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Noble Corp (NE) CFO Barker reports RSU vesting and tax-share withholding

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Noble Corp plc executive Richard B. Barker, EVP and CFO, reported RSU vesting and related share activity. On February 3, 2026, 6,627 and 9,644 restricted stock units converted into an equal number of A Ordinary Shares at a conversion price of $0 per share.

To cover tax withholding on these RSU vestings, the issuer withheld 2,608 and 3,795 A Ordinary Shares at $36.43 per share. After these transactions, Barker directly held 312,897 A Ordinary Shares, along with 64,152 and 54,508 remaining restricted stock units.

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Insider Barker Richard B.
Role EVP and CFO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 6,627 $0.00 --
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 9,644 $0.00 --
Exercise A Ordinary Shares 6,627 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding A Ordinary Shares 2,608 $36.43 $95K
Exercise A Ordinary Shares 9,644 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding A Ordinary Shares 3,795 $36.43 $138K
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 64,152 shares (Direct); A Ordinary Shares — 309,656 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Each restricted stock unit (RSU) represents a contingent right to receive one Class A Ordinary Share. Shares withheld by Issuer to satisfy tax withholding requirements on vesting of RSUs. The RSUs vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date, which was February 3, 2023. The RSUs vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date, which was February 3, 2025.
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Barker Richard B.
(Last) (First) (Middle)
2101 CITY WEST BOULEVARD, SUITE 600
(Street)
HOUSTON TX 77042
(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Noble Corp plc [ NE ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
EVP and CFO
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/03/2026
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
 6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V Amount (A) or (D) Price
A Ordinary Shares 02/03/2026 M 6,627 A (1) 309,656 D
A Ordinary Shares 02/03/2026 F 2,608(2) D $36.43 307,048 D
A Ordinary Shares 02/03/2026 M 9,644 A (1) 316,692 D
A Ordinary Shares 02/03/2026 F 3,795(2) D $36.43 312,897 D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year) 7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V (A) (D) Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units (1) 02/03/2026 M 6,627 (3) (3) A Ordinary Shares 6,627 $0 64,152 D
Restricted Stock Units (1) 02/03/2026 M 9,644 (4) (4) A Ordinary Shares 9,644 $0 54,508 D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Each restricted stock unit (RSU) represents a contingent right to receive one Class A Ordinary Share.
2. Shares withheld by Issuer to satisfy tax withholding requirements on vesting of RSUs.
3. The RSUs vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date, which was February 3, 2023.
4. The RSUs vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date, which was February 3, 2025.
Remarks:
/s/ Jennie Howard, as attorney-in-fact 02/05/2026
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Noble Corp (NE) report for EVP and CFO Richard Barker?

EVP and CFO Richard Barker reported RSU vesting and related share withholding. On February 3, 2026, 6,627 and 9,644 RSUs converted into A Ordinary Shares, with a portion of the resulting shares withheld by Noble Corp to satisfy tax obligations tied to the vesting.

How many Noble Corp (NE) restricted stock units vested for Richard Barker on February 3, 2026?

On February 3, 2026, 6,627 and 9,644 restricted stock units vested for Richard Barker. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one A Ordinary Share, so the vesting resulted in an equivalent number of A Ordinary Shares being issued to him under the equity awards.

Why were some Noble Corp (NE) shares withheld in Richard Barker’s Form 4 filing?

Some shares were withheld to satisfy tax withholding requirements. Specifically, Noble Corp withheld 2,608 and 3,795 A Ordinary Shares at $36.43 per share in connection with the RSU vesting, rather than requiring Richard Barker to pay the associated tax obligations in cash.

How many Noble Corp (NE) A Ordinary Shares does Richard Barker hold after these transactions?

After the February 3, 2026 transactions, Richard Barker directly held 312,897 A Ordinary Shares. This total reflects the RSUs that converted into shares as well as the shares withheld for taxes, as reported in the non-derivative securities table of the Form 4 filing.

What ongoing RSU awards does Noble Corp (NE) EVP and CFO Richard Barker still hold?

Following the reported vesting, Richard Barker continued to hold 64,152 and 54,508 restricted stock units. These RSUs vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of their grant dates, which were February 3, 2023, and February 3, 2025, respectively.

How do Richard Barker’s Noble Corp (NE) RSUs convert into A Ordinary Shares?

Each restricted stock unit held by Richard Barker represents a contingent right to receive one A Ordinary Share. Upon vesting, the RSUs convert on a one-for-one basis into A Ordinary Shares, with Noble Corp sometimes withholding a portion of the shares to cover applicable tax obligations.