UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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HORNBECK OFFSHORE SERVICES, INC.
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Stockholder Meeting to be held on 05/28/08
Proxy Material Available
Notice and Proxy Statement
Annual Report
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Meeting Information
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 05/28/08
Meeting Time: 9:00 A.M. CDT
For holders as of: 04/07/08
Meeting Location:
Houston Airport Marriott at Bush Intercontinental Airport 18700 John F. Kennedy Blvd.
Tower Suites Level Brazos A and B Houston, TX 77032
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Voting items
The Board of Directors recommends a vote “FOR” items 1 and 2.
1. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
Nominees:
01) Todd M. Hornbeck
02) Patricia B. Melcher
2. Ratification of Selection of Auditors—To ratify the reappointment of Ernst & Young, LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accountants and auditors for the current fiscal year.
3. Other business—To transact such other business as may properly come before the Annual Meeting and any postponements or adjournments thereof.
Voting Instructions
Voting items
For All
Withhold All
For All Except
To withhold authority to vote for any individual nominee(s), mark “For All Except” and write the number(s) of the nominee(s) on the line below.
The Board of Directors recommends a vote “FOR” items 1 and 2.
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1. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
Nominees:
01) Todd M. Hornbeck
02) Patricia B. Melcher
For
Against Abstain
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2. Ratification of Selection of Auditors—To ratify the reappointment of Ernst & Young, LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accountants and auditors for the current fiscal year.
3. Other business —To transact such other business as may properly come before the Annual Meeting and any postponements or adjournments thereof.
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