Company: HLX
Filing Date: 2025-04-02
Form Type: DEF 14A
Source: 0001140361-25-011655
Chunk: 13

Company: HELIX ENERGY SOLUTIONS GROUP INC
Filing Date: 2025-04-02
Form: DEF 14A
Chunk 13
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 Transier also has extensive knowledge of international operations, the energy industry, leadership of complex organizations, financial restructuring, merger and acquisitions, and other aspects of operating a major corporation that strengthen the Board’s collective qualifications, skills and experience. As a result of his professional experiences, Mr. Transier possesses particular knowledge and experience in audit, accounting and disclosure compliance including accounting rules and regulations.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |     |                    |

| Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. |     | 2025 Proxy Statement |     | 15 |

TABLE OF CONTENTS Corporate Governance Composition of the Board The Board currently consists of seven members and, in accordance with our By-laws, is divided into three classes of similar size. The members of each class are elected to serve a three-year term with the term of office of each class ending in successive years. The Class I, II and III directors are currently serving until the later of the Annual Meeting in 2025, 2027 and 2026 respectively, and their respective successors being duly elected and qualified. There are currently two directors in each of Class I and Class II and three directors in Class III. Role of the Board The Board has established guidelines that it follows in matters of corporate governance. A complete copy of the Corporate Governance Guidelines for the Board of Directors, which were most recently amended in December 2024, is available on our website at www.helixesg.com/about-helix/our-company/corporate-governance. In accordance with the Corporate Governance Guidelines, the Board is vested with all powers necessary for the management and administration of Helix’s business operations. Although not responsible for our day-to-day operations, the Board has the responsibility to oversee management, provide strategic direction, provide counsel to management regarding the business of Helix, and to be informed, investigate and act as necessary to promote our business objectives. Board of Directors Independence and Determinations The Board has affirmatively determined that each of Ms. Glassman, Ms. Harris, Mr. Little, Mr. Lovoi, Ms. Nelson and Mr. Transier qualifies as “independent” as that term is defined under NYSE Rule 303A and applicable rules promulgated under the Exchange Act. In making this determination, the Board has concluded that none of these directors has a relationship with Helix that, in the opinion of the Board, is material and would interfere with the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the responsibilities of a director. Our only current