Announcement Regarding the Passing of Former Representative Director Chairman of NOMURA Co.,Ltd. Ltd.

Masaru Watanabe, Representative Director Chairman of NOMURA Co.,Ltd. Ltd., passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
We express our deepest gratitude for your kindness and support during your lifetime, and we respectfully inform you of this news.

Masaru Watanabe
Former Representative Director of NOMURA Co.,Ltd. Co., Ltd.

Date of birth: February 21, 1947 (died at age 78)
Place of birth: Tokyo
Date of death: July 24, 2025
Reason: heart failure

<Brief Biography>
March 1970 (Showa 45): Joined the company.
May 1993 (Heisei 5): Board Directors
May 1997 (Heisei 9): Managing Board Directors
May 2003 (Heisei 15): Senior Board Directors
May 2007 (Heisei 19): Representative Director Director
May 2015 (Heisei 27): Representative Director Chairman
April 2018 (Heisei 30): Received the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette.
May 2021 (Reiwa 3): Advisor
May 2023 (Reiwa 5): Retirement

The funeral and memorial service were held only for close relatives.
In accordance with the wishes of the bereaved family, we will respectfully decline condolence visits, condolence money, and flowers. A farewell ceremony will be held at a later date.

○Contact information regarding this matter
NOMURA Co.,Ltd. Co., Ltd. General Affairs Department (03-5962-1171)