Noble Corp (NYSE: NE) SVP Kawaja exercises RSUs and nets shares after tax

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Noble Corp plc SVP of Operations Joey M. Kawaja reported multiple equity transactions on February 3, 2026. He exercised restricted stock units (RSUs) for 3,645 and 7,552 A Ordinary Shares, each RSU converting into one share. In connection with these vestings, Noble withheld 1,435 and 2,972 A Ordinary Shares at a price of $36.43 per share to cover tax obligations. Following these transactions, Kawaja directly held 87,760 A Ordinary Shares, along with 50,355 and 42,803 RSUs that remain outstanding and continue to vest in three equal annual installments from grant dates in February 2023 and February 2025.

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)
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		3,645	A	(1)	84,615	D
A Ordinary Shares	02/03/2026		F		1,435(2)	D	$36.43	83,180	D
A Ordinary Shares	02/03/2026		M		7,552	A	(1)	90,732	D
A Ordinary Shares	02/03/2026		F		2,972(2)	D	$36.43	87,760	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			3,645	(3)	(3)	A Ordinary Shares	3,645	$0	50,355	D
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	02/03/2026		M			7,552	(4)	(4)	A Ordinary Shares	7,552	$0	42,803	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 Joey M. Kawaja?

Noble Corp (NE) reported that SVP of Operations Joey M. Kawaja exercised restricted stock units into A Ordinary Shares and had some shares withheld for taxes on February 3, 2026. These routine equity transactions reflect scheduled vesting of prior RSU awards.

How many Noble Corp (NE) shares did Joey M. Kawaja acquire through RSU exercises?

Joey M. Kawaja acquired 3,645 and 7,552 A Ordinary Shares of Noble Corp (NE) through RSU exercises. Each restricted stock unit converted into one Class A Ordinary Share as the awards vested according to their original grant terms.

Why were some Noble Corp (NE) shares withheld in Joey M. Kawaja’s Form 4?

Shares were withheld by Noble Corp (NE) to satisfy tax withholding requirements on vesting RSUs. Specifically, 1,435 and 2,972 A Ordinary Shares were withheld at a price of $36.43 per share, rather than sold separately in the market for tax payments.

How many Noble Corp (NE) shares does Joey M. Kawaja hold after these transactions?

After the reported Form 4 transactions, Joey M. Kawaja directly held 87,760 A Ordinary Shares of Noble Corp (NE). This figure reflects the net result after RSU conversions to shares and the company’s withholding of a portion of shares for tax obligations.

What RSU balances remain for Joey M. Kawaja at Noble Corp (NE)?

Following the February 3, 2026 transactions, Joey M. Kawaja held 50,355 and 42,803 restricted stock units in Noble Corp (NE). These RSUs vest in three equal annual installments starting on the first anniversaries of their February 3, 2023 and February 3, 2025 grant dates.

How do Joey M. Kawaja’s RSUs at Noble Corp (NE) vest over time?

Joey M. Kawaja’s RSUs at Noble Corp (NE) vest in three equal annual installments. One grant began vesting on the first anniversary of February 3, 2023, and another on the first anniversary of February 3, 2025, gradually converting RSUs into A Ordinary Shares.