Noble Corp (NYSE: NE) HR SVP sells shares after RSU vesting

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Noble Corp plc senior vice president of human resources Mikkel Ipsen reported multiple share transactions involving Class A Ordinary Shares. On February 12, 2026, he acquired 10,824 shares through the exercise of performance-vested RSUs and disposed of 4,260 shares at $42.10 to cover tax withholding.

On February 17, 2026, he completed an open-market sale of 3,453 shares at an average price of $43.56. After these transactions, he directly held 11,854 Class A Ordinary Shares.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 3,453 shares ($150,413)

Net Sell 3 txns

Insider IPSEN MIKKEL

Role SVP, Human Resources

Sold 3,453 shs ($150K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	A Ordinary Shares	3,453	$43.56	$150K
Exercise	A Ordinary Shares	10,824	$0.00	--
Tax Withholding	A Ordinary Shares	4,260	$42.10	$179K

Holdings After Transaction: A Ordinary Shares — 11,854 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. Reflects Class A Ordinary Shares earned under the performance-vested Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) granted on February 3, 2023. Each performance-vested Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive one Class A Ordinary Share. Shares withheld by Issuer to satisfy tax withholding requirements on settlement of RSUs.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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^*

IPSEN MIKKEL

(Last) (First) (Middle)

2101 CITYWEST 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)
	SVP, Human Resources

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/12/2026

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	02/12/2026		M		10,824(1)	A	(2)	19,567	D
A Ordinary Shares	02/12/2026		F		4,260(3)	D	$42.1	15,307	D
A Ordinary Shares	02/17/2026		S		3,453	D	$43.56	11,854	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

Explanation of Responses:

1. Reflects Class A Ordinary Shares earned under the performance-vested Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) granted on February 3, 2023.

2. Each performance-vested Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive one Class A Ordinary Share.

3. Shares withheld by Issuer to satisfy tax withholding requirements on settlement of RSUs.

Remarks:

	/s/ Jennie Howard, as attorney-in-fact	02/17/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did IPSEN MIKKEL report for Noble Corp (NE)?

IPSEN MIKKEL reported exercising performance-vested RSUs, a tax-related share disposition, and an open-market sale of Noble Corp Class A Ordinary Shares. These actions changed his direct holdings and reflect routine equity compensation and related tax withholding activity.

How many Noble Corp (NE) shares did IPSEN MIKKEL sell and at what prices?

He sold 3,453 Class A Ordinary Shares in an open-market transaction at an average price of $43.56. Separately, 4,260 shares were disposed of at $42.10 per share to satisfy tax withholding obligations tied to RSU settlement.

What equity awards were involved in IPSEN MIKKEL’s Noble Corp (NE) Form 4 filing?

The filing shows performance-vested Restricted Stock Units granted on February 3, 2023. On February 12, 2026, 10,824 Class A Ordinary Shares were earned and delivered upon RSU vesting, with each RSU representing a contingent right to receive one Class A Ordinary Share.

Why were some Noble Corp (NE) shares withheld in IPSEN MIKKEL’s transactions?

Shares were withheld by Noble Corp to satisfy tax withholding requirements when the performance-vested RSUs settled. This resulted in the disposition of 4,260 shares, as disclosed, to cover associated tax liabilities rather than a discretionary open-market sale.

What is IPSEN MIKKEL’s Noble Corp (NE) share ownership after these transactions?

Following the RSU-related share delivery, tax withholding disposition, and subsequent open-market sale, IPSEN MIKKEL directly owns 11,854 Noble Corp Class A Ordinary Shares, as reported in the Form 4’s post-transaction ownership column.