Nomura Holdings, Inc.

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 approximately 28,000 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. Nomura is the first overseas securities company establishing a representative office in China. Since the early 80's, Nomura Group has been providing financial and investment services to Chinese corporations. Nomura has also provided training on securities and finance to over 1,000 people from various Chinese government departments and corporations. For further information about Nomura, please visit www.nomura.com.