October 28, 2020

Nomura Holdings, Inc.

Tokyo, October 28, 2020 - Nomura Holdings, Inc. today announced that it has resolved to cancel a part of its own shares in accordance with Article 178 of the Companies Act of Japan.

Outline of Cancellation

1. Type of shares to be cancelled Nomura Holdings common shares
2. Number of shares to be cancelled 260,000,000 shares
(7.4 percent of outstanding shares)
3. Scheduled cancellation date December 1, 2020

(Reference)Policy for Cancellation of Own Shares

In principle, Nomura will retain a maximum of approximately 5% of the total number of issued shares and will cancel shares exceeding this amount.

Nomura

Nomura is a financial services group with an integrated global network. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its four business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking), and Banking. Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com.