Noble Corp (NE) SVP Jennie Howard nets share sale after RSU award

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Noble Corp plc senior vice president and general counsel Jennie Howard reported several share transactions in A Ordinary Shares. On February 12, 2026, she acquired 13,531 shares through earned performance-vested RSUs and disposed of 5,325 shares to cover taxes. On February 13, 2026, she completed an open-market sale of 6,094 shares at $42.00 per share, leaving a directly held balance of 18,162 shares.

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^*

Howard Jennie

(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, Gen. Counsel & Corp. Sec.

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		A		13,531(1)	A	(2)	29,581	D
A Ordinary Shares	02/12/2026		F		5,325(3)	D	$42.1	24,256	D
A Ordinary Shares	02/13/2026		S		6,094	D	$42	18,162	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	02/17/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did Jennie Howard report for Noble (NE)?

Jennie Howard reported a mix of acquisition and sales in Noble (NE) shares, including RSU vesting, tax-related share withholding, and an open-market sale. These transactions adjusted her directly held A Ordinary Shares position as part of equity compensation and related tax obligations.

How many Noble (NE) shares did Jennie Howard sell in the open market?

Jennie Howard sold 6,094 A Ordinary Shares of Noble (NE) in an open-market transaction at $42.00 per share. This trade was reported as a sale transaction and reduced her directly held share balance disclosed in the Form 4 filing.

What RSU-related share award did Jennie Howard receive at Noble (NE)?

Jennie Howard acquired 13,531 A Ordinary Shares of Noble (NE) on February 12, 2026, through earned performance-vested Restricted Stock Units. Each RSU represented a contingent right to receive one Class A Ordinary Share upon vesting and settlement, according to the filing footnotes.

Why were some Noble (NE) shares disposed of for Jennie Howard’s account?

The filing states that 5,325 Noble (NE) shares were withheld by the issuer to satisfy tax withholding requirements when RSUs settled. This is reported as a tax-withholding disposition rather than an open-market sale, helping cover associated tax liabilities on vested equity.

What is Jennie Howard’s direct Noble (NE) share ownership after these transactions?

After the reported award, tax withholding, and open-market sale, Jennie Howard directly holds 18,162 A Ordinary Shares of Noble (NE). This figure represents her direct ownership following the February 12 and February 13, 2026 equity compensation and sale events.