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Valaris (NYSE: VAL) controller awarded 8,673 RSUs; 735 shares withheld

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Valaris Ltd controller Melissa Barron reported routine equity compensation activity involving company common shares. She received an annual grant of 8,673 restricted stock units, which will vest in three equal installments on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date. When a portion of prior awards vested, 735 shares were withheld at a value of $72.46 per share to cover tax withholding obligations, with cash paid by Valaris to the tax authorities. Following these transactions, Barron directly holds 18,737 common shares of Valaris.

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Insider Barron Melissa
Role Controller
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Shares 8,673 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Shares 735 $72.46 $53K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Shares — 18,737 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Consists of an annual equity grant of 8,673 restricted stock units, which will vest in three equal installments on each of the first three anniversaries of the date of grant. These shares were withheld upon vesting to enable the reporting person to satisfy tax withholding obligations that arose upon such vesting, which will be paid by the issuer to the appropriate taxing authority in cash.
RSU grant size 8,673 units Annual equity grant of restricted stock units
Tax withholding shares 735 shares Shares withheld on vesting to cover tax obligations
Withholding reference price $72.46 per share Value used for shares withheld for taxes
Shares held after grant 18,737 shares Total Valaris common shares directly held after transactions
Vesting schedule 3 equal installments RSUs vest on each of the first three anniversaries of grant
restricted stock units financial
"Consists of an annual equity grant of 8,673 restricted stock units, which will vest..."
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.
vest financial
"which will vest in three equal installments on each of the first three anniversaries..."
A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.
tax withholding obligations financial
"These shares were withheld upon vesting to enable the reporting person to satisfy tax withholding obligations..."
grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"
Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities financial
"transaction_code_description: Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities"
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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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OMB Number:3235-0287
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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*
Barron Melissa
(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O 5847 SAN FELIPE
SUITE 3300
(Street)
HOUSTON TEXAS 77057
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Valaris Ltd [ VAL ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Controller
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/01/2026		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 Shares07/01/2026A8,673(1)A$018,737D
Common Shares07/01/2026F735(2)D$72.4618,002D
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
Explanation of Responses:
1. Consists of an annual equity grant of 8,673 restricted stock units, which will vest in three equal installments on each of the first three anniversaries of the date of grant.
2. These shares were withheld upon vesting to enable the reporting person to satisfy tax withholding obligations that arose upon such vesting, which will be paid by the issuer to the appropriate taxing authority in cash.
Remarks:
/s/ Andrew Campbell, by power-of-attorney07/02/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transactions did Valaris (VAL) controller Melissa Barron report?

Melissa Barron reported an annual equity grant of 8,673 restricted stock units and the withholding of 735 common shares to cover tax obligations upon vesting. These are compensation-related, non‑market transactions rather than open‑market share purchases or sales.

How many Valaris (VAL) shares does Melissa Barron hold after these Form 4 transactions?

After the reported grant and tax withholding, Melissa Barron directly holds 18,737 Valaris common shares. This figure reflects her updated ownership position following the issuance of new restricted stock units and the share withholding to satisfy related tax liabilities.

What are the terms of Melissa Barron’s 8,673 Valaris (VAL) restricted stock units?

The 8,673 restricted stock units are an annual equity grant that will vest in three equal installments. Vesting occurs on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date, subject to the continued satisfaction of any applicable service or plan conditions described by Valaris.

Were any of Melissa Barron’s Valaris (VAL) transactions open‑market buys or sells?

No open‑market buys or sells were reported. The Form 4 shows an award of 8,673 restricted stock units and a disposition of 735 shares specifically withheld to cover tax obligations upon vesting, with cash remitted by Valaris to taxing authorities.

Why were 735 Valaris (VAL) shares withheld from Melissa Barron on vesting?

The 735 shares were withheld when equity awards vested so Melissa Barron could satisfy related tax withholding obligations. Valaris will pay the cash value of those withheld shares to the appropriate tax authorities rather than Barron selling shares in the market.