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 August 2023

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)

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Information furnished on this form:
EXHIBIT
Exhibit Number
1. Nomura Reports First Quarter Financial Results
2. Nomura Announces Status of Share Buyback Program from Market

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: August 1, 2023

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

News Release

Nomura Reports First Quarter Financial Results Three segment pretax income of Y28.7bn, higher QoQ on strong rebound in Retail performance;
Segment Other pretax income stronger QoQ at Y21.9bn
 Retail recurring revenue assets at record high of Y20.3trn driven by growth in investment trustAuM
 Record high Investment Management AuM of Y76.1trn, lifted by solid business revenue, strong
inflows and market factors
 Rebound in Wholesale performance QoQ; Solid Fixed Income results underpinned by growth inCredit globally, while EMEA and Americas Advisory business revenues stronger QoQTokyo, August 1, 2023—Nomura Holdings, Inc. today announced its consolidated financial results
for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024.
Net revenue in the first quarter was 348.9 billion yen (US$2.4 billion)1, income before income taxes
was 46.3 billion yen (US$320 million), and net income attributable to Nomura Holdings shareholders
was 23.3 billion yen (US$161 million).
“First quarter net revenue was 348.9 billion yen and pretax income was 46.3 billion yen, both
representing quarter on quarter increases underpinned by positive results from our strategic
initiatives and revenue diversification progress,” said Kentaro Okuda, Nomura President and GroupCEO.
“Retail performance rebounded strongly as we reorganized our teams to better understand theneeds of our clients. Flow revenues and recurring revenue grew on the back of higher total sales,and recurring revenue assets reached a record high of 20.3 trillion yen.
“Assets under management in Investment Management reached a new high, lifted by strong inflows
combined with market factors.
“In Wholesale, Global Markets delivered a robust performance in the Credit business globally, while
Investment Banking reported stronger Advisory revenues in EMEA and the Americas mainly driven
by global collaboration on sustainability deals.
“We remain committed to meeting the diverse needs of our clients and delivering sustainablegrowth.”

1

US dollar amounts are included solely for the convenience of the reader and have been translated at the rate of 144.47 yen = 1 US
dollar, the noon buying rate in New York for cable transfers in foreign currencies as certified for customs purposes by the Federal
Reserve Bank of New York on June 30, 2023. This translation should not be construed to imply that the yen amounts actually represent,or have been or could be converted into, equivalent amounts in US dollars.

Divisional Performance
Retail(billions of yen)
Net revenue
Income (loss) before income taxes

FY2023/24
Q192.1
22.9

QoQ

YoY

22%

29%

133%

4.7x

Retail reported net revenue of 92.1 billion yen, increasing 22 percent quarter on quarter and up 29
percent from the same period last year. Income before income taxes was 22.9 billion yen, up 133
percent quarter on quarter and 4.7 times higher than the same quarter last year.
Retail booked stronger sales across all products and services as the division reorganized its teams
to better understand client needs and provided in-depth consulting services. Recurring revenue
assets reached a record high of 20.3 trillion yen underpinned by growth in investment trust assets
under management.
Flow revenue grew from the previous quarter as the Japan stock market rally drove strong growthin stock trading and sales of investment trusts. Flow business client numbers were up 10 percent
year on year.
Investment Management(billions of yen)
Net revenue
Income (loss) before income taxes

FY2023/24
Q1
26.5
3.6

QoQ

YoY

-30%

3.5x

-78%

-

Investment Management first quarter net revenue was 26.5 billion yen, down 30 percent quarter onquarter and 3.5 times higher than the same quarter last year. Income before income taxes was 3.6
billion yen, declining 78 percent quarter on quarter.
Business revenue, which represents stable revenues, rose 13 percent quarter on quarter, while
inflows were strong at 1.7 trillion yen. This combined with market factors to lift Investment
Management assets under management to a record high of 76.1 trillion yen. Investment gain/loss
worsened due to a mark down in valuation related to investment in American Century Investments(ACI).
2

The asset management business grew on the back of new mandates in Japan and internationallyand inflows into ETFs. Nomura Babcock & Brown aircraft lease business performance improved.
Wholesale(billions of yen)
Net revenue

FY2023/24
Q1
190.9
2.1

Income (loss) before income taxes

QoQ

YoY
7%-4%

--92%

Wholesale booked net revenue of 190.9 billion yen, up 7 percent quarter on quarter but down 4
percent year on year. Income before income taxes was 2.1 billion yen, down 92 percent year onyear.
Wholesale performance rebounded from last quarter. Global Markets had a solid quarter in Japan
related businesses, although international market participants remained on the sidelines due tomacro uncertainty. Fixed Income delivered a solid performance driven by growth in Credit globally
and Americas Rates also improved. Despite a slowdown in client activity overseas, Japan Equities
booked robust revenues on continued inflows from overseas.
Investment Banking reported stronger Advisory revenues in EMEA and the Americas. Amid ageneral decline in M&A fee pools, revenues were driven by contributions from a completed M&A
deal in EMEA and global collaboration on sustainability deals.
Financing and Solutions revenues were largely unchanged from the previous quarter. Solutions
and ALF supported revenues, offsetting a quarter on quarter slowdown in ECM and DCM, while
maintaining a leading position in Japan ECM and IPO league tables2.

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

2

Source: Refinitiv, Jan-Jun 2023

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5. This document contains statements that may constitute, and from time to time our management may make "forward-looking
statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any suchstatements must be read in the context of the offering materials pursuant to which any securities may be offered or sold in the UnitedStates. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts but instead represent only our belief regarding future events, manyof which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and outside our control. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ
from those in specific forward-looking statements include, without limitation, economic and market conditions, political events andinvestor sentiments, liquidity of secondary markets, level and volatility of interest rates, currency exchange rates, security valuations,competitive conditions and size, and the number and timing of transactions.
6. The consolidated financial information in this document is unaudited.

4News Release

Nomura Announces Status of Share Buyback Program from Market
Tokyo, August 1, 2023—Nomura Holdings, Inc. today announced the status of its ongoing sharebuyback program resolved at a meeting of the Board of Directors held on April 26, 2023, 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
2. Number of shares repurchased
3. Aggregate purchase amount
4. Purchase period
5. Method of repurchase

Common shares
0 shares
0 yen
July 1, 2023, to July 31, 2023
Purchase on the stock exchange via trust bank(Reference)
Share buyback program resolution at Board of Directors meeting on April 26, 2023
1. Type of shares
Common shares
2. Total shares authorized for repurchase
Up to 35 million shares(1.1% of outstanding shares)
3. Total value of shares authorized for Up to 20 billion yen
repurchase
May 16, 2023, to March 29, 2024
4. Period(excluding the ten business days following theannouncement of quarterly operating results)
Purchase on the stock exchange via trust bank
5. Method of repurchase(The details of the trust agreement, including thetiming to start the buyback, will be decided
separately by a Representative Executive Officer
or the CFO)
The accumulative number of shares purchased as of July 31, 2023, pursuant to the Board ofDirectors’ resolution above:
1. Number of shares repurchased
0 shares2. Aggregate purchase amount0 yenends
NomuraNomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning over 30 countries and regions. By
connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments
through its three business divisions: Retail, Investment 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.