Noble SVP exercises RSUs, withholds shares for tax

Noble Corp plc SVP of Operations Joey M. Kawaja reported routine equity compensation activity.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Noble Corp plc SVP of Operations Joey M. Kawaja reported routine equity compensation activity. On January 26, 2026, 4,528 restricted stock units were converted into A Ordinary Shares, with each unit representing one share.

The issuer withheld 2,022 A Ordinary Shares at $34.88 to cover tax obligations tied to the RSU vesting. After these transactions, Kawaja directly owned 80,970 A Ordinary Shares and held 30,829 restricted stock units representing additional contingent rights to A Ordinary Shares.

Insider Trade Summary

4,528 shares exercised/converted

Exercise 3 txns

Insider Kawaja Joey M

Role SVP, Operations

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	4,528	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	A Ordinary Shares	4,528	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	A Ordinary Shares	2,022	$34.88	$71K

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 30,829 contracts (Direct); A Ordinary Shares — 80,970 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (3)

1. F1. Each restricted stock unit (RSU) represents a contingent right to receive one Class A Ordinary Share.
2. F2. Shares withheld by Issuer to satisfy tax withholding requirements on vesting of RSUs.
3. F3. The RSUs vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date, which was January 26, 2024.

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What insider transaction did Noble Corp (NE) report for Joey M. Kawaja?

Joey M. Kawaja, Noble Corp’s SVP of Operations, reported RSU vesting on January 26, 2026. 4,528 restricted stock units converted into A Ordinary Shares, with part of the resulting shares withheld by the issuer to cover tax obligations related to the vesting event.

How many Noble Corp (NE) RSUs vested for the SVP of Operations?

4,528 restricted stock units vested for Noble Corp’s SVP of Operations on January 26, 2026. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one A Ordinary Share, reflecting a scheduled equity compensation event under the company’s long-term incentive arrangements.

Why were 2,022 Noble Corp (NE) shares withheld in this Form 4 filing?

2,022 A Ordinary Shares were withheld by Noble Corp to satisfy tax withholding requirements arising from the RSU vesting. This is a common mechanism where the issuer retains part of the vested shares instead of the insider paying cash to cover tax liabilities.

What share price is disclosed in the Noble Corp (NE) Form 4 tax withholding?

The Form 4 discloses a price of $34.88 per A Ordinary Share for the 2,022 shares withheld to cover taxes. This figure is used to determine the value of shares retained by the issuer for withholding purposes, not an open-market sale price.

How many Noble Corp (NE) shares does the SVP own after the reported transactions?

After the January 26, 2026 transactions, the SVP of Operations directly owned 80,970 A Ordinary Shares. In addition, 30,829 restricted stock units remained outstanding, each representing a contingent right to receive one A Ordinary Share upon future vesting.

How do the Noble Corp (NE) RSUs for the SVP vest over time?

The restricted stock units vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the January 26, 2024 grant date. This creates a multi‑year vesting schedule that aligns a portion of the executive’s compensation with ongoing service and company performance.

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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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Kawaja Joey M

(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)
	SVP, Operations

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/26/2026

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	01/26/2026		M		4,528	A	(1)	82,992	D
A Ordinary Shares	01/26/2026		F		2,022(2)	D	$34.88	80,970	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)	01/26/2026		M			4,528	(3)	(3)	A Ordinary Shares	4,528	$0	30,829	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 January 26, 2024.

Remarks:

	/s/ Jennie Howard, as attorney-in-fact	01/28/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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