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Weatherford (WFRD) CEO adds RSU and PSU awards in latest Form 4

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Weatherford International plc President and CEO Girish Saligram reported routine equity compensation activity. On March 7, 2026, 15,291 restricted share units granted in 2025 vested into ordinary shares under the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan, with 6,018 shares withheld at $90.80 per share to cover tax obligations.

He received new 2026 grants of 28,380 restricted share units and 85,141 performance share units, which can pay out between 0% and 200% of the target amount based on performance over fiscal years 2026–2028. Following these transactions, he holds 126,349 ordinary shares directly, plus additional indirect holdings through a trust and a grantor retained annuity trust.

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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*
Saligram Girish

(Last) (First) (Middle)
2000 ST. JAMES PLACE

(Street)
HOUSTON TX 77056

(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Weatherford International plc [ WFRD ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
X Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
President and CEO
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/07/2026
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
Ordinary Shares 03/07/2026 M(1) 15,291 A $0 132,367 D
Ordinary Shares 03/07/2026 F(2) 6,018 D $90.8 126,349 D
Ordinary Shares 942,274 I Trust(3)
Ordinary Shares 100,000 I Grantor Retained Annuity Trust(4)
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
2025 Restricted Share Units (1) 03/07/2026 M 15,291 (1) (1) Ordinary Shares 15,291 $0 30,579 D
2026 Restricted Share Units (5) 03/07/2026 A 28,380 (5) (5) Ordinary Shares 28,380 $0 28,380 D
2026 Performance Share Units (6) 03/07/2026 A 85,141 (6) (6) Ordinary Shares 85,141 $0 85,141 D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents the vesting of restricted share units ("RSUs") granted on March 7, 2025 pursuant to Issuer's 2019 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended and restated (the "2019 EIP"). The RSUs vest in three equal annual installments over the three-year period following the grant date.
2. Represents the withholding of a portion of vested RSUs to satisfy the reporting person's tax obligations upon vesting, pursuant to the 2019 EIP and the relevant award agreements.
3. Held in a trust, of which the reporting person and his spouse are the grantors, trustees and beneficiaries.
4. Held in a grantor retained annuity trust of which the reporting person is the grantor, trustee and annuitant, with a remainder interest in favor of the reporting person's children.
5. Represents RSUs granted on March 7, 2026 pursuant to the 2019 EIP. The RSUs vest in three equal annual installments over the three-year period following the grant date.
6. Represents performance share units ("PSUs") granted on March 7, 2026 under the 2019 EIP. The number of PSUs reported is the target award and may be subject to a payout ranging from 0% to 200% of the target award depending on the actual achievement of the performance goals at the end of the performance period. The PSUs vest based on actual performance during the Issuer's three fiscal years beginning on January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2028.
Remarks:
Kathy Medford by Power of Attorney 03/10/2026
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did Weatherford (WFRD) CEO Girish Saligram report?

He reported vesting of 15,291 restricted share units, with 6,018 shares withheld for taxes, and new grants of 28,380 restricted share units plus 85,141 performance share units. All actions relate to Weatherford’s 2019 Equity Incentive Plan and executive compensation.

How many Weatherford (WFRD) shares does the CEO hold after these Form 4 transactions?

After the reported transactions, Girish Saligram holds 126,349 Weatherford ordinary shares directly. The filing also shows 942,274 shares held through a trust and 100,000 shares through a grantor retained annuity trust, reflecting significant additional indirect ownership interests.

What equity awards did the Weatherford (WFRD) CEO receive on March 7, 2026?

On March 7, 2026, he received 28,380 restricted share units and 85,141 performance share units under the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan. The performance share units have a target level that can pay out from 0% to 200% based on multi-year performance.

Over what period will the new Weatherford (WFRD) RSUs and PSUs vest?

The 2026 restricted share units vest in three equal annual installments over the three-year period following the March 7, 2026 grant date. The performance share units vest based on actual performance over Weatherford’s fiscal years 2026, 2027, and 2028 combined.

Why were 6,018 Weatherford (WFRD) shares withheld from the CEO on March 7, 2026?

6,018 shares were withheld to satisfy Girish Saligram’s tax obligations upon vesting of restricted share units. This tax withholding mechanism is permitted under Weatherford’s 2019 Equity Incentive Plan and does not represent an open-market sale of shares.

How are Weatherford (WFRD) performance share units for the CEO determined?

The 85,141 performance share units granted represent a target award. Actual payout can range from 0% to 200% of this target, depending on how Weatherford performs against defined goals over the three fiscal years from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2028.
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