Nomura Issues 2nd and 3rd Series Unsecured Subordinated Bonds
Tokyo, March 11, 2008 – Nomura Securities Co., Ltd. today announced that it has determined the terms of its Second and Third series of unsecured subordinated bonds in the total principal amount of 126.1 billion yen, to be issued targeting institutional investors via public offering in Japan. Terms of the issues are as outlined below.
Second Series of Nomura Securities Co., Ltd. Unsecured Subordinated Bonds
| 1. Amount of Issue | 76.9 billion yen |
Provided that, if the subscription proceeds are less than the total amount of issue, then the total amount of the issue will be determined according to the subscription proceeds. |
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| 2. Denomination of each Bond | 100 million yen |
| 3. Issue Price | 100.00 yen per face value of 100 yen |
| 4. Interest Rate | 6 month JPY-LIBOR-BBA plus 0.55% per annum |
| 5. Offering Period | March 11, 2008 |
| 6. Payment Date | March 26, 2008 |
| 7. Interest Payment Dates | March 26 and September 26 of each year |
| 8. Maturity Date | March 26, 2013 |
| 9. Redemption Price | 100% of the principal amount |
| 10. Security or Guarantee | The Bonds are not secured by any pledge, mortgage or other charge on any assets or revenues of the Company or of others, nor are they guaranteed. There are no assets reserved as security for the Bonds. |
| 11. Place for Application | Head office and branch offices of Nomura Securities Co., Ltd. |
| 12. Book-entry Transfer Institution | Japan Securities Depository Center, Inc. |
| 13. Fiscal Agent | The Nomura Trust and Banking Co., Ltd. |
| 14. Rating | The Bonds have been given a rating of "A+" from Rating and Investment Information, Inc. and "AA-" from Japan Credit Rating Agency, Ltd. |
Third Series of Nomura Securities Co., Ltd. Unsecured Subordinated Bonds
| 1. Amount of Issue | 49.2 billion yen |
Provided that, if the subscription proceeds are less than the total amount of issue, then the total amount of the issue will be determined according to the subscription proceeds. |
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| 2. Denomination of each Bond | 100 million yen |
| 3. Issue Price | 99.97 yen per face value of 100 yen |
| 4. Interest Rate | 2.28% per annum |
| 5. Offering Period | March 11, 2008 |
| 6. Payment Date | March 26, 2008 |
| 7. Interest Payment Dates | March 26 and September 26 of each year |
| 8. Maturity Date | March 26, 2018 |
| 9. Redemption Price | 100% of the principal amount |
| 10. Security or Guarantee | The Bonds are not secured by any pledge, mortgage or other charge on any assets or revenues of the Company or of others, nor are they guaranteed. There are no assets reserved as security for the Bonds. |
| 11. Place for Application | Head office and branch offices of Nomura Securities Co., Ltd. |
| 12. Book-entry Transfer Institution | Japan Securities Depository Center, Inc. |
| 13. Fiscal Agent | The Nomura Trust and Banking Co., Ltd. |
| 14. Rating | The Bonds have been given a rating of "A+" from Rating and Investment Information, Inc. and "AA-" from Japan Credit Rating Agency, Ltd. |
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