NOMURA News Release

Nomura Announces New Appointments in International Operations

Tokyo, June 18, 2009 – Nomura Holdings, Inc. today announced the following new appointments to key management positions in its international operations, effective July 1, 2009. All appointments are subject to local internal and regulatory approvals.

Nomura Holding America Inc.

Chief Operating Officer Takeo Sumino

Banque Nomura France

Co-Chairman Satoshi Imai

Nomura Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.

President and CEO Yoshikazu Adachi

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Nomura

Nomura is a leading financial services group and the preeminent Asian-based investment bank with worldwide reach. Nomura provides a broad range of innovative solutions tailored to the specific requirements of individual, institutional, corporate and government clients through an international network in over 30 countries. Based in Tokyo and with regional headquarters in Hong Kong, London, and New York, Nomura employs about 26,000 staff worldwide. Nomura's unique understanding of Asia enables the company to make a difference for clients through five business divisions: retail, global markets, investment banking, merchant banking, and asset management. For further information about Nomura, please visit www.nomura.com.

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