Halliburton CEO Jeff Miller joins Noble Corporation (NE) board as independent director
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Noble Corporation plc has expanded its board of directors to eight members and appointed Jeff Miller
Miller will receive the same annual compensation as other non-employee directors for 2026, pro-rated from his appointment date, as described in Noble’s March 16, 2026 proxy statement. The company states his appointment was not made pursuant to any arrangement with other parties and that he has no related-party transactions requiring disclosure.
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8-K Event Classification
2 items: 5.02, 9.01
2 items
Item 5.02
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers
Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Board size: 8 directors
Appointment effective date: May 21, 2026
Proxy statement date: March 16, 2026
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5 metrics
Board size
8 directors
Board expanded on May 21, 2026
Appointment effective date
May 21, 2026
Jeff Miller joins Noble board
Proxy statement date
March 16, 2026
Describes 2026 board compensation
Year Noble began drilling
1921
Start of contract drilling operations
Halliburton join year
1997
Jeff Miller joined Halliburton
Key Terms
independent, Definitive Proxy Statement, Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K, Inline XBRL, +1 more
5 terms
independent regulatory
"The Board has affirmatively determined that Mr. Miller is “independent” under the rules of the New York Stock Exchange."
Definitive Proxy Statement regulatory
"Annual Board compensation for 2026 is described in the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A."
A Definitive Proxy Statement is a detailed document that a company sends to its shareholders before a big meeting, like voting on important decisions. It explains what's being voted on and gives important information so shareholders can make informed choices. It matters because it helps shareholders understand and participate in key company decisions.
Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K regulatory
"Mr. Miller has not entered into (or proposed to enter into) any transactions required to be reported under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K."
Inline XBRL technical
"Cover Page Interactive Data File – the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document."
Inline XBRL is a file format for financial filings that embeds machine-readable data tags directly inside the human-readable report, so the same document can be read by people and parsed by software. For investors it makes extracting, comparing and verifying financial numbers faster and more reliable—like a grocery list where each item also has a barcode—reducing manual errors and speeding up analysis.
offshore drilling contractor financial
"Noble is a leading offshore drilling contractor for the oil and gas industry."
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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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 21, 2026
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| Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. | ||
On May 21, 2026, Noble Corporation plc (the "Company") increased the size of its board of directors (the “Board”) to eight directors and appointed Mr. Jeff Miller as a director of the Company to fill the vacancy resulting from that increase, effective immediately. The Board has affirmatively determined that Mr. Miller is “independent” under the rules of the New York Stock Exchange. The appointment of Mr. Miller was not made pursuant to any arrangement or understanding between Mr. Miller and any other person, and Mr. Miller has not entered into (or proposed to enter into) any transactions required to be reported under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. Mr. Miller will receive the same annual compensation as other non-employee directors for 2026 (pro-rated based on the effective date of Mr. Miller’s appointment). Annual Board compensation for 2026 is described in the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 16, 2026. Mr. Miller has not entered into any other material plan, contract, arrangement or amendment in connection with his appointment to the Board. | ||
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. | |||||
(d) Exhibits | |||||
| EXHIBIT | |||||
| NUMBER | DESCRIPTION | ||||
| 99.1 | Press Release issued by Noble Corporation plc dated May 21, 2026. | ||||
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File – the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document. | ||||
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. | ||
| NOBLE CORPORATION plc | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date: | May 22, 2026 | By: | /s/ Jennie Howard | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jennie Howard | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
EXHIBIT 99.1
PRESS RELEASE |  | |||||||
NOBLE CORPORATION PLC ANNOUNCES NEW DIRECTOR APPOINTMENT
HOUSTON, TEXAS, May 21, 2026 - Noble Corporation plc (NYSE: NE, “Noble”, or the “Company”) today announced that the Company's Board of Directors has appointed Mr. Jeff Miller, the Chairman of the Board of Directors, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Halliburton, to serve as a director of Noble.
Charles M. Sledge, Chairman, on behalf of the Company’s Board of Directors, commented, “I am delighted to welcome Jeff to Noble’s Board of Directors. With deep industry expertise and a proven strength in strategic planning and international business, he brings valuable insights and leadership as we continue to guide Noble’s long-term strategy and deliver value to our shareholders. We look forward to Jeff’s contributions in the years ahead.”
Mr. Miller currently serves as the Chairman of the Board, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Halliburton. Since joining Halliburton in 1997, Mr. Miller has served in several roles, including Chief Operating Officer, Senior Vice President of Business Development, Regional Vice President of Gulf of Mexico, and Operations Vice President of Angola and Indonesia. Mr. Miller holds a Bachelor of Science in agriculture and business from McNeese State University and an MBA from Texas A&M University.
About Noble Corporation plc
Noble is a leading offshore drilling contractor for the oil and gas industry. The Company owns and operates one of the most modern, versatile, and technically advanced fleets in the offshore drilling industry. Noble and its predecessors have been engaged in the contract drilling of oil and gas wells since 1921. Noble performs, through its subsidiaries, contract drilling services with a fleet of offshore drilling units focused largely on ultra-deepwater and high specification jackup drilling opportunities in both established and emerging regions worldwide. Additional information on Noble is available at www.noblecorp.com.
Contact Noble Corporation plc
Ian Macpherson
VP Finance and Investor Relations
+1 713-239-6019
imacpherson@noblecorp.com
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FAQ
What did Noble Corporation plc (NE) announce in this 8-K filing?
Noble Corporation plc announced the appointment of Jeff Miller, Halliburton’s Chairman, President, and CEO, to its board of directors, expanding the board to eight members effective May 21, 2026.
Who is Jeff Miller, the new director at Noble Corporation plc (NE)?
Jeff Miller is the Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Halliburton. He joined Halliburton in 1997 and has held senior roles including Chief Operating Officer and regional leadership positions in the Gulf of Mexico, Angola, and Indonesia.
Is Jeff Miller considered an independent director at Noble Corporation plc (NE)?
Yes, Noble’s board has affirmatively determined that Jeff Miller is independent under New York Stock Exchange rules, meaning he meets the exchange’s criteria for independence from the company’s management and significant business relationships.
How will Jeff Miller be compensated as a director of Noble Corporation plc (NE)?
Jeff Miller will receive the same annual compensation as other non-employee directors for 2026, pro-rated from his May 21, 2026 appointment date, as described in Noble’s Definitive Proxy Statement filed March 16, 2026.
What change did Noble Corporation plc (NE) make to its board size?
Noble increased the size of its board of directors to eight members and appointed Jeff Miller to fill the new vacancy, with his appointment effective immediately on May 21, 2026.