News Release Nomura Holdings Nomura Selected as Component of Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes (PDF)

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Nomura Selected as Component of Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes Tokyo, September 16, 2015-Nomura Holdings, Inc. today announced that it has been selected as a component of the DJSI World Index and DJSI Asia Pacific Index. The Dow Jones Sustainability Indices ("DJSI") are the world's first and leading global sustainability benchmarks.

This year, a total of 317 companies (including 20 Japanese companies) were selected among 2,500 world's largest companies for the DJSI World Index.
Nomura's diversity and inclusion initiatives and information disclosure regarding the environment, society and governance were rated highly. Nomura is one of three Japanese financial companies selected in the DJSI World Index.
Nomura has also been a component of the FTSE4Good Index for 10 consecutive years since
2006. The index established by FTSE is wholly owned by London Stock Exchange Group.
These indices have been designed to measure companies' performance whether they are meeting globally recognized corporate social responsibility standards, and to facilitate investment in those companies.
Nomura will fulfill its social responsibilities as a corporate citizen and strive to contribute toward an affluent society and sustainable economic development.
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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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