Noble Corp plc incurred senior notes of $800,000,000 in aggregate principal amount at 6.250% per annum maturing June 15, 2034.
“entered into an indenture (the “Indenture”), pursuant to which the Issuer issued $800,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of the Issuer’s 6.250% Senior Notes due 2034 (the “2034 Notes”).”
Material Agreements
Noble Corp plc entered into Indenture with HSBC Bank USA, National Association valued at $800,000,000 (effective 2026-06-11).
“On June 11, 2026, Noble Finance II LLC (the “Issuer”), a Delaware corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of Noble Corporation plc, a public limited company formed under the laws of England and Wales (“Parent”), certain of the Issuer’s subsidiaries (the “Guarantors”) and HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as trustee (the “Trustee”), entered into an indenture (the “Indenture”), pursuant to which the Issuer issued $800,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of the Issuer’s 6.250% Senior Notes due 2034 (the “2034 Notes”).”
Material Agreements
Noble Corp plc amended Third Amendment to the Amended and Restated Senior Secured Revolving Credit Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent for the lenders valued at $650.0 million (effective 2026-05-29).
“On May 29, 2026, Noble Finance II LLC (the “Noble Finance Borrower” or the “Issuer”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Noble Corporation plc (the “Company”), entered into the Third Amendment to the Amended and Restated Senior Secured Revolving Credit Agreement (the “Third Amendment”), among the Noble Finance Borrower and Noble International Finance Company, a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of the Noble Finance Borrower (“NIFCO” and, together with the Noble Finance Borrower, the “Noble Borrowers”), each of the other credit parties party thereto, each of the lenders party thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent for the lenders (the “Administrative Agent”).”
Debt Financings
Noble Corp plc amended revolving credit of $650.0 million with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent maturing May 29, 2031.
“The Third Amendment amends the Amended and Restated Senior Secured Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of April 18, 2023 (the “A&R Credit Agreement”), among the Noble Borrowers, the lenders and other parties party thereto from time to time and the Administrative Agent, to, among other things, (i) increase the total revolving commitments under the senior secured revolving credit facility governed by the A&R Credit Agreement (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) from $550.0 million to $650.0 million and (ii) extend the scheduled maturity of the Revolving Credit Facility from April 18, 2028 to May 29, 2031.”
Jeff Miller was appointed as Director at Noble Corp plc.
“On May 21, 2026, Noble Corporation plc (the "Company") increased the size of its board of directors (the “Board”) to eight directors and appointed Mr. Jeff Miller as a director of the Company to fill the vacancy resulting from that increase, effective immediately.”
Shareholder Votes
Noble Corp plc shareholders approved Authorization for Board of Directors to allot shares without rights of pre-emption at the 2026-04-29 meeting.
“15. Resolution 15 : The resolution to authorize the Board of Director to allot shares without rights of pre-emption was approved. For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 114,320,989 26,841,561 61,189 —”
Shareholder Votes
Noble Corp plc shareholders approved Authorization for Board of Directors to allot shares at the 2026-04-29 meeting.
“14. Resolution 14 : The resolution to authorize the Board of Directors to allot shares was approved. For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 114,921,876 26,241,026 60,837 —”
Shareholder Votes
Noble Corp plc shareholders approved Approval of Directors' Remuneration Policy at the 2026-04-29 meeting.
“13. Resolution 13 : The resolution to approve the Directors’ Remuneration Policy (contained within the Directors’ Remuneration Report) was approved. For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 134,177,570 1,584,568 102,391 5,359,210”
Shareholder Votes
Noble Corp plc shareholders approved Advisory vote on Directors' Remuneration Report (excluding remuneration policy) at the 2026-04-29 meeting.
“12. Resolution 12 : The resolution to approve, by advisory vote, the Directors’ Remuneration Report (other than the part containing the directors’ remuneration policy) was approved. For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 132,991,457 2,759,908 113,164 5,359,210”
Shareholder Votes
Noble Corp plc shareholders approved Advisory vote on compensation of named executive officers as disclosed in proxy statement at the 2026-04-29 meeting.
