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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 March 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):
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 Number
| 1. | Nomura Issues 20th and 21st 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: March 10, 2010 | By: | /s/ Shinichiro Watanabe | ||
| Shinichiro Watanabe | ||||
| Senior Corporate Managing Director | ||||
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Nomura Issues 20th and 21st Series of Unsecured Straight Bonds
Tokyo, March 10, 2010—Nomura Holdings, Inc. today announced that it has determined the terms of its 20th and 21st series of unsecured straight bonds in the total principal amount of 60 billion yen to be issued to institutional investors in Japan. Terms of the issues are as outlined below.
20th Series of Nomura Holdings, Inc. Straight Bonds
| 1. | Amount of Issue | 30 billion yen | ||
| 2. | Denomination of each Bond | 100 million yen | ||
| 3. | Issue Price | 100 yen per face value of 100 yen | ||
| 4. | Interest Rate | 0.98% per annum | ||
| 5. | Offering Period | March 10, 2010 | ||
| 6. | Payment Date | March 17, 2010 | ||
| 7. | Interest Payment Dates | March 17 and September 17 each year | ||
| 8. | Maturity Date | March 17, 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 20th and 21st 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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21st Series of Nomura Holdings, Inc. Straight Bonds
| 1. | Amount of Issue | 30 billion yen | ||
| 2. | Denomination of each Bond | 100 million yen | ||
| 3. | Issue Price | 100 yen per face value of 100 yen | ||
| 4. | Interest Rate | 1.86% per annum | ||
| 5. | Offering Period | March 10, 2010 | ||
| 6. | Payment Date | March 17, 2010 | ||
| 7. | Interest Payment Dates | March 17 and September 17 each year | ||
| 8. | Maturity Date | March 17, 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 | 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 | ||
| Toru Namikawa | Nomura Holdings, Inc. | 81-3-3278-0591 | ||
| Kathy Lindsay | Group Corporate Communications Dept. | |||
Notes to editors:
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 26,000 staff worldwide. Nomura’s unique understanding of Asia enables the company to make a difference for clients through five business divisions: retail, global markets, investment banking, merchant banking, 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 20th and 21st 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.