Noble Corp (NE) awards SVP 23,171 restricted stock units

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Noble Corp plc reported an equity award to senior vice president of operations Joey M. Kawaja. On 01/29/2026, Kawaja received 23,171 restricted stock units (RSUs) at a price of $0 per unit, each representing a right to one Class A ordinary share.

The RSUs vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date. Following this grant, Kawaja beneficially owned 54,000 derivative securities directly, reflecting his accumulated RSU-based compensation.

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)
01/29/2026

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

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)	01/29/2026		A		23,171		(2)	(2)	A Ordinary Shares	23,171	$0	54,000	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each restricted stock unit (RSU) represents a contingent right to receive one Class A Ordinary Share.

2. The RSUs vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date.

Remarks:

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

What insider transaction did Noble Corp (NE) disclose in this Form 4?

Noble Corp disclosed an equity award to SVP of Operations Joey M. Kawaja. He received 23,171 restricted stock units, each linked to one Class A ordinary share, as part of his compensation package on January 29, 2026.

How many restricted stock units did Noble Corp (NE) grant to its SVP of Operations?

Joey M. Kawaja, Noble Corp’s SVP of Operations, was granted 23,171 restricted stock units. Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one Class A ordinary share, providing stock-based compensation aligned with the company’s equity.

When do the Noble Corp (NE) RSUs granted to Joey Kawaja vest?

The RSUs granted to Joey Kawaja vest in three equal annual installments. Vesting begins on the first anniversary of the January 29, 2026 grant date, spreading the equity benefit over three years to encourage longer-term alignment.

What does each Noble Corp (NE) restricted stock unit represent in this filing?

Each restricted stock unit granted to Joey Kawaja represents a contingent right to receive one Class A ordinary share. This means the units convert into actual Noble Corp equity as they vest over the specified three-year schedule.

How many Noble Corp (NE) derivative securities does Joey Kawaja own after this transaction?

After the January 29, 2026 grant, Joey Kawaja beneficially owned 54,000 derivative securities. This figure reflects his RSU holdings directly reported in the filing, representing accumulated stock-based compensation tied to Noble Corp shares.

Was the Noble Corp (NE) RSU grant to Joey Kawaja a purchase or a no-cost award?

The RSU grant to Joey Kawaja was a no-cost equity award. The filing shows a transaction price of $0 per restricted stock unit, indicating the units were granted as compensation rather than purchased on the open market.