“11. Resolution 11 : The resolution to approve, by advisory vote, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement was approved. For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 127,864,638 2,809,705 5,190,186 5,359,210”
Shareholder Votes
Noble Corp plc shareholders approved Authorization for Audit Committee to determine remuneration of UK statutory auditors at the 2026-04-29 meeting.
“10. Resolution 10 : The resolution authorizing the Audit Committee to determine the remuneration of the Company’s UK Statutory Auditors was approved. For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 140,230,276 945,236 48,227 —”
Shareholder Votes
Noble Corp plc shareholders approved Re-appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as UK statutory auditors until 2027 annual general meeting at the 2026-04-29 meeting.
“9. Resolution 9 : The resolution to re-appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s UK statutory auditors, until the annual general meeting in 2027, was approved. For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 133,445,634 7,739,654 38,451 —”
Shareholder Votes
Noble Corp plc shareholders approved Ratify appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026 at the 2026-04-29 meeting.
“8. Resolution 8 : The resolution to ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026 was approved. For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 133,395,653 7,720,864 107,222 —”
Shareholder Votes
Noble Corp plc shareholders approved Election of Directors for terms expiring at the 2027 annual general meeting at the 2026-04-29 meeting.
“1. Resolution 1 : The following individual was elected to the Company’s Board of Directors for a term that will expire at the annual general meeting in 2027: Nominee For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes Erik Bergöö 135,694,312 54,883 115,334 5,359,210”
Earnings Releases
Noble Corp plc reported full year 2026 results: revenue $2,800-$3,000 million. Guidance reaffirmed.
“For the full year 2026, previous guidance is maintained for Revenue ($2,800-$3,000 million) and Adjusted EBITDA ($940-$1,020 million), while guidance for capital expenditures is increased to $615-$665 million (previously $590-$640 million) due to the Noble Deliverer’s reactivation.”
Earnings Releases
Noble Corp plc reported the quarter ended March 31, 2026 results: net income $121 million, EPS $0.75.
“Q1 Net Income of $121 million, Diluted Earnings per Share of $0.75, Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share of $0.26, Adjusted EBITDA of $277 million, net cash provided by operating activities of $273 million, and Free Cash Flow of $169 million.”
Ann D. Pickard departed as Director at Noble Corp plc.
“On March 24, 2025, each of Mr. Alastair Maxwell and Ms. Ann D. Pickard notified the board of directors (the "Board") of Noble Corporation plc (the "Company") that they will not stand for re-election at the Company’s 2025 Annual General Meeting (the "2025 AGM").”
Alastair Maxwell departed as Director at Noble Corp plc.
“On March 24, 2025, each of Mr. Alastair Maxwell and Ms. Ann D. Pickard notified the board of directors (the "Board") of Noble Corporation plc (the "Company") that they will not stand for re-election at the Company’s 2025 Annual General Meeting (the "2025 AGM").”
M&A Transactions
Noble Corp plc completed an acquisition involving Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. for $5.65 in cash, without interest, and 0.2316 Noble Shares (closed 2024-09-04).
“262 of the Delaware General Corporation Law) was converted automatically into the right to receive the following consideration (collectively, the “ Merger Consideration ”): (i) $5.65 in cash, without interest (the “ Per Share Cash Consideration ”), (ii) 0.2316 (the “ Exchange Ratio ”) of validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable A ordinary shares, $0.00001”
Patrice Douglas was appointed as Director at Noble Corp plc.
“appointed Ms. Patrice Douglas as a director of Noble, effective as of immediately following the Effective Time.”
Earnings Releases
Noble Corp plc updated its first quarter 2024 guidance (reaffirmed).
“On May 6, 2024, Noble Corporation plc (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its condensed consolidated financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2024.”
Earnings Releases
Noble Corp plc reported full year 2024 results: revenue Total Revenue $2,550 to $2,700 million. Guidance initiated.
“Full Year 2024 Guidance provided as follows: Total Revenue $2,550 to $2,700 million, Adjusted EBITDA $925 to $1,025 million, Capital Additions (net of reimbursements) $400 to $440 million”
Earnings Releases
Noble Corp plc reported full year 2023 results: net income Full Year 2023 Net Income of $482 million.
