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Nomura to Support Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games as Gold Partner in Securities Category

Nomura Holdings, Inc. has reached an agreement to sponsor the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games (Tokyo 2020 Games) as the exclusive Gold Partner in Securities category.

As a Gold Partner, the highest tier in the Tokyo 2020 domestic Sponsorship Programme, Nomura will support both the Tokyo 2020 Games and the Japanese national Olympic and Paralympic teams for a six-year period until the end of 2020.

In the lead up to the announcement, Koji Nagai met with Yoshiro Mori, President of The Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games and former Prime Minister of Japan, to pledge the firm's support for the Tokyo 2020 Games.

The vision of the Tokyo 2020 Games, "Sport has the power to change the world and our future," is underpinned by the three core concepts of "Achieving Personal Best," "Unity in Diversity," and "Connecting to Tomorrow."

This vision resonates with Nomura's long-standing culture of taking on new challenges and the firm's commitment to driving change. By becoming a Gold Partner, Nomura aims to contribute to the success of the Tokyo 2020 Games and help athletes, companies, and Japanese society achieve new highs.

Nomura Group CEO Koji Nagai said: "Nomura has a long history of taking on new challenges and supporting the aspirations of corporates and individuals. By supporting athletes on their journey to 2020 and helping companies adapt to the changing environment, we aim to contribute to the success of the Tokyo 2020 Games while fostering economic growth and social development in Japan."

Nomura Holdings held a press conference at the Tokyo Stock Exchange on March 25 to announce its sponsorship of the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games (Tokyo 2020 Games) as the exclusive Gold Partner in the Securities category.

Speaking at the press conference, Yukihiko Nunomura, Senior Executive Board Member and COO of The Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, said: "The Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games will be an opportunity for all of Japan to showcase to the world the best aspects of our country such as Japanese culture and technology. We are working to make the Games an event that has the potential to change Japan and the world from 2020 onwards. We are delighted to conclude a Gold Partner agreement with Nomura Holdings today. We look forward to the support that Nomura will provide as a Tokyo 2020 Gold Partner, and hope that the company will continue the vital role it is playing in the capital markets and Japanese economy."

Hirobumi Kawano, Vice President, Japanese Olympic Committee, said: "The Japanese Olympic Committee is very pleased to welcome Nomura Holdings as a Gold Partner. When athletes compete on the international stage, we not only see a lot of drama, it also gives people dreams, hope and courage through sport, and contributes to creating a vibrant society and promoting international unity. In order for the Japanese Olympic and Paralympic teams to do their best in 2020, with the cooperation of Nomura Holdings we will work together with Japanese sports associations, the government and other bodies to ensure the success of the Games."

Yasushi Yamawaki, President of the Japanese Paralympic Committee, said: "The word "Paralympic" was first used 50 years ago at the 1964 Tokyo Games based on a proposal by Japan and it has formed the foundation of promoting sports for the physically impaired in Japan. In 2020, the world's spotlight will be on Tokyo as it becomes the first city to host the Paralympic Games twice. The Paralympics has the power to change the mindset of physically impaired people and transform society. We believe the Tokyo Paralympic Games will be the first step towards creating a vibrant society where everyone can live together, recognizing differences and diversity and helping each other. Together with Nomura Holdings and with a view to future generations, we will focus our efforts on creating a sustainable vibrant society where everyone can live together."

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