We transfer coverage of Nomura Research Institute, the systems integrator that runs shared back-office platforms for Japanese securities, banking, and insurance firms, with an estimated 50%-80% market share across financial subindustries.
Nomura Research Institute was formed in 1988 through the merger of the original Nomura Research Institute and Nomura Computer Systems. Its core financial IT solutions segment acts as a de facto utility for Japan's capital markets, running shared back-office platforms for major brokerages and banks. The industrial IT solutions segment builds supply chain and enterprise resource planning systems for retailers and manufacturers. These are supported by IT platform services and a consulting business that originates digital transformation projects. The company reported fiscal 2025 revenue of JPY 814.7 billion. Nomura Holdings, the parent of Nomura Securities, remains NRI's largest shareholder with a 20% stake.