“RESS RELEASE NOBLE CORPORATION PLC ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2023 RESULTS • Full Year 2023 Net Income of $482 million, Adjusted EBITDA of $810 million, cash provided by operating activities of $574 million, and Free Cash Flow of $184 million.”
Earnings Releases
Noble Corp plc reported the quarter ended December 31, 2023 results: net income Net Income of $150 million, EPS Basic Earnings (Loss) Per Share 1.06.
“Net income decreased to $150 million in the fourth quarter, down from $158 million in the third quarter”
H. Keith Jennings was appointed as director at Noble Corp plc.
“On November 22, 2023, Noble Corporation plc (the “Company”) increased the size of the board of directors of the Company (the "Board") from seven to eight members and appointed Mr. H. Keith Jennings as a director to fill the vacancy resulting from that increase.”
Earnings Releases
Noble Corp plc reported the quarter ended September 30, 2023 results: revenue $ 697, net income $158 million, EPS $1.09. Guidance raised.
“today reported third quarter 2023 results. Three Months Ended (in millions, except per share amounts) September 30, 2023 September 30, 2022 June 30, 2023 Total Revenue $ 697 $ 306 $ 639 Contract Drilling Services Revenue 671 289 606 Net Income (Loss) 158 34 66 Adjusted EBITDA* 283 97 188 Adjusted Net Income (Loss)* 127 41 56 Basic Earnings (Loss) Per”
Laura Campbell departed as Chief Accounting Officer at Noble Corp plc.
“Ms. Laura Campbell, who will continue as Senior Advisor to the CFO to assist with the transition, until her retirement from the Company on March 15, 2024.”
Jennifer Yeung was appointed as Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer at Noble Corp plc.
“On October 2, 2023, Noble Corporation plc (the "Company") announced that Ms. Jennifer Yeung had joined the Company and will assume the role of Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer ("CAO") immediately following the Company's filing of its Form 10-Q for the third quarter of 2023.”
Earnings Releases
Noble Corp plc reported the quarter ended March 31, 2023 results: revenue $610, net income $108 million, EPS $0.74.
““Company”) today reported first quarter 2023 results. Three Months Ended (in millions, except per share amounts) March 31, 2023 March 31, 2022 December 31, 2022 Total Revenue $ 610 $ 210 $ 623 Contract Drilling Services Revenue 575 195 586 Net Income (Loss) 108 (37) 135 Adjusted EBITDA* 138 27 157 Adjusted Net Income (Loss)* 27 (8) 61 Basic Earnings (Loss)”
Debt Financings
Noble Corp plc amended revolving credit of $550.0 million with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A..
“the revolving credit facility under the A&R Credit Agreement (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) provides for commitments of $550.0 million”
Debt Financings
Noble Corp plc incurred senior notes of $600,000,000 with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association at 8.000% per annum maturing April 15, 2030.
“issued $600,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of the Issuer’s 8.000% Senior Notes due 2030”
Material Agreements
Noble Corp plc entered into Amended and Restated Senior Secured Revolving Credit Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. valued at $550.0 million (effective 2023-04-18).
“by entering into an Amended and Restated Senior Secured Revolving Credit Agreement, dated April 18, 2023 (the “A&R Credit Agreement”), by and among the Issuer, Noble International Finance Company and Noble Drilling A/S, as borrowers”
Material Agreements
Noble Corp plc entered into Indenture with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association valued at $600,000,000 (effective 2023-04-18).
“entered into an indenture (the “Indenture”), pursuant to which the Issuer issued $600,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of the Issuer’s 8.000% Senior Notes due 2030 (the “2030 Notes”).”
Jennie Howard was appointed as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Noble Corp plc.
“Mr. Turcotte will be succeeded in his current role by Jennie Howard”
William Turcotte retired as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Noble Corp plc.
“Mr. Turcotte will continue to serve in his current role until April 1, 2023, at which time he will transition out of his role”
Earnings Releases
Noble Corp plc updated its the fourth quarter of 2022 guidance (lowered).
