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Director at Seadrill (NYSE: SDRL) converts 4,860 RSUs to stock

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Seadrill Ltd director Andrew Eliot Schultz exercised restricted stock units into common shares. On May 14, 2026, 4,860 restricted stock units converted into an equal number of common shares, reflecting the vesting of an equity award granted on May 14, 2025. Following this conversion, Schultz directly holds 7,269 common shares.

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Insider SCHULTZ ANDREW ELIOT
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 4,860 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Shares 4,860 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 0 shares (Direct, null); Common Shares — 7,269 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. The reporting person elected to defer the receipt of the common shares, par value $0.01 per share ("Common Shares"), of Seadrill Limited (the "Company") underlying the restricted stock units granted on May 14, 2025 until the earlier of (i) a separation from service from the Company and (ii) a change in control of the Company. Restricted stock units convert into Common Shares on a one-for-one basis. On May 14, 2025, the reporting person was granted 4,860 restricted stock units, all of which vested on the first anniversary of the grant date.
RSUs converted 4,860 units Restricted stock units converting into common shares on May 14, 2026
Shares after transaction 7,269 shares Common shares directly owned by Andrew Eliot Schultz following conversion
RSU grant size 4,860 units Restricted stock units granted on May 14, 2025, vesting after one year
Restricted stock units financial
"On May 14, 2025, the reporting person was granted 4,860 restricted stock units"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description": "Exercise or conversion of derivative security""
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.
change in control financial
"until the earlier of (i) a separation from service ... and (ii) a change in control of the Company"
A "change in control" occurs when the ownership or management of a company shifts significantly, such as through a merger, acquisition, or sale of a large part of its assets. This change can impact how the company is run and may influence its future direction. For investors, it matters because it can affect the company's stability, strategy, and value, often signaling potential changes in investment risk or opportunity.
separation from service financial
"until the earlier of (i) a separation from service from the Company"
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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*
SCHULTZ ANDREW ELIOT

(Last)(First)(Middle)
4425 WESTWAY PARK BLVD., SUITE 170

(Street)
HOUSTON TEXAS 77041

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Seadrill Ltd [ SDRL ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/14/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Shares05/14/2026M4,860(1)A(2)7,269D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units(2)05/14/2026M4,860 (3) (3)Common Shares4,860(1)$00D
Explanation of Responses:
1. The reporting person elected to defer the receipt of the common shares, par value $0.01 per share ("Common Shares"), of Seadrill Limited (the "Company") underlying the restricted stock units granted on May 14, 2025 until the earlier of (i) a separation from service from the Company and (ii) a change in control of the Company.
2. Restricted stock units convert into Common Shares on a one-for-one basis.
3. On May 14, 2025, the reporting person was granted 4,860 restricted stock units, all of which vested on the first anniversary of the grant date.
/s/ Todd D. Strickler, attorney-in-fact05/18/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Seadrill (SDRL) director Andrew Eliot Schultz report?

Seadrill director Andrew Eliot Schultz reported exercising 4,860 restricted stock units into common shares. This reflects the vesting and conversion of an equity award, increasing his direct ownership position in Seadrill to 7,269 common shares following the transaction.

How many Seadrill (SDRL) shares does Andrew Eliot Schultz hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported Form 4 transaction, Andrew Eliot Schultz holds 7,269 Seadrill common shares directly. This total includes 4,860 shares received from the conversion of restricted stock units that vested on the first anniversary of their May 14, 2025 grant date.

How do the Seadrill (SDRL) restricted stock units convert into common shares?

The restricted stock units in this Seadrill filing convert into common shares on a one-for-one basis. In this case, 4,860 restricted stock units converted into 4,860 common shares when they vested, consistent with the terms described in the accompanying Form 4 footnotes.

Did Andrew Eliot Schultz defer receipt of Seadrill (SDRL) common shares from his RSUs?

Yes. The filing notes he elected to defer receipt of the common shares underlying the restricted stock units until either a separation from service with Seadrill or a change in control of the company, consistent with the deferral provisions described in the footnotes.