NOBLE ENERGY INC | 2013 | FY | 3

We have a non-qualified deferred compensation plan for which participant-directed investments are held in a rabbi trust and are available to satisfy the claims of our creditors in the event of bankruptcy or insolvency. Participants may elect to receive distributions in either cash or shares of our common stock. Components of the rabbi trust are as follows:
 
 
December 31,
(millions, except share amounts)
 
2013
 
2012
Rabbi Trust Assets
 
 
 
 
Mutual Fund Investments
 
$
88

 
$
84

Noble Energy Common Stock (at Fair Value)
 
88

 
76

Total Rabbi Trust Assets
 
176

 
160

Liability Under Related Deferred Compensation Plan
 
$
176

 
$
160

Number of Shares of Noble Energy Common Stock Held by Rabbi Trust
 
1,292,335

 
1,493,343

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