NOV Inc. filed SEC Form 8-K: Leadership Update

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

NOV INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Appointment of Officers

On February 19, 2026, Ben A. Guill, director of NOV Inc. (the “Company”), informed the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) that he resigned as a member of the Board effective following the Company’s Board meeting on February 19, 2026 due to his future personal schedule and other time commitments. Mr. Guill’s resignation from the Board is not the result of any dispute or disagreement with the Company or the Board on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies, or practices.

The Company thanks Mr. Guill for his distinguished service on the Board and significant contributions to the Company.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.