Noble Corporation announces major shareholder

SUGAR LAND, Texas, Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pursuant to Sections 30 and 38 of the Danish Capital Markets Act, Noble Corporation plc ("Noble") hereby announces receipt of the following notifications following the completion of the business combination between Noble and The Drilling Company of 1972 A/S ("Maersk Drilling"):

On October 3, 2022, APMH INVEST A/S has, on behalf of itself and its ultimate owner A.P. MØLLER OG HUSTRU CHASTINE MC-KINNEY MØLLERS FOND TIL ALMENE FORMAAL, notified Noble that upon completion of the recommended voluntary public share exchange offer by Noble on October 3, 2022 (the "Exchange Offer"), APMH INVEST A/S holds 27,890,529 A ordinary shares in Noble corresponding to 21.37% of the total share capital and 21.37% of the total voting rights in Noble. APMH INVEST A/S is wholly owned by A.P. MØLLER HOLDING A/S, which is wholly owned by A.P. MØLLER OG HUSTRU CHASTINE MC-KINNEY MØLLERS FOND TIL ALMENE FORMAAL.

About Noble Corporation

Noble is a leading offshore drilling contractor for the oil and gas industry. Noble owns and operates one of the most modern, versatile, and technically advanced fleets in the offshore drilling industry. Noble and its predecessors have been engaged in the contract drilling of oil and gas wells since 1921. Noble performs, through its subsidiaries, contract drilling services with a fleet of offshore drilling units focused largely on ultra-deepwater and high specification jackup drilling opportunities in both established and emerging regions worldwide.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

This announcement is for information purposes only and does not constitute or contain any invitation, solicitation, recommendation, offer or advice to any person to subscribe for or otherwise acquire or dispose of any securities of Noble.

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