Company Profile For Nomura Holdings, Inc.

Nomura Holdings, Inc. (Nomura) is a financial services company having global operations. The Company operates in five business segments: Retail, which includes investment consultation services to the retail customers; Global Markets, which includes fixed income and equity trading, Investment Banking, which includes merger and acquisition advisory and corporate financing businesses; Merchant Banking, which is engaged in private equity investments, and Asset Management, which is engaged in the development and management of investment trusts, and investment advisory services.

BRIEF: For the six months ended 30 September 2009, based on U.S.GAAP rules, Nomura Holdings, Inc.'s revenues increased 39% to Y719.07B. The Company's net income totaled Y39.14B, vs. a loss of Y149.46B. Revenues reflect increased commissions income, higher investment bank fees, and higher trading gains. Net income also benefits from decreased percentage of financial expenses, as well as lower business development expenses.