Noble SVP Blake updates stake after RSU vesting

Noble Corp plc SVP, Marketing & Contracts Denton Blake reported multiple stock transactions on February 3, 2026 tied to vesting restricted stock units (RSUs).

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Noble Corp plc SVP, Marketing & Contracts Denton Blake reported multiple stock transactions on February 3, 2026 tied to vesting restricted stock units (RSUs). He acquired 3,645 and 5,102 Class A Ordinary Shares through RSU exercises at an exercise price of $0 per share.

The company withheld 1,445 and 2,008 Class A Ordinary Shares at $36.43 per share to cover tax obligations on the RSU vesting. Following these moves, Blake directly owned 90,480 Class A Ordinary Shares. He also continued to hold RSUs, with 33,413 units remaining from one award and 28,311 units from another, each RSU representing the right to receive one Class A Ordinary Share.

Insider Trade Summary

8,747 shares exercised/converted

Exercise 6 txns

Insider Denton Blake

Role SVP, Marketing & Contracts

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	3,645	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	5,102	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	A Ordinary Shares	3,645	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	A Ordinary Shares	1,445	$36.43	$53K
Exercise	A Ordinary Shares	5,102	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	A Ordinary Shares	2,008	$36.43	$73K

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 28,311 contracts (Direct); A Ordinary Shares — 90,480 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (4)

F1. Each restricted stock unit (RSU) represents a contingent right to receive one Class A Ordinary Share.
F2. Shares withheld by Issuer to satisfy tax withholding requirements on vesting of RSUs.
F3. The RSUs vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date, which was February 3, 2023.
F4. The RSUs vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date, which was February 3, 2025.

FAQ

What insider transactions did Noble (NE) SVP Denton Blake report?

Denton Blake reported RSU-related transactions converting restricted stock units into Noble Class A Ordinary Shares. On February 3, 2026, two RSU awards delivered 3,645 and 5,102 shares, with part of the resulting stock withheld to satisfy tax obligations at $36.43 per share.

How many Noble (NE) shares does Denton Blake hold after the Form 4?

After the reported transactions, Denton Blake directly owned 90,480 Noble Class A Ordinary Shares. This reflects RSU conversions increasing his holdings, offset by shares withheld by the issuer to cover tax withholding obligations tied to the vesting of those restricted stock units.

Why were some Noble (NE) shares withheld in Denton Blake’s Form 4?

The issuer withheld 1,445 and 2,008 Class A Ordinary Shares from Denton Blake’s RSU vesting. According to the disclosure, these shares were retained to satisfy tax withholding requirements that arise when restricted stock units vest and convert into Class A Ordinary Shares.

What do the restricted stock units in Noble (NE) Blake’s filing represent?

Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one Class A Ordinary Share of Noble. The filing notes that the RSUs vest in three equal annual installments, beginning on the first anniversary of their respective grant dates in February 2023 and February 2025.

How many RSUs remain outstanding for Denton Blake at Noble (NE)?

Following the February 3, 2026 transactions, Blake held 33,413 RSUs from one grant and 28,311 RSUs from another. These units continue to represent potential future Class A Ordinary Shares as they vest in scheduled annual installments over the remaining vesting period.

What transaction codes appear in Denton Blake’s Noble (NE) Form 4?

The Form 4 uses code “M” for conversion of derivative securities and “F” for shares withheld to pay taxes. Code M reflects RSU vesting into Class A Ordinary Shares, while code F covers the share portion retained by the issuer for tax withholding.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 02/05/2026 - 05:21 PM

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^*

Denton Blake

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

2101 CITY WEST BOULEVARD, SUITE 600

(Street)

HOUSTON

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, Marketing & Contracts

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
A Ordinary Shares	02/03/2026		M		3,645	A	⁽¹⁾	88,831	D
A Ordinary Shares	02/03/2026		F		1,445⁽²⁾	D	$36.43	87,386	D
A Ordinary Shares	02/03/2026		M		5,102	A	⁽¹⁾	92,488	D
A Ordinary Shares	02/03/2026		F		2,008⁽²⁾	D	$36.43	90,480	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Restricted Stock Units	⁽¹⁾	02/03/2026		M			3,645	⁽³⁾	⁽³⁾	A Ordinary Shares	3,645	$0	33,413	D
Restricted Stock Units	⁽¹⁾	02/03/2026		M			5,102	⁽⁴⁾	⁽⁴⁾	A Ordinary Shares	5,102	$0	28,311	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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