Noble Corp (NE) CEO vests RSUs, withholds shares for taxes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Noble Corp plc President & CEO Robert W. Eifler reported equity compensation activity involving A Ordinary Shares on January 26, 2026. He exercised 16,980 restricted stock units (RSUs), receiving an equal number of A Ordinary Shares at an exercise price of $0 per share.

To cover tax withholding on this RSU vesting, 6,895 A Ordinary Shares were withheld by the issuer at $34.88 per share. After these transactions, Eifler directly owned 1,246,450 A Ordinary Shares and 115,926 RSUs. The RSUs vest in three equal annual installments beginning January 26, 2025, one year after 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^*

Eifler Robert W.

(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
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	President & CEO

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		16,980	A	(1)	1,253,345	D
A Ordinary Shares	01/26/2026		F		6,895(2)	D	$34.88	1,246,450	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			16,980	(3)	(3)	A Ordinary Shares	16,980	$0	115,926	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 activity did Noble Corp (NE) report for its CEO?

Noble Corp reported that President & CEO Robert W. Eifler exercised 16,980 restricted stock units into A Ordinary Shares. As part of this vesting, 6,895 shares were withheld by the company to satisfy tax withholding obligations tied to the RSU vesting event.

How many Noble Corp A Ordinary Shares does the CEO hold after this Form 4?

Following the reported transactions, CEO Robert W. Eifler directly owned 1,246,450 A Ordinary Shares. This figure reflects the RSU conversion of 16,980 shares and the withholding of 6,895 shares by the issuer for tax purposes on January 26, 2026.

What RSU position does Noble Corp’s CEO report after these transactions?

After exercising 16,980 RSUs, CEO Robert W. Eifler reported holding 115,926 restricted stock units. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one A Ordinary Share, providing additional potential share-based compensation subject to the vesting schedule disclosed in the filing.

At what price were Noble Corp shares withheld for taxes on the RSUs?

To satisfy tax withholding on the RSU vesting, 6,895 A Ordinary Shares were withheld at $34.88 per share. These withheld shares reduced the number of shares the CEO received directly while covering the associated tax obligations arising from the equity award vesting.

How do Noble Corp CEO Robert Eifler’s RSUs vest over time?

The RSUs referenced in the filing vest in three equal annual installments. Vesting begins on the first anniversary of the grant date, which was January 26, 2024, meaning installments are scheduled annually starting January 26, 2025, subject to the award’s terms.

What is the relationship of the reporting person to Noble Corp (NE)?

The reporting person, Robert W. Eifler, is both a Director and the President & CEO of Noble Corp plc. The Form 4 identifies his roles and confirms the transactions relate to his direct ownership of company equity awards and shares.