NOV Inc. — Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement 2024

Apr 4, 2024

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You invested in NOV INC. and it’s time to vote!

You have the right to vote on proposals being presented at the Annual Meeting. This is an important notice regarding the availability of proxy material for the stockholder meeting to be held on May 15, 2024.

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THIS IS NOT A VOTABLE BALLOT

This is an overview of the proposals being presented at the upcoming stockholder meeting. Please follow the instructions on the reverse side to vote these important matters.

Voting Items		Board Recommends
1.	To elect ten nominees as directors of the Company for a
term of one year.
	Nominees:
1a.	Clay C. Williams	For
1b.	Greg L. Armstrong	For
1c.	Marcela E. Donadio	For
1d.	Ben A. Guill	For
1e.	David D. Harrison	For
1f.	Patricia Martinez	For
1g.	Eric L. Mattson	For
1h.	Patricia B. Melcher	For
1i.	William R. Thomas	For
1j.	Robert S. Welborn	For
2.	To ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditors of the Company for 2024.	For
3.	To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.	For
NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.

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