Noble Corp (NE) awards 20,854 restricted stock units to SVP and general counsel

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Noble Corp plc granted senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary Jennie Howard 20,854 restricted stock units on January 29, 2026. Each unit gives a right to receive one Class A ordinary share if vesting conditions are met.

The RSUs vest in three equal annual installments, starting on the first anniversary of the grant date. After this award, Howard beneficially owns 46,556 derivative securities related to Noble’s Class A ordinary shares, aligning a portion of her compensation with the company’s share performance over time.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Howard Jennie

Role SVP, Gen. Counsel & Corp. Sec.

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	20,854	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 46,556 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. Each restricted stock unit (RSU) represents a contingent right to receive one Class A Ordinary Share. The RSUs vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date.

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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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Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Howard Jennie

(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, Gen. Counsel & Corp. Sec.

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		20,854		(2)	(2)	A Ordinary Shares	20,854	$0	46,556	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	02/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

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

Noble Corp reported an equity award to executive Jennie Howard. She received 20,854 restricted stock units on January 29, 2026. These units are a form of stock-based compensation that can convert into Class A ordinary shares if their vesting conditions are satisfied over time.

How many restricted stock units did Noble Corp (NE) grant in this transaction?

Noble Corp granted 20,854 restricted stock units. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one Class A ordinary share. This award increases Jennie Howard’s derivative securities holdings tied to Noble’s stock, subject to the vesting schedule disclosed in the filing.

What is the vesting schedule for Jennie Howard’s RSUs at Noble Corp (NE)?

The RSUs vest in three equal annual installments. Vesting begins on the first anniversary of the January 29, 2026 grant date. After each annual vesting event, a portion of the RSUs can settle into Class A ordinary shares, assuming continued satisfaction of the award’s conditions.

What does each restricted stock unit represent for Noble Corp (NE) shares?

Each RSU represents a right to one Class A ordinary share. Once vested, an RSU can deliver a Noble Corp Class A ordinary share to the holder. Until vesting, the units are contingent and do not provide actual share ownership or voting rights.

How many derivative securities does Jennie Howard hold after this Noble Corp (NE) award?

Jennie Howard beneficially owns 46,556 derivative securities after the grant. This figure includes the newly awarded 20,854 restricted stock units. These derivative holdings reflect potential future ownership of Noble’s Class A ordinary shares, depending on vesting outcomes.

What role does Jennie Howard hold at Noble Corp (NE)?

Jennie Howard serves as SVP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary. Her position is disclosed in the filing’s relationship section. The reported RSU grant represents part of her compensation, tying executive rewards to Noble’s share performance over a multi-year period.