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Insider Sale by Barker Richard B. (EVP, CFO)

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Trade Summary

5 days ago, Barker Richard B., serving as EVP, CFO at Noble Corp Plc (NE), sold 150,000 shares at $46.63 per share, for a total transaction value of $6,994,494.00. Following this transaction, Barker Richard B. now holds 164,781 shares of NE.

This sale represents a 48.00% decrease in Barker Richard B.'s stake in the company. This is considered a high-conviction trade given the significant change in ownership.

The trade was executed on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 and publicly disclosed via SEC Form 4 filing on Thursday, March 19, 2026, 1 day after the trade was made.

Noble Corp Plc operates in the ENERGY sector, specifically within the OIL & GAS DRILLING industry. Insider selling activity in this sector can provide valuable signals about industry trends and company-specific developments.

Barker Richard B.

Barker Richard B.

EVP, CFO

Richard B. Barker is the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (EVP & CFO) of Noble Corporation plc (NYSE: NE), a leading offshore drilling contractor.[[1]](https://theorg.com/org/noble-corp-plc/org-chart/richard-b-barker)[[3]](https://www.noblecorp.com/investors/corporate-governance/board-of-directors/person-details/default.aspx?ItemId=e0ee97c7-96c1-454f-8856-32ce8cce1ae9)[[4]](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1895262/000189526225000016/exhibit322-richardbarkerce.htm) He was promoted to EVP & CFO in January 2024, having served as Senior Vice President and CFO since joining the company in March 2020 to replace Stephen M. Butz.[[1]](https://theorg.com/org/noble-corp-plc/org-chart/richard-b-barker)[[2]](https://www.noblecorp.com/investors/news/news-details/2020/Noble-Corporation-plc-Announces-Departure-Of-Chief-Financial-Officer-And-Names-Replacement/default.aspx)[[3]](https://www.noblecorp.com/investors/corporate-governance/board-of-directors/person-details/default.aspx?ItemId=e0ee97c7-96c1-454f-8856-32ce8cce1ae9) Prior to Noble, Barker built a distinguished career in investment banking, specializing in oilfield services and equipment, with roles at Moelis & Company (2019-2020), JPMorgan Chase & Co., Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co., and Goldman Sachs & Co..[[1]](https://theorg.com/org/noble-corp-plc/org-chart/richard-b-barker)[[2]](https://www.noblecorp.com/investors/news/news-details/2020/Noble-Corporation-plc-Announces-Departure-Of-Chief-Financial-Officer-And-Names-Replacement/default.aspx)[[3]](https://www.noblecorp.com/investors/corporate-governance/board-of-directors/person-details/default.aspx?ItemId=e0ee97c7-96c1-454f-8856-32ce8cce1ae9) He holds a B.A. in Mathematical Economic Analysis and Managerial Studies, earned magna cum laude from Rice University.[[1]](https://theorg.com/org/noble-corp-plc/org-chart/richard-b-barker)[[2]](https://www.noblecorp.com/investors/news/news-details/2020/Noble-Corporation-plc-Announces-Departure-Of-Chief-Financial-Officer-And-Names-Replacement/default.aspx)[[3]](https://www.noblecorp.com/investors/corporate-governance/board-of-directors/person-details/default.aspx?ItemId=e0ee97c7-96c1-454f-8856-32ce8cce1ae9) In a recent insider transaction on February 19, 2026, Barker sold 20,000 A Ordinary Shares of Noble Corp at $42.96 per share, retaining 314,781 shares.[[5]](https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/NE/form-4-noble-corp-plc-insider-trading-activity-d82a2d0176c6.html)[[6]](https://www.gurufocus.com/news/8638288/insider-sell-richard-barker-sells-20000-shares-of-noble-corp-plc)

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Trade Price

$46.63

Quantity

150,000

Total Value

$6,994,494.00

Shares Owned

164,781

Trade Date

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

5 days ago

SEC Filing Date

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Filed 1 day after trade

ENERGYOIL & GAS DRILLING

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