Valaris SVP reports tax-share withholding in insider filing

Valaris Ltd executive activity shows an internal share withholding rather than an open-market sale.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Valaris Ltd executive activity shows an internal share withholding rather than an open-market sale. The company’s SVP and Chief Compliance Officer reported that 1,241 common shares were withheld on 12/31/2025 at a price of $50.4 per share to cover tax obligations arising from a vesting event. After this transaction, the officer beneficially owns 30,781 Valaris shares, held directly. The issuer will remit the related taxes in cash to the appropriate taxing authority.

Insider Trade Summary

Exercise Price or Tax Liability: 1,241 shares

Exercise Price or Tax Liability 1 txn

Insider Lyne Matthew

Role SVP - CCO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Shares	1,241	$50.40	$63K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Shares — 30,781 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. 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.

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What insider transaction did Valaris (VAL) report in this Form 4?

The filing reports that the SVP and Chief Compliance Officer had 1,241 Valaris common shares withheld on 12/31/2025 to cover tax obligations from a vesting event.

Was this a market sale of Valaris (VAL) shares by the executive?

No. The explanation states these shares were withheld upon vesting to satisfy tax withholding obligations, with the issuer paying the taxes in cash to the taxing authority.

What price was used for the Valaris (VAL) shares withheld for taxes?

The filing shows a price of $50.4 per Valaris common share for the 1,241 shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations.

How many Valaris (VAL) shares does the executive own after this transaction?

Following the withholding transaction, the SVP and Chief Compliance Officer beneficially owns 30,781 Valaris common shares, held directly.

What is the Valaris (VAL) executive’s role mentioned in the filing?

The reporting person is identified as an Officer of Valaris Ltd, with the title SVP - CCO (Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer).

Is this Form 4 filed by a single reporting person for Valaris (VAL)?

Yes. The filing indicates that it is a Form filed by One Reporting Person, not a joint or group filing.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 01/02/2026 - 04:05 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

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^*

Lyne Matthew

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O 5847 SAN FELIPE

SUITE 3300

(Street)

HOUSTON TX 77057

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Valaris Ltd [ VAL ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
12/31/2025

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
Common Shares	12/31/2025		F		1,241(1)	D	$50.4	30,781	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. 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, power-of-attorney	01/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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