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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
For the month of September 2012
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):
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):
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Information furnished on this form:
EXHIBIT
| Exhibit Number | ||
| 1. | Nomura Issues 33rd, 34th, 35th and 36th 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 14, 2012 |
By: | /s/ Eiji Miura | ||||||
| Eiji Miura | ||||||||
| Senior Managing Director | ||||||||
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Nomura Issues 33rd, 34th, 35th and 36th Series of Unsecured Straight Bonds
Tokyo, September 14, 2012—Nomura Holdings, Inc. today announced that it has determined the terms of its 33rd, 34th, 35th and 36th series of unsecured straight bonds in the total principal amount of 57.3 billion yen. The 33rd and 34th series will be issued to retail investors in Japan and the 35th and 36th series will be issued to institutional investors in Japan. Terms of the issues are as outlined below.
33rd Series of Nomura Holdings, Inc. Unsecured Straight Bonds
| 1. | Amount of Issue | 24.6 billion yen | ||
| 2. | Denomination of each Bond | 1 million yen | ||
| 3. | Issue Price | 100% of the principal amount | ||
| 4. | Interest Rate | 0.81% per annum | ||
| 5. | Offering Period | From September 18, 2012 to September 26, 2012 | ||
| 6. | Payment Date | September 27, 2012 | ||
| 7. | Interest Payment Dates | March 29 and September 29 each year | ||
| 8. | Maturity Date | September 29, 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. | Bond Administrator | Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Mizuho Trust & Banking Co., 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 33rd, 34th, 35th and 36th 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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34th Series of Nomura Holdings, Inc. Unsecured Straight Bonds
| 1. | Amount of Issue | 12.7 billion yen | ||
| 2. | Denomination of each Bond | 1 million yen | ||
| 3. | Issue Price | 100% of the principal amount | ||
| 4. | Interest Rate | 1.04% per annum | ||
| 5. | Offering Period | From September 18, 2012 to September 26, 2012 | ||
| 6. | Payment Date | September 27, 2012 | ||
| 7. | Interest Payment Dates | March 29 and September 29 each year | ||
| 8. | Maturity Date | September 29, 2017 | ||
| 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. | Bond Administrator | Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Mizuho Trust & Banking Co., 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 33rd, 34th, 35th and 36th 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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35th Series of Nomura Holdings, Inc. Unsecured Straight Bonds
| 1. | Amount of Issue | 10 billion yen | ||
| 2. | Denomination of each Bond | 100 million yen | ||
| 3. | Issue Price | 100% of the principal amount | ||
| 4. | Interest Rate | 0.81% per annum | ||
| 5. | Offering Period | September 14, 2012 | ||
| 6. | Payment Date | September 21, 2012 | ||
| 7. | Interest Payment Dates | March 18 and September 18 each year | ||
| 8. | Maturity Date | September 18, 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 | Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation | ||
| 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 33rd, 34th, 35th and 36th 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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36th Series of Nomura Holdings, Inc. Unsecured Straight Bonds
| 1. | Amount of Issue | 10 billion yen | ||
| 2. | Denomination of each Bond | 100 million yen | ||
| 3. | Issue Price | 100% of the principal amount | ||
| 4. | Interest Rate | 1.04% per annum | ||
| 5. | Offering Period | September 14, 2012 | ||
| 6. | Payment Date | September 21, 2012 | ||
| 7. | Interest Payment Dates | March 21 and September 21 each year | ||
| 8. | Maturity Date | September 21, 2017 | ||
| 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 | Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation | ||
| 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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Company |
Telephone | ||
| Joey Wu | Nomura Holdings, Inc. Group Corporate Communications Dept. |
81-3-3278-0591 | ||
| Keiko Sugai |
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, asset management, and wholesale (fixed income, equities, and investment banking). 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 33rd, 34th, 35th and 36th 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.