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 May 2024

NOMURA HOLDINGS, INC.
(Translation of registrant's name into English)

13-1, 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-FIndicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted byRegulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted byRegulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):

Information furnished on this form:
EXHIBIT
Exhibit Number
1. Nomura Submits Shelf Registration Statement

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

NOMURA HOLDINGS, INC.
Date: May 17, 2024

By:/s/ Yoshifumi Kishida_________
Yoshifumi Kishida
Senior Managing Director

News Release

Nomura Submits Shelf Registration Statement
Tokyo, May 17, 2024— Nomura Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”), based on the determination of theSenior Managing Director on May 17, 2024 who is delegated its authority from Executive
Management Board, submitted another shelf registration statement regarding the disposition oftreasury stock on May 17, 2024 because the planned two-year issuance period of the shelfregistration statement regarding the disposition of treasury stock that was filed on May 13, 2022
(effective date: May 25, 2022) will expire on May 24, 2024.
1.

Purpose of Shelf
Registration

2.

Class of Securities
to be Offered
Scheduled Issue
Period3.

4.
5.

Scheduled Issue
AmountUse of Proceeds

To grant Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) based on the RSU plan (the“RSU Plan”) for directors, executive officers, and employees of theCompany and its subsidiaries as deferred compensation using theCompany’s treasury stock and to grant Performance Share Units(PSUs) based on the PSU plan (the “PSU Plan”) for directors andexecutive officers of the Company as deferred compensation using
the Company’s treasury stock
Shares of common stock of the Company
For the period from the scheduled effective date of the shelfregistration to the date that is two years from such scheduled
effective date
(From May 25, 2024 to May 24, 2026)
Maximum amount shall be up to 50,000,000,000 yen.
The disposition of treasury stock concerning the shelf registration isconducted based on the RSU Plan and the PSU Plan and is notintended to raise funds.

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NomuraNomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning approximately 30 countries and regions.
By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments
through its three business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, and Wholesale (Global Markets andInvestment Banking). Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients withcreative solutions and considered thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com.