Nomura : Selected as Component of Dow Jones Sustainability Indices(PDF 112KB)

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Nomura Selected as Component of Dow Jones Sustainability Indices

Tokyo, October 1, 2019-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 -318 companies were selected from among 2,500 of the world's largest companies for the DJSI World Index. A total of 148 companies were selected from among 600 of Asia Pacific's largest companies for the DJSI Asia Pacific Index.

Nomura has been selected as a component of the DJSI World Index for five consecutive years and has been selected as a component of the DJSI Asia Pacific Index for 11 consecutive years since its launch in 2009.

In keeping with its commitment to grow with Asia as Asia's global investment bank, Nomura continues to engage a wide range of stakeholders in constructive dialogue.

Nomura was highly rated for its ESG (environmental, social and governance) initiatives and continued efforts to disclose relevant information based on its philosophy of helping to enrich society through its expertise in the capital markets.

Nomura has also been a component of the FTSE4Good Index for 13 consecutive years since 2006, as well as being selected as a component of the FTSE Blossom Japan Index. The indices, established by FTSE, are wholly owned by the London Stock Exchange Group.

In addition, Nomura has been selected for inclusion in the MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index and the STOXX Global ESG Leaders Index, which is fully owned by the German stock exchange Deutsche Börse Group.

These indices are designed to measure companies' performance to determine whether they meet globally recognized corporate social responsibility standards, and to facilitate investment in those companies.

Nomura will continue to proactively disclose information on its ESG initiatives in order to further enhance its corporate value over the medium to long term. The firm will also strive to contribute to the creation of an affluent society and sustainable economic development.

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Nomura

Nomura is an Asia-headquartered 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 four business divisions: Retail, Asset Management, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking), and Merchant 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