Noble Corp (NYSE: NE) SVP Denton Blake reports RSU vesting and tax share withholding

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Noble Corp plc senior vice president Denton Blake reported routine equity compensation activity. On January 26, 2026, 3,622 restricted stock units were converted into A Ordinary Shares, reflecting RSU vesting. To cover tax withholding on this vesting, 1,618 A Ordinary Shares were withheld by the issuer at $34.88 per share.

Following these transactions, Blake directly owned 85,186 A Ordinary Shares and held 22,576 restricted stock units, each representing a contingent right to receive one A Ordinary Share under the company’s vesting schedule.

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 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, Marketing & Contracts

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/26/2026

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	01/26/2026		M		3,622	A	(1)	86,804	D
A Ordinary Shares	01/26/2026		F		1,618(2)	D	$34.88	85,186	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)	01/26/2026		M			3,622	(3)	(3)	A Ordinary Shares	3,622	$0	22,576	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 January 26, 2024.

Remarks:

	/s/ Jennie Howard, as attorney-in-fact	01/28/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Noble Corp (NE) disclose for Denton Blake?

Noble Corp reported that SVP Denton Blake had 3,622 restricted stock units vest into A Ordinary Shares. As part of this routine compensation event, some shares were withheld to satisfy tax obligations tied directly to the RSU vesting.

How many Noble Corp (NE) shares did Denton Blake acquire in this Form 4?

Denton Blake acquired 3,622 A Ordinary Shares through the exercise of restricted stock units at a $0.00 exercise price. These shares reflect previously granted equity awards becoming fully vested according to Noble Corp’s long-term incentive plan.

Why were some Noble Corp (NE) shares withheld in Denton Blake’s filing?

The filing states that 1,618 A Ordinary Shares were withheld by Noble Corp to satisfy tax withholding requirements. This is a standard mechanism where the issuer retains a portion of vested shares instead of the insider paying cash taxes directly.

What is Denton Blake’s Noble Corp (NE) share ownership after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, Denton Blake directly owned 85,186 A Ordinary Shares of Noble Corp. In addition, he held 22,576 restricted stock units, each representing a contingent right to receive one A Ordinary Share under the vesting terms.

How do the Noble Corp (NE) restricted stock units for Denton Blake vest?

The restricted stock units vest in three equal annual installments beginning one year after the grant date, January 26, 2024. Each vested unit converts into one A Ordinary Share, aligning executive compensation with longer-term company performance.

What do Noble Corp (NE) restricted stock units represent in this Form 4?

Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one Class A Ordinary Share of Noble Corp. These units convert into shares as they vest over time, according to the three-year vesting schedule disclosed in the filing footnotes.