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)

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

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Information furnished on this form:
EXHIBIT
Exhibit Number
1. Nomura Issues 7th and 8th Series of Unsecured Straight Bonds with No Negative Pledge or
Other Financial Covenants

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 31, 2023

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

News Release

Nomura Issues 7th and 8th Series of Unsecured Straight Bonds withNo Negative Pledge or Other Financial CovenantsTokyo, August 31, 2023—Nomura Holdings, Inc. today announced that it has determined theterms of its 7th and 8th series of unsecured straight bonds with no negative pledge or other financialcovenants in the total principal amount of 50 billion yen. Terms of the issue are as outlined below.
Nomura is subject to the Japanese Total Loss-Absorbing Capacity (TLAC) standard. The bonds
are expected to qualify as TLAC-eligible debt.
7th Series of Nomura Holdings, Inc. Unsecured Straight Bonds with no negative pledge orother financial covenants
1. Amount of Issue
30 billion yen
2. Denomination of each Bond

100 million yen

3. Issue Price

100% of the principal amount

4. Interest Rate

0.680% per annum

5. Offering Period

August 31, 2023

6. Payment Date

September 6, 20237. Interest Payment Dates

March 6 and September 6 each year

8. Maturity Date

September 4, 2026

9. Redemption Price

100% of the principal amount

10. Security or Guarantee

The bonds are not secured by any pledge, mortgage orother charge on any assets or revenues of the Company
or of others, nor are they guaranteed. There are noassets reserved as security for the bonds.

11. Place for Application

Head office and domestic branch offices of theUnderwriter described in the item 13

12. Book-entry Transfer Institution

Japan Securities Depository Center, Inc.

13. Underwriters

Nomura Securities Co., Ltd.
SMBC Nikko Securities Inc.
Barclays Securities Japan Limited
BNP Paribas Securities (Japan) Limited
Crédit Agricole Securities Asia B.V., Tokyo Branch
HSBC Securities (Japan) Co., Ltd.
Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities Co., Ltd.
Mizuho Securities Co., Ltd.
Natixis Japan Securities Co., Ltd.
Societe Generale Securities Japan Limited

The purpose of this press release is to make a general public announcement concerning the public offering for the 7th and 8th series ofunsecured straight bonds (with no negative pledge or other financial covenants) outside the United States. This press release has notbeen prepared for the purpose of, and does not constitute, 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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14. Fiscal AgentResona Bank, Limited.

15. Rating

The bonds have been given a rating of “A” from Rating
and Investment Information, Inc. and “AA-” from Japan
Credit Rating Agency, Ltd.

8th Series of Nomura Holdings, Inc. Unsecured Straight Bonds with no negative pledge orother financial covenants
1. Amount of Issue
20 billion yen
2. Denomination of each Bond

100 million yen

3. Issue Price

100% of the principal amount

4. Interest Rate

0.959% per annum

5. Offering Period

August 31, 2023

6. Payment Date

September 6, 2023

7. Interest Payment Dates

March 6 and September 6 each year

8. Maturity Date

September 6, 2028

9. Redemption Price

100% of the principal amount

10. Security or Guarantee

The bonds are not secured by any pledge, mortgage orother charge on any assets or revenues of the Company
or of others, nor are they guaranteed. There are noassets reserved as security for the bonds.

11. Place for Application

Head office and domestic branch offices of theUnderwriter described in the item 13

12. Book-entry Transfer Institution

Japan Securities Depository Center, Inc.

13. Underwriters

Nomura Securities Co., Ltd.
SMBC Nikko Securities Inc.
Barclays Securities Japan Limited
BNP Paribas Securities (Japan) Limited
Crédit Agricole Securities Asia B.V., Tokyo BranchHSBC Securities (Japan) Co., Ltd.
Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities Co., Ltd.
Mizuho Securities Co., Ltd.
Natixis Japan Securities Co., Ltd.
Societe Generale Securities Japan Limited
Resona Bank, Limited.

14. Fiscal Agent
15. Rating

The bonds have been given a rating of “A” from Rating
and Investment Information, Inc. and “AA-” from Japan
Credit Rating Agency, Ltd.

ends
The purpose of this press release is to make a general public announcement concerning the public offering for the 7th and 8th series ofunsecured straight bond (with no negative pledge or other financial covenants) outside the United States. This press release has notbeen prepared for the purpose of, and does not constitute, 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.

2Nomura
Nomura 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: 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.

The purpose of this press release is to make a general public announcement concerning the public offering for the 7th and 8th series ofunsecured straight bond (with no negative pledge or other financial covenants) outside the United States. This press release has notbeen prepared for the purpose of, and does not constitute, 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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