Director at Noble Corp (NE) awarded 6,082 restricted stock units

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Noble Corp plc director Jennings H. Keith received a grant of 6,082 restricted stock units on January 29, 2026. These RSUs are derivative securities and were awarded at a price of $0 per unit, increasing his total derivative holdings to 12,205 units held directly.

The RSUs will vest one year from the grant date. When they vest, 60% will be settled in A Ordinary Shares on a one-for-one basis, and 40% will be paid in cash based on the share value at vesting. This reflects routine equity-based director compensation tied to the company’s share performance.

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^*

Jennings H. Keith

(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
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

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		6,082		(1)	(1)	A Ordinary Shares	6,082	$0	12,205	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. The restricted stock units (RSU) will vest one year from the date of grant. Upon vesting, the RSUs will become payable 60% in A Ordinary Shares on a 1 for 1 basis and 40% in cash based on the cash value of the underlying A Ordinary Shares on the date of vesting.

Remarks:

	/s/ Jennie Howard, as attorney-in-fact	02/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Noble Corp plc (NE) disclose in this Form 4 filing?

Noble Corp plc reported that director Jennings H. Keith received 6,082 restricted stock units on January 29, 2026. These units increased his directly held derivative securities to 12,205, reflecting routine equity-based director compensation.

How many restricted stock units did Jennings H. Keith receive from Noble Corp (NE)?

Jennings H. Keith received 6,082 restricted stock units. These units were granted at a price of $0 per unit and are classified as derivative securities, bringing his total directly held derivative securities to 12,205 after the transaction.

When do the RSUs granted to Noble Corp (NE) director Jennings H. Keith vest?

The restricted stock units vest one year from the January 29, 2026 grant date. After this one-year vesting period, the award becomes payable partly in A Ordinary Shares and partly in cash based on the share value at vesting.

How will the Noble Corp (NE) RSUs be settled once they vest?

Upon vesting, the RSUs will be paid out 60% in A Ordinary Shares on a 1-for-1 basis and 40% in cash. The cash portion is determined using the cash value of the underlying A Ordinary Shares on the vesting date.

Does Jennings H. Keith hold the Noble Corp (NE) derivative securities directly or indirectly?

After this transaction, Jennings H. Keith holds 12,205 derivative securities, including the new RSUs, with an ownership form reported as direct (D). No nature of indirect beneficial ownership is indicated in the filing data provided.

What role does Jennings H. Keith have at Noble Corp plc (NE)?

Jennings H. Keith is reported as a director of Noble Corp plc. He is not listed as an officer or 10% owner. The RSU grant reflects equity compensation associated with his board role at the company.