Nomura Holdings, Inc.

Tokyo, March 2, 2026—Nomura Holdings, Inc. today announced the status of its ongoing share buyback program resolved at a meeting of the Board of Directors held on January 30, 2026, pursuant to the company’s articles of incorporation set out in accordance with Article 459-1 of the Companies Act of Japan.

Details of share buyback

1.

Type of shares

Common shares

2.

Number of shares repurchased

7,913,300 shares

3.

Aggregate purchase amount

11,298,296,950 yen

4.

Purchase period

February 17, 2026, to February 28, 2026

5.

Method of repurchase

Purchase on the stock exchange via trust bank

(Reference)
Share buyback program resolution at Board of Directors meeting on January 30, 2026

1.

Type of shares

Common shares

2.

Total shares authorized for repurchase

Up to 100 million shares

(3.2% of outstanding shares)

3.

Total value of shares authorized for repurchase

Up to 60 billion yen

4.

Period

February 17, 2026, to September 30, 2026

(excluding the ten business days following the announcement of quarterly operating results)

5.

Method of repurchase

Purchase on the stock exchange via trust bank

(The details of the trust agreement, including the timing to start the buyback, will be decided separately by a Representative Executive Officer or the CFO)

The accumulative number of shares purchased as of February 28, 2026, pursuant to the Board of Directors’ resolution above:

1.

Number of shares repurchased

7,913,300 shares

2.

Aggregate purchase amount

11,298,296,950 yen