Nomura Issues 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Series of Unsecured Subordinated Bonds

Tokyo, November 19, 2010—Nomura Holdings, Inc. today announced that it has determined the
terms of its 2nd, 3rd, and 4th series of unsecured subordinated bonds in the total principal
amount of 103.2 billion yen to be issued to institutional investors in Japan. Terms of the issues
are as outlined below.

2nd Series of Nomura Holdings, Inc. (the “Issuer”) Unsecured Subordinated Bonds

1. Amount of Issue 39.5 billion yen
2. Denomination of each Bond 100 million yen
3. Issue Price 100 yen per face value of 100 yen
4. Interest Rate 2.649% per annum
5. Offering Period November 19, 2010
6. Payment Date November 26, 2010
7. Interest Payment Dates May 26 and November 26 of each year
8. Maturity Date November 26, 2025
9. Redemption Price 100% of the principal amount
10. Security or Guarantee The Bonds are not secured by any pledge, mortgage or
other charge on any assets or revenues of the Company
or of others, nor are they guaranteed. There are no
assets reserved as security for the Bonds.
11. Subordination With respect to redemption of, or payment of interest on,
the Bonds, the right to claim of the bondholders shall be
restricted (or subordinated to other creditors of the
Issuer) under certain circumstances including, but not
limited to, commencement of bankruptcy procedures,
corporate reorganization procedures or civil rehabilitation
procedures in Japan or elsewhere.
12. Place for Application Head office and branch offices of
Nomura Securities Co., Ltd.
13. Book-entry Transfer Institution Japan Securities Depository Center, Inc.
14. Fiscal Agent Resona Bank, Ltd.
15. Rating The Bonds have been given a rating of “A” from
Rating and Investment Information, Inc. and “A+” from
Japan Credit Rating Agency, Ltd.

3rd Series of Nomura Holdings, Inc. (the “Issuer”) Unsecured Subordinated Bonds

1. Amount of Issue 57.7 billion yen
2. Denomination of each Bond 100 million yen
3. Issue Price 100 yen per face value of 100 yen
4. Interest Rate 2.749% per annum
5. Offering Period November 19, 2010
6. Payment Date November 26, 2010
7. Interest Payment Dates May 26 and November 26 of each year
8. Maturity Date November 26, 2025
9. Redemption Price 100% of the principal amount
10. Early Redemption The Issuer may, with the approval of the Japanese
Financial Services Agency, redeem the outstanding
Bonds at any of the interest payment dates on or after
November 26, 2020.
11. Security or Guarantee The Bonds are not secured by any pledge, mortgage or
other charge on any assets or revenues of the Company
or of others, nor are they guaranteed. There are no
assets reserved as security for the Bonds.
12. Subordination With respect to redemption of, or payment of interest on,
the Bonds, the right to claim of the bondholders shall be
restricted (or subordinated to other creditors of the
Issuer) under certain circumstances including, but not
limited to, commencement of bankruptcy procedures,
corporate reorganization procedures or civil rehabilitation
procedures in Japan or elsewhere.
13. Place for Application Head office and branch offices of
Nomura Securities Co., Ltd.
14. Book-entry Transfer Institution Japan Securities Depository Center, Inc.
15. Fiscal Agent Resona Bank, Ltd.
16. Rating The Bonds have been given a rating of “A” from
Rating and Investment Information, Inc. and “A+” from
Japan Credit Rating Agency, Ltd.

4th Series of Nomura Holdings, Inc. (the “Issuer”) Unsecured Subordinated Bonds

1. Amount of Issue 6 billion yen
2. Denomination of each Bond 100 million yen
3. Issue Price 100 yen per face value of 100 yen
4. Interest Rate 6 month JPY-LIBOR-BBA plus 1.00% per annum
5. Offering Period November 19, 2010
6. Payment Date November 26, 2010
7. Interest Payment Dates May 26 and November 26 of each year
8. Maturity Date November 26, 2025
9. Redemption Price 100% of the principal amount
10. Early Redemption The Issuer may, with the approval of the Japanese
Financial Services Agency, redeem the outstanding
Bonds at any of the interest payment dates on or after
November 26, 2020.
11. Security or Guarantee The Bonds are not secured by any pledge, mortgage or
other charge on any assets or revenues of the Company
or of others, nor are they guaranteed. There are no
assets reserved as security for the Bonds.
12. Subordination With respect to redemption of, or payment of interest on,
the Bonds, the right to claim of the bondholders shall be
restricted (or subordinated to other creditors of the
Issuer) under certain circumstances including, but not
limited to, commencement of bankruptcy procedures,
corporate reorganization procedures or civil rehabilitation
procedures in Japan or elsewhere.
13. Place for Application Head office and branch offices of
Nomura Securities Co., Ltd.
14. Book-entry Transfer Institution Japan Securities Depository Center, Inc.
15. Fiscal Agent Resona Bank, Ltd.
16. Rating The Bonds have been given a rating of “A” from
Rating and Investment Information, Inc. and “A+” from
Japan Credit Rating Agency, Ltd.

Ends

The purpose of this press release is to make a general public announcement concerning the public offering for the 2nd, 3rd and 4th series of unsecured subordinated bonds outside the United States. It has not been prepared for the purpose of an offer of, or solicitation of an offer to buy or subscribe for, securities of Nomura Holdings,
Inc. The above-referenced securities will not be or have not been registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements thereunder.

Nomura
Nomura is a leading financial services group and the preeminent Asian-based investment bank with worldwide reach. Nomura provides a broad range of innovative solutions tailored to the specific requirements of individual, institutional, corporate and government clients through an international network in over 30 countries. Based in Tokyo and with regional headquarters in Hong Kong, London, and New York, Nomura employs over 27,000 staff worldwide. Nomura’s unique understanding of Asia enables the company to make a difference for clients through three business divisions: retail, wholesale (global markets, investment banking, and other wholesale), and asset management. For further information about Nomura, please visit www.nomura.com.