Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. has amended its credit agreement to provide the Company with increased financial flexibility through the third quarter of 2017. The Amendment includes the following items:

Increasing the trailing four quarter maximum leverage ratio to 5.5x for the quarter ending March 31, 2016 then decreasing gradually over successive quarters to 3.5x by December 31, 2017.
Decreasing the trailing four quarter minimum interest coverage ratio to 2.5x for the quarter ending March 31, 2016 then increasing to 3.0x by June 30, 2017.
Reduction of the credit facility revolver commitment from $600 million to $400 million, which will save the Company $1 million annually in commitment fees.
Adding a cash requirement covenant of $50 million if our leverage ratio exceeds 3.5x, $100 million if it exceeds 4.0x and $150 million if it exceeds 4.5x.

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