OREANDA-NEWS. Nomura Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) today announced that the Company will issue Stock Acquisition Rights (“SARs”) in early June 2015.

The Exercise Price of the SARs will be one (1) yen per share and they will be granted to directors, executive officers and employees of the Company and its subsidiaries.

The SARs will be issued as deferred compensation to grantees and are restricted from being exercised for approximately six months 1 up to three years from the issuance resolution date.

The number of SARs is estimated to be approximately 260 thousand units (26 million shares equivalent).

The number and detailed terms and conditions of the SARs will be determined at a meeting of the Company’s Executive Management Board scheduled for the middle of May 2015 and will be announced immediately thereafter.

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.