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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 January 2015
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 | |
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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: January 5, 2015 | By: | /s/ Hajime Ikeda | ||
| Hajime Ikeda | ||||
| Managing Director | ||||
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Nomura Announces Status of Share Buyback Program from Market
Tokyo, January 5, 2015—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 | 6,526,300 shares | |
| 3. Aggregate purchase amount | 4,499,427,880 yen | |
| 4. Purchase period | December 1, 2014, to December 31, 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 31, 2014, pursuant to the Board of Directors’ resolution above:
| 1. Number of shares repurchased | 6,526,300 shares | |
| 2. Aggregate purchase amount | 4,499,427,880 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.