NEW YORK, July 31, 2020 – The New York Stock Exchange LLC (“NYSE” or “Exchange”) announced today that the staff of NYSE Regulation has determined to commence proceedings to delist the ordinary shares of Noble Corporation plc (the “Company”) — ticker symbol NE — from the NYSE. Trading in the Company’s ordinary shares will be suspended immediately.

NYSE Regulation reached its decision that the Company is no longer suitable for listing pursuant to Listed Company Manual Section 802.01D after the Company’s July 31, 2020 disclosure that the Company has filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. In reaching its delisting determination, NYSE Regulation noted the uncertainty as to the ultimate effect of this process on the value of the Company’s common stock. 

The Company has a right to a review of this determination by a Committee of the Board of Directors of the Exchange. The NYSE will apply to the Securities and Exchange Commission to delist the Company’s securities upon completion of all applicable procedures, including any appeal by the Company of the NYSE Regulation staff’s decision.

Company Contacts:
Craig Muirhead, Vice President - Investor Relations and Treasurer
Noble Drilling Services Inc.
713-239-6564, or at investors@noblecorp.com