News Release Nomura Holdings Nomura Announces Status of Share Buyback Program from Market (PDF)

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Nomura Announces Status of Share Buyback Program from Market Tokyo, February 26, 2015-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 29, 2015, 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

Nomura Holdings common shares

2. Number of shares repurchased

30,162,900 shares

3. Aggregate purchase amount

21,453,245,140 yen

4. Purchase period

February 16, 2015, to February 25, 2015

5. Method of repurchase

Purchase on the stock exchange via trust bank

(Reference) Share buyback program resolution at Board of Directors meeting on January 29, 2015

1. Type of shares

Nomura Holdings common shares

2. Total shares authorized for repurchase

Up to 40 million shares

(1.0% of outstanding shares)

(approximately 5 million shares are expected to be used for stock options)

3. Total value of shares authorized for repurchase

Up to 30 billion yen

4. Period

February 16, 2015, to March 27, 2015

5. Method of repurchase

Purchase on the stock exchange via trust bank

Accumulative number of shares purchased as of February 25, 2015, pursuant to the above Board of Directors resolution

1. Number of shares repurchased

30,162,900 shares

2. Aggregate purchase amount

21,453,245,140 yen

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Nomura

Nomura is an Asia-based financial services group with an integrated global network spanning over 30 countries. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Retail, Asset Management, and Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment 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.

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