Noble Corp (NE) director logs RSU vesting, shares and $89K cash

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Noble Corp plc director Jennings H. Keith reported equity compensation activity on February 3, 2026. He acquired 3,673 A Ordinary Shares at $0 upon vesting of restricted stock units (RSUs), bringing his directly held A Ordinary Shares to 6,904.

Two RSU awards were involved. One RSU grant converted 3,673 units into A Ordinary Shares and cash, and another grant of 2,450 RSUs was settled entirely in cash at $36.43 per unit for an aggregate $89,253.50. Following these transactions, he held 8,532 RSUs from one grant and 6,082 RSUs from another, which vest one year from their grant dates and generally pay 60% in shares and 40% in cash at vesting.

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^*

Jennings H. Keith

(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)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

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		3,673	A	$0	6,904	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			3,673	(2)	(2)	A Ordinary Shares	3,673	$36.43	8,532	D
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	02/03/2026		M			2,450	(2)	(2)	A Ordinary Shares	2,450	(3)	6,082	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Upon vesting, each restricted stock unit (RSU) will become payable 60% in A Ordinary Shares on a 1 for 1 basis and 40% in cash based on the cash value of the underlying A Ordinary Shares on the date of vesting.

2. The restricted stock units (RSU) vest one year from the date of grant.

3. Restricted stock units settled in cash at $36.43 for an aggregate amount of $89,253.50.

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 director Jennings H. Keith?

Jennings H. Keith reported RSU vesting that delivered A Ordinary Shares and cash. He acquired 3,673 A Ordinary Shares at $0 and had part of his restricted stock units settled in cash, reflecting routine equity compensation rather than an open-market trade.

How many Noble Corp (NE) shares does Jennings H. Keith hold after this Form 4?

After the reported transactions, Jennings H. Keith directly holds 6,904 A Ordinary Shares. These shares result from prior holdings plus the 3,673 shares issued at vesting of restricted stock units, as disclosed in the non-derivative securities table.

What restricted stock unit (RSU) activity did Noble Corp (NE) disclose for Jennings H. Keith?

The filing shows two RSU transactions on February 3, 2026. One grant of 3,673 RSUs was exercised to deliver shares and cash, and a separate 2,450-unit RSU award was settled entirely in cash, with remaining RSU balances reported afterward.

How were Noble Corp (NE) RSUs settled for director Jennings H. Keith?

Upon vesting, each RSU generally pays 60% in A Ordinary Shares on a one-for-one basis and 40% in cash. One RSU block of 2,450 units was instead settled fully in cash at $36.43 each, totaling $89,253.50.

What RSU balances does Jennings H. Keith hold in Noble Corp (NE) after the transaction?

Following the February 3, 2026 activity, he holds 8,532 restricted stock units from one grant and 6,082 units from another. These RSUs vest one year from their respective grant dates, with payouts structured between A Ordinary Shares and cash.

Was the Noble Corp (NE) Form 4 transaction an open-market share purchase or sale?

The reported activity reflects equity compensation vesting, not an open-market trade. Shares were issued at $0 upon RSU vesting, and certain RSUs were settled in cash, consistent with the company’s compensation terms for restricted stock units.