Nomura appoints Francesco Bertocchini as Managing Director for Italy

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Mr. Bertocchini will report to Stefano Giudici, Head of Investment Banking for Italy, and will be
based in Milan.

Stefano Giudici, Head of Investment Banking for Italy, said: “I’m delighted to welcome Francesco
to Nomura. His impressive Italian M&A track record and multi-sector industry experience will
play a key role in continuing the progress of our investment banking business in Italy.”

Mr. Bertocchini joins Nomura from UBI Banca where he was Head of M&A. Prior to this, he was
a Director in the M&A team at Rothschild & Co covering mainly the consumer goods, retail and
leisure, healthcare and private equity sectors. Mr. Bertocchini started his career at Franco
Bernabè & C and later assumed a role at Bain & Co.

Mr. Bertocchini’s appointment follows last month’s announcement that Marco Patuano is acting
as a Senior Advisor to Nomura.