NOV Inc. (NOV) director receives 9,457 deferred restricted stock units as equity award

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Donadio Marcela E reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

NOV Inc. director Marcela E. Donadio received an equity award of 9,457 shares of Common Stock on an award basis, with no cash price per share. The award is structured as deferred time-based restricted stock units under NOV Inc.’s Long-Term Incentive Plan.

According to her Form 4, Donadio now holds 106,882 shares of NOV Common Stock directly after this grant. The footnote states these deferred units will be distributed upon her retirement or termination from the board of directors, but not earlier than one year from the grant date, reflecting routine director compensation rather than an open-market purchase.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Donadio Marcela E

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	9,457	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 106,882 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares granted: 9,457 shares Grant price per share: $0.0000 per share Shares after transaction: 106,882 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Shares granted 9,457 shares Equity award of Common Stock on 2026-05-20

Grant price per share $0.0000 per share Award transaction price, stock-based compensation

Shares after transaction 106,882 shares Total direct holdings following the award

Transaction code A Grant, award, or other acquisition of Common Stock

Transaction direction acquire Non-derivative acquisition via equity grant

Key Terms

deferred time-based restricted stock units, NOV Inc. Long-Term Incentive Plan, Director Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan, Grant, award, or other acquisition, +1 more

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deferred time-based restricted stock units financial

"An equity award of deferred time-based restricted stock units pursuant to the NOV Inc. Long-Term Incentive Plan"

NOV Inc. Long-Term Incentive Plan financial

"pursuant to the NOV Inc. Long-Term Incentive Plan"

Director Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan financial

"under the National Oilwell Varco, Inc. Director Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan"

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"

Common Stock financial

"security_title: Common Stock"

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Donadio Marcela E

(Last) (First) (Middle)

10353 RICHMOND AVE.

(Street)

HOUSTON TEXAS 77042

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
NOV Inc. [ NOV ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/20/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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
Common Stock	05/20/2026		A		9,457(1)	A	$0	106,882	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

Explanation of Responses:

1. An equity award of deferred time-based restricted stock units pursuant to the NOV Inc. Long-Term Incentive Plan, which will, pursuant to the Director's election under the National Oilwell Varco, Inc. Director Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan, be distributed upon the Director's retirement or termination from the issuer's board of directors, but not earlier than one year from the date of grant.

	By: Peter F. Vranderic For: Marcela E. Donadio	05/22/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did NOV (NOV) director Marcela E. Donadio report in this Form 4?

Marcela E. Donadio reported receiving an equity award of 9,457 shares of NOV Common Stock. These are deferred time-based restricted stock units granted as director compensation rather than shares bought in the open market, and they increase her direct holdings in the company.

How many NOV (NOV) shares does Marcela E. Donadio hold after this grant?

After the grant, Marcela E. Donadio holds 106,882 shares of NOV Common Stock directly. This figure includes the newly awarded 9,457 deferred restricted stock units reported in the filing, giving investors a snapshot of her total disclosed equity position following the transaction.

Was cash paid for the NOV (NOV) shares granted to Marcela E. Donadio?

No cash was paid for these shares; the transaction price per share is shown as 0.0000. The 9,457 shares represent a stock-based compensation award, not a cash purchase, and form part of Donadio’s overall director compensation package at NOV Inc.

How are the NOV (NOV) deferred restricted stock units for Marcela E. Donadio structured?

The award consists of deferred time-based restricted stock units under the NOV Inc. Long-Term Incentive Plan. Per the footnote, they will be distributed after Donadio’s retirement or termination from the board, and not earlier than one year from the grant date, aligning with long-term service incentives.

Is Marcela E. Donadio’s NOV (NOV) equity award part of a deferred compensation plan?

Yes. The footnote explains the award is deferred pursuant to Donadio’s election under the National Oilwell Varco, Inc. Director Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan. This means distribution of the restricted stock units is delayed until she retires or leaves the board, subject to plan terms.