Nomura Securities Co., Ltd. acquired 3.039658% stake in METAWATER Co., Ltd. for ¥2.24 billion.

METAWATER Co.,Ltd. is a Japan-based company primarily engaged in the design, construction, repair, maintenance and operation management of mechanical and electrical equipment for water purification plants, sewage treatment plants, waste treatment facilities and recycling facilities. The Company operates its business in two business segments. The Plant Engineering segment involves in the design, procurement and sale of mechanical and electrical equipment used in water purification plants and sewage treatment plants. The Service Solution segment involves in the repair, maintenance and operation management of mechanical and electrical equipment used in water purification plants and sewage treatment plants, providing equipment inspection, repair, maintenance and other services.