 2026 · Period ending September 2, 2026 · ~1 min read
Key Changes
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Audit committee dismissed KPMG as independent auditor effective September 2, 2026.
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Ernst & Young LLP engaged as new independent auditor effective September 2, 2026.
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Summary
Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc. announced that its audit committee dismissed KPMG as the company's independent registered public accounting firm and appointed Ernst & Young LLP, both effective September 2, 2026. The filing states that KPMG's audit reports for fiscal years 2025 and 2024 contained no adverse opinion, disclaimer of opinion, or qualification, and there were no disagreements or reportable events under Item 304 of Regulation S-K.
The company also stated it did not consult with EY on any accounting principles, audit opinions, disagreements, or reportable events during the prior two fiscal years and interim period. This is a routine auditor change with no disclosed concerns.
Section-by-Section Diff
Event · Item 4.01 — Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant
Item 4.01 — Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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On September 2, 2026, the audit committee (the “Audit Committee”) of the Company’s board of directors approved the dismissal of KPMG as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, effective as of September 2, 2026.
The audit committee dismissed KPMG as the company's independent auditor effective September 2, 2026. The filing states KPMG's audit reports for fiscal years 2025 and 2024 contained no adverse opinion, disclaimer, or qualification, and there were no disagreements or reportable events under Item 304 of Regulation S-K.
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On September 2, 2026, the Audit Committee approved the engagement of Ernst & Young LLP (“EY”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm.
Ernst & Young LLP was engaged as the new independent auditor effective September 2, 2026. The filing states the company did not consult with EY on any accounting principles, audit opinions, disagreements, or reportable events during the prior two fiscal years and interim period.
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