Form 6-K
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FORM 6-K

U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Commission File Number: 1-15270

Supplement for the month of September 2010

NOMURA HOLDINGS, INC.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

9-1, Nihonbashi 1-chome

Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-8645

Japan

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F      X                 Form 40-F              

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):

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Information furnished on this form:

EXHIBIT

Exhibit Number

1. Nomura Issues 25th, 26th and 27th Series of Unsecured Straight Bonds

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

  NOMURA HOLDINGS, INC.
Date: September 15, 2010   By:  

/s/ Shinji Iwai

    Shinji Iwai
    Senior Managing Director

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LOGO

Nomura Issues 25th, 26th and 27th Series of Unsecured Straight Bonds

Tokyo, September 15, 2010—Nomura Holdings, Inc. today announced that it has determined the terms of its 25th, 26th, and 27th series of unsecured straight bonds in the total principal amount of 50 billion yen to be issued to institutional investors in Japan. Terms of the issues are as outlined below.

25th Series of Nomura Holdings, Inc. Straight Bonds

 

1. Amount of Issue   20 billion yen
2. Denomination of each Bond   100 million yen
3. Issue Price   100 yen per face value of 100 yen
4. Interest Rate   0.722% per annum
5. Offering Period   September 15, 2010
6. Payment Date   September 24, 2010
7. Interest Payment Dates   March 24 and September 24 each year
8. Maturity Date   September 24, 2015
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. Place for Application   Head office and branch offices of
  Nomura Securities Co., Ltd.
12. Book-entry Transfer Institution   Japan Securities Depository Center, Inc.
13. Fiscal Agent   Mizuho Corporate Bank, Ltd.
14. Rating   The Bonds have been given a rating of “A+” from Rating and Investment Information, Inc. and “AA-” from Japan Credit Rating Agency, Ltd.

The purpose of this press release is to make a general public announcement concerning the public offering for the 25th, 26th and 27th series of unsecured straight 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.

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26th Series of Nomura Holdings, Inc. Straight Bonds

 

1. Amount of Issue   16 billion yen
2. Denomination of each Bond   100 million yen
3. Issue Price   100 yen per face value of 100 yen
4. Interest Rate   1.547% per annum
5. Offering Period   September 15, 2010
6. Payment Date   September 24, 2010
7. Interest Payment Dates   March 24 and September 24 each year
8. Maturity Date   September 24, 2020
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. Place for Application   Head office and branch offices of Nomura Securities Co., Ltd.
12. Book-entry Transfer Institution   Japan Securities Depository Center, Inc.
13. Fiscal Agent   Mizuho Corporate Bank, Ltd.
14. Rating   The Bonds have been given a rating of “A+” from Rating and Investment Information, Inc. and “AA-” from Japan Credit Rating Agency, Ltd.

 

The purpose of this press release is to make a general public announcement concerning the public offering for the 25th, 26th and 27th series of unsecured straight 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.

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27th Series of Nomura Holdings, Inc. Straight Bonds

 

1. Amount of Issue    14 billion yen
2. Denomination of each Bond    100 million yen
3. Issue Price    100 yen per face value of 100 yen
4. Interest Rate    2.107% per annum
5. Offering Period    September 15, 2010
6. Payment Date    September 24, 2010
7. Interest Payment Dates    March 24 and September 24 each year
8. Maturity Date    September 24, 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. Place for Application    Head office and branch offices of
   Nomura Securities Co., Ltd.
12. Book-entry Transfer Institution    Japan Securities Depository Center, Inc.
13. Fiscal Agent    Mizuho Corporate Bank, Ltd.
14. Rating    The Bonds have been given a rating of “A+” from Rating and Investment Information, Inc. and “AA-” from Japan Credit Rating Agency, Ltd.

 

 

 

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For further information please contact:

 

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Kenji Yamashita   Nomura Holdings, Inc.   81-3-3278-0591
Keiko Sugai   Group Corporate Communications Dept.  

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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.

 

The purpose of this press release is to make a general public announcement concerning the public offering for the 25th, 26th and 27th series of unsecured straight 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.