“In accordance with Danish legal and stock exchange requirements, Noble announced that, although Noble has not completed its preparation of audited financial statements for the fourth quarter of 2022, it has determined, based on preliminary results, that it expects Adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP financial measure) to be between $140 and $150 million, rather than between $155 and $175 million as previously disclosed.”
Debt Financings
Noble Corp plc incurred term loan of $350,000,000 with DNB Bank ASA (as Agent).
“On December 22, 2022 the Utilisation Date (as defined in the New DNB Credit Facility) occurred under the New DNB Credit Facility, and the Borrower borrowed the full $350,000,000 available thereunder.”
Material Agreements
Noble Corp plc entered into New DNB Credit Facility with DNB Capital LLC, JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A., London Branch, Nykredit Bank A/S, Clifford Capital Pte. Ltd., Barclays Bank PLC, Danske Bank A/S, HSBC Bank USA, N.A., Nordea Bank ABP, New York Branch, Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc., as Mandated Lead Arrangers and Bookrunners, DNB Markets, Inc., as valued at $350,000,000 (effective 2022-11-22).
“On November 22, 2022, Noble Corporation plc (the “ Company ”) entered into a Term Facility Agreement among The Drilling Company of 1972 A/S, as the Borrower (the “ Borrower ”), the Company, as parent guarantor, certain subsidiaries of the Borrower party thereto as guarantors, DNB Capital LLC, JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A., London Branch, Nykredit Bank A/S, Clifford Capital Pte. Ltd., Barclays Bank PLC, Danske Bank A/S, HSBC Bank USA, N.A., Nordea Bank ABP, New York Branch and Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc., as Mandated Lead Arrangers and Bookrunners, DNB Markets, Inc., as Coordinator, DNB Bank ASA New York Branch as Agent and Security Agent and the other lenders party thereto (the “ New DNB Credit Facility ”). The New DNB Credit Facility provides for a $350,000,000 secured term loan.”
Earnings Releases
Noble Corp plc reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2022.
“On November 2, 2022, Noble Corporation plc (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its condensed consolidated financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2022.”
Blake A. Denton was appointed as Senior Vice President — Marketing and Contracts at Noble Corp plc.
“the Board appointed Caroline Alting as Senior Vice President — Operation Excellence and Blake A. Denton as Senior Vice President — Marketing and Contracts.”
Caroline Alting was appointed as Senior Vice President — Operation Excellence at Noble Corp plc.
“the Board appointed Caroline Alting as Senior Vice President — Operation Excellence and Blake A. Denton as Senior Vice President — Marketing and Contracts.”
Alastair Maxwell was appointed as director at Noble Corp plc.
“three additional members were appointed to the Board, effective as of the Closing Date: Claus V. Hemmingsen, Kristin H. Holth and Alastair Maxwell.”
Kristin H. Holth was appointed as director at Noble Corp plc.
“three additional members were appointed to the Board, effective as of the Closing Date: Claus V. Hemmingsen, Kristin H. Holth and Alastair Maxwell.”
Claus V. Hemmingsen was appointed as director at Noble Corp plc.
“three additional members were appointed to the Board, effective as of the Closing Date: Claus V. Hemmingsen, Kristin H. Holth and Alastair Maxwell.”
Caroline Alting was appointed as Senior Vice President — Operational Excellence at Noble Corp plc.
“Effective as of the Closing Date, the Board appointed Caroline Alting as Senior Vice President — Operational Excellence.”
Blake A. Denton was appointed as Senior Vice President — Marketing and Contracts at Noble Corp plc.
“Blake A. Denton as Senior Vice President — Marketing and Contracts”
Joey M. Kawaja was appointed as Senior Vice President — Operations at Noble Corp plc.
“Joey M. Kawaja as Senior Vice President — Operations”
Laura D. Campbell was appointed as Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller at Noble Corp plc.
“appointed Laura D. Campbell as Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller”
Richard B. Barker changed role as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Noble Corp plc.
“Richard B. Barker’s title to Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer”
Robert W. Eifler changed role as President and Chief Executive Officer at Noble Corp plc.
“approved changes to Robert W. Eifler’s title to President and Chief Executive Officer”
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