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<P align="center" style="font-size: 14pt"><B>UNITED STATES<BR>
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION<BR>
<FONT style="font-size: 12pt">Washington, D.C. 20549
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<P align="center" style="font-size: 12pt"><B>CURRENT REPORT<BR>
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934</B>

<P align="center" style="font-size: 10pt"><B>Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 5, 2009</B>

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<P align="center" style="font-size: 24pt"><B>Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc.<BR></B>
<FONT style="font-size: 10pt">(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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    <TD style="border-bottom: 1px solid #000000"><B>Minnesota</B></TD>
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    <TD style="border-bottom: 1px solid #000000"><B>001-32936</B></TD>
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    <TD>(Commission File Number)</TD>
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    <TD style="border-bottom: 1px solid #000000"><B>400 North Sam Houston Parkway East, Suite 400<BR>Houston, Texas                      <BR></B></TD>
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    <TD style="border-bottom: 1px solid #000000"><B>77060</B></TD>
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<P align="center" style="font-size: 10pt">Registrant&#146;s telephone number, including area code: <B>281-618-0400</B>

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<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt">Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant
under any of the following provisions:

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<FONT face="Wingdings">&#111;</FONT> Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)<BR><BR>
<FONT face="Wingdings">&#111;</FONT> Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)<BR><BR>
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<FONT face="Wingdings">&#111;</FONT> Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))<BR>


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<P align="justify" style="font-size: 10pt"><B>Item&nbsp;2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.</B>


<P align="justify" style="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 4%">On May&nbsp;5, 2009, Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (&#147;Helix&#148;) issued a press release announcing its first quarter
results of operation for the period ended March&nbsp;31, 2009. Attached hereto as Exhibit&nbsp;99.1, and incorporated by
reference herein, is the press release.


<P align="justify" style="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 4%">This information is not deemed to be &#147;filed&#148; for the purposes of Section&nbsp;18 of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended (&#147;Exchange Act&#148;), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, and such information is not
incorporated by reference into any registration statements or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended (&#147;Securities Act&#148;), or the Exchange Act, regardless of the general incorporation language contained in such
filing, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference to this filing.


<P align="justify" style="font-size: 10pt"><B>Item&nbsp;7.01 Regulation&nbsp;FD Disclosure.</B>


<P align="justify" style="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 4%">On May&nbsp;5, 2009, Helix issued a press release announcing its first quarter results of operation for the period
ended March&nbsp;31, 2009. In addition, on May&nbsp;6, 2009, 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 will also be posted beginning on May&nbsp;5, 2009 in the
<I>Presentations </I>section under <I>Investor Relations </I>of Helix&#146;s website, www.Helixesg.com.


<P align="justify" style="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 4%">This information is not deemed to be &#147;filed&#148; for the purposes of Section&nbsp;18 of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended (&#147;Exchange Act&#148;), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, and such information is not
incorporated by reference into any registration statements or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended (&#147;Securities Act&#148;), or the Exchange Act, regardless of the general incorporation language contained in such
filing, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference to this filing.

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<P align="justify" style="font-size: 10pt"><B>Item&nbsp;9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.</B>


<P align="justify" style="font-size: 10pt">(c)&nbsp;<I>Exhibits.</I>

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    <TD valign="top"><DIV style="margin-left:0px; text-indent:-0px">99.1
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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">Press Release of Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. dated May&nbsp;5, 2009
reporting financial results for the first quarter of 2009.</TD>
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    <TD valign="top"><DIV style="margin-left:0px; text-indent:-0px">99.2
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    <TD align="left" valign="top">First Quarter Earnings Conference Call Presentation.</TD>
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<P align="justify" style="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 4%">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.


<P align="justify" style="font-size: 10pt">Date: May&nbsp;5, 2009


<P align="justify" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-left: 46%">HELIX ENERGY SOLUTIONS GROUP, INC.


<P align="justify" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-left: 46%">By: <U>/s/ Anthony Tripodo</U><BR>
Anthony Tripodo<BR>
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer<BR>

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    <TD align="left" valign="top">Press Release of Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. dated May&nbsp;5,
2009 reporting financial results for the first quarter of 2009.</TD>
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    <TD valign="top"><DIV style="margin-left:0px; text-indent:-0px">99.2
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Form 8-K
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): May 5, 2009
Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Minnesota
001-32936
95-3409686
(State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
400 North Sam Houston Parkway East, Suite 400
Houston, Texas
77060
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
281-618-0400
(Former name or former address if changed since last report.)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant
under any of the following provisions:
o
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On May 5, 2009, Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. ("Helix") issued a press release announcing its first quarter
results of operation for the period ended March 31, 2009. Attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, and incorporated by
reference herein, is the press release.
This information is not deemed to be "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended ("Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, and such information is not
incorporated by reference into any registration statements or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended ("Securities Act"), or the Exchange Act, regardless of the general incorporation language contained in such
filing, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference to this filing.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On May 5, 2009, Helix issued a press release announcing its first quarter results of operation for the period
ended March 31, 2009. In addition, on May 6, 2009, 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 will also be posted beginning on May 5, 2009 in the
Presentations
section under
Investor Relations
of Helix's website, www.Helixesg.com.
This information is not deemed to be "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended ("Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, and such information is not
incorporated by reference into any registration statements or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended ("Securities Act"), or the Exchange Act, regardless of the general incorporation language contained in such
filing, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference to this filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c)
Exhibits.
Number
Description
99.1
Press Release of Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. dated May 5, 2009
reporting financial results for the first quarter of 2009.
99.2
First Quarter Earnings 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: May 5, 2009
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 May 5,
2009 reporting financial results for the first quarter of 2009.
99.2
First Quarter Earnings Conference Call Presentation.