Noble Corp (NE) SVP Jennie Howard reports RSU vesting and tax share withholding

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Noble Corp plc senior vice president and general counsel Jennie Howard reported routine equity compensation activity. On January 26, 2026, 3,622 restricted stock units converted into an equal number of Class A Ordinary Shares. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share.

To cover tax withholding on this vesting, the issuer withheld 1,618 A Ordinary Shares at a price of $34.88 per share, coded as a disposition. After these transactions, Howard directly owned 10,584 A Ordinary Shares and held 25,702 RSUs, which vest in three equal annual installments starting from the January 26, 2024 grant date.

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^*

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)
01/26/2026

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)	12,202	D
A Ordinary Shares	01/26/2026		F		1,618(2)	D	$34.88	10,584	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	25,702	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) report for Jennie Howard?

Jennie Howard reported the vesting of 3,622 restricted stock units into an equal number of A Ordinary Shares on January 26, 2026. This Form 4 documents routine equity compensation, not an open-market purchase or sale initiated independently by the executive.

How many Noble Corp (NE) shares does Jennie Howard own after this Form 4?

After the reported transactions, Jennie Howard directly owns 10,584 A Ordinary Shares of Noble Corp. She also holds 25,702 restricted stock units, each representing a contingent right to receive one additional Class A Ordinary Share upon vesting under the award terms.

Why were 1,618 Noble Corp (NE) shares withheld in Jennie Howard’s Form 4?

The 1,618 A Ordinary Shares were withheld by Noble Corp to satisfy tax withholding obligations triggered by the RSU vesting. Instead of paying cash for taxes, a portion of the newly vested shares was retained by the issuer at a price of $34.88 per share.

How do Jennie Howard’s Noble Corp (NE) RSUs vest over time?

Jennie Howard’s restricted stock units vest in three equal annual installments. The vesting schedule begins on the first anniversary of the January 26, 2024 grant date, meaning one-third vests each year, with each RSU delivering one Class A Ordinary Share upon vesting.

What is the relationship between Jennie Howard’s RSUs and Noble Corp (NE) Class A shares?

Each restricted stock unit held by Jennie Howard represents a contingent right to receive one Noble Corp Class A Ordinary Share. Upon vesting, RSUs automatically convert into shares, which can then be held, sold, or partially withheld to cover applicable tax obligations.