

Branch office at the incorporation
Opening advertisementWith Tokushichi now overseeing the general development of the Nomura enterprises, Otogo Kataoka was elected president of The Nomura Securities Co., Ltd. and all other founding members became directors. Ownership of the stock at this time was dominated by Nomura & Co., the parent company, with 98,000 shares. The remaining 2,000 shares were held by seven individuals involved in the new company's foundation. With all preparations completed, the new company was registered and The Nomura Securities Co., Ltd. was officially born. The date was December 25, 1925.