Earnings Per Share (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Computations Of Basic And Diluted EPS

		Three Months Ended				Three Months Ended
		June 30, 2012				June 30, 2011
		Income		Shares		Income		Shares
Basic:
Net income applicable to Helix common shareholders	$	44,641			$	41,313
Less: Undistributed net income allocable to participating securities.....................................		(449	)			(514	)
Net income applicable to Helix common shareholders	$	44,192		104,563	$	40,799		104,673

		Three Months Ended			Three Months Ended
		June 30, 2012			June 30, 2011
		Income	Shares		Income	Shares
Diluted:
Net income per common share - Basic........	$	44,192	104,563	$	40,799	104,673
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options......................................................................		─	118		─	106
Undistributed earnings reallocated to participating securities.............................................................................		2	─		3	─
2025 Notes and 2032 Notes...........................................		─	─		─	─
Convertible preferred stock..............................................		10	361		10	361
Net income per common share - Diluted......................	$	44,204	105,042	$	40,812	105,140

		Six Months Ended				Six Months Ended
		June 30, 2012				June 30, 2011
		Income		Shares		Income		Shares
Basic:
Net income applicable to Helix common shareholders	$	110,368			$	67,170
Less: Undistributed net income allocable to participating securities.....................................		(1,111	)			(850	)
Net income applicable to Helix common shareholders	$	109,257		104,547	$	66,320		104,573

		Six Months Ended			Six Months Ended
		June 30, 2012			June 30, 2011
		Income	Shares		Income	Shares
Diluted:
Net income per common share - Basic........	$	109,257	104,547	$	66,320	104,573
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options......................................................................		─	104		─	90
Undistributed earnings reallocated to participating securities.............................................................................		5	─		4	─
2025 Notes and 2032 Notes...........................................		─	─		─	─
Convertible preferred stock..............................................		20	361		20	361
Net income per common share - Diluted......................	$	109,282	105,012	$	66,344	105,024