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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 December 2014
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 Announces Status of Share Buyback Program from Market | |
| 2. | Nomura Issues 46th and 47th 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: December 17, 2014 | By: | /s/ Hajime Ikeda | ||
| Hajime Ikeda | ||||
| Managing Director | ||||
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Nomura Announces Status of Share Buyback Program from Market
Tokyo, December 17, 2014—Nomura Holdings, Inc. today announced the status of its ongoing share buyback program resolved at a meeting of the Board of Directors held on October 28, 2014, pursuant to the company’s articles of incorporation set out in accordance with Article 459-1 of the Companies Act of Japan.
Details of share buyback
| 1. Type of shares | Nomura Holdings common shares | |
| 2. Number of shares repurchased | 3,765,500 shares | |
| 3. Aggregate purchase amount | 2,594,874,760 yen | |
| 4. Purchase period | December 1, 2014, to December 16, 2014 | |
| 5. Method of repurchase | Purchase on the stock exchange via trust bank |
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Share buyback program resolution at Board of Directors meeting on October 28, 2014
| 1. Type of shares | Nomura Holdings common shares | |
| 2. Total shares authorized for repurchase | Up to 40 million shares (1.0% of outstanding shares) (approximately 20 million shares are expected to be used for stock options) | |
| 3. Total value of shares authorized for repurchase | Up to 28 billion yen | |
| 4. Period | November 13, 2014, to January 16, 2015 | |
| 5. Method of repurchase | Purchase on the stock exchange via trust bank |
The accumulative number of shares purchased as of December 16, 2014, pursuant to the Board of Directors’ resolution above:
| 1. Number of shares repurchased | 3,765,500 shares | |
| 2. Aggregate purchase amount | 2,594,874,760 yen |
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For further information please contact:
| Name |
Company |
Telephone | ||
| Joey Wu | Nomura Holdings, Inc. | 81-3-3278-0591 | ||
| Keiko Sugai | Group Corporate Communications Dept. |
Nomura
Nomura is an Asia-based financial services group with an integrated global network spanning over 30 countries. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Retail, Asset Management, and Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking). Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com.
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Nomura Issues 46th and 47th Series of Unsecured Straight Bonds
Tokyo, December 17, 2014—Nomura Holdings, Inc. today announced that it has determined the terms of its 46th and 47th series of unsecured straight bonds in the total principal amount of 50 billion yen. The bonds will be issued to institutional investors in Japan. Terms of the issues are as outlined below.
46th Series of Nomura Holdings, Inc. Unsecured Straight Bonds
| 1. | Amount of Issue | 43.3 billion yen | ||
| 2. | Denomination of each Bond | 100 million yen | ||
| 3. | Issue Price | 100% of the principal amount | ||
| 4. | Interest Rate | 0.346% per annum | ||
| 5. | Offering Period | December 17, 2014 | ||
| 6. | Payment Date | December 25, 2014 | ||
| 7. | Interest Payment Dates | June 25 and December 25 each year | ||
| 8. | Maturity Date | December 25, 2019 | ||
| 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 | The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, 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 46th and 47th 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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47th Series of Nomura Holdings, Inc. Unsecured Straight Bonds
| 1. | Amount of Issue | 6.7 billion yen | ||
| 2. | Denomination of each Bond | 100 million yen | ||
| 3. | Issue Price | 100% of the principal amount | ||
| 4. | Interest Rate | 0.472% per annum | ||
| 5. | Offering Period | December 17, 2014 | ||
| 6. | Payment Date | December 25, 2014 | ||
| 7. | Interest Payment Dates | June 25 and December 25 each year | ||
| 8. | Maturity Date | December 24, 2021 | ||
| 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 | The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, 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:
| Name |
Company |
Telephone | ||
| Joey Wu | Nomura Holdings, Inc. | 81-3-3278-0591 | ||
| Keiko Sugai | Group Corporate Communications Dept. |
Nomura
Nomura is an Asia-based financial services group with an integrated global network spanning over 30 countries. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Retail, Asset Management, and Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking). Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com.
The purpose of this press release is to make a general public announcement concerning the public offering for the 46th and 47th 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.