Group Structure | Global Merchant Banking

Global Merchant Banking is committed to providing solutions to clients by using our own capital to increase the corporate value of the companies we invest in. Our high-value-added approach based on extensive merchant banking expertise and the comprehensive capabilities and strong client base of Nomura Group position us to deliver results. We are at the leading edge of the investing business, helping our corporate clients tackle management issues. We are increasing our presence and contributing to growth across Nomura Group.

Outline

Global Merchant Banking engages in private equity investments, primarily in Japan and Europe, using Nomura's own capital to invest in companies with prospects for future growth and improved earnings. In Japan, Nomura Principal Finance (NPF) conducts buyouts and corporate rehabilitations, while Nomura Research & Advisory (NR&A) makes venture capital investments through funds. In Europe, we invest in funds that are operated and managed by Terra Firma, an independent private equity firm, while Nomura Phase4 Ventures (NPV) invests in the biopharma area and the Private Equity Group (PEG) invests in the technology and healthcare fields.

As we invest our own capital in companies that show prospects of growth and improving performance, we work with these companies to address the issues they confront, and after increasing their corporate value we exit through IPOs and other methods. Our competitive edge comes from expertise in merchant banking gained from our experience in Europe, especially in London. Strengths we bring to this business are our know-how, the largest client base in Japan, global research capabilities, and the ample financial resources of Nomura Group. Another feature that sets us apart is that at each stage, from the development of new investment opportunities through raising the value of portfolio companies and securing returns on these investments, we work with other divisions and draw on Nomura Group's comprehensive capabilities.