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 February 2022

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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EXHIBIT
Exhibit Number
1. Nomura Reports Third Quarter Financial Results

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: February 1, 2022

By:___/s/ Yoshifumi Kishida_____________
Yoshifumi Kishida
Senior Managing Director

News Release

Nomura Reports Third Quarter Financial ResultsMarked improvement QoQ in group 3Q pretax income of Y80.1bn; Higher net revenue andpretax income in all business segments
Stronger Retail recurring revenue underpinned by net inflows into discretionary
investments and investment trusts; Progress toward more stable revenue mix
Record Investment Management AUM of Y68.5trn on continued inflows across broad
range of channels and higher management fees
Highest quarterly Investment Banking revenues since FY2016/17; Solid Global Markets
performance driven by AEJ Credit and FX/EM and Americas Equity Derivatives

Tokyo, February 1, 2022—Nomura Holdings, Inc. today announced its consolidated financial
results for the third quarter of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022.
Net revenue for the third quarter was 351.0 billion yen (US$3.0 billion) 1, up 10 percent quarteron quarter and down 13 percent year on year. Income before income taxes was 80.1 billion
yen (US$695 million). Net income attributable to Nomura Holdings shareholders was 60.3billion yen (US$524 million).
For the nine months to December, Nomura reported net revenue of 1,023.1 billion yen (US$8.9billion), down 17 percent from the same period last year. Income before income taxes was
177.1 billion yen (US$1.5 billion), and net income attributable to Nomura Holdings
shareholders was 112.0 billion yen (US$972 million).
“Our efforts to diversify revenues and deliver consistent growth are starting to pay off. In thethird quarter, we reported net revenue of 351 billion yen, up 10 percent from last quarter, andincome before income taxes of 80.1 billion yen, a fourfold increase quarter on quarter,” said
Nomura President and Group CEO Kentaro Okuda.
“In Wholesale, our Global Markets business reported a rebound in Credit and FX/EM in Asia
ex-Japan and Equity Derivatives in the Americas. Investment Banking had its best quarter
since the year ended March 2017 when comparisons became possible, driven by cross-border
M&A deals, sustainable finance mandates and synergies with Nomura Greentech.
“Investment Management saw continued global inflows across various channels, lifting assets
under management to an all-time high. In Retail, we made progress toward a more stablerevenue mix, as higher recurring revenue assets drove growth in recurring revenue
underpinned by our continued focus on the total assets of our clients.
“We remain committed to enhancing risk management and delivering sustainable growth. ”

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US dollar amounts are included solely for the convenience of the reader and have been translated at the rate o f 115.17 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 December 30, 2021. This translation should not be construed to imply that the yenamounts actually represent, or have been or could be converted into, equivalent amounts in US dollars.

Divisional Performance
RetailFY2021/22(billions of yen)

Q3

QoQ

YoY

Net revenue

87.4

+3%

-11%

Income before income taxes

18.0+6%-36%

Retail reported third quarter net revenue of 87.4 billion yen, up 3 percent quarter on quarterand down 11 percent year on year. Income before income taxes was 18.0 billion yen, 6 percent
higher quarter on quarter and 36 percent lower year on year.
For the nine months to December, Retail income before income taxes declined on lower
brokerage commissions.
Third quarter recurring revenue grew on the back of continued net inflows into discretionary
investments and investment trusts as the firm’s asset consulting approach gained traction.
Recurring revenue accounted for 32 percent of Retail revenues and the recurring revenue costcoverage ratio reached 41 percent, showing progress in the shift to a more stable revenue mix.
Investment Management
FY2021/22(billions of yen)

Q3

QoQ

YoY

Net revenue

40.1

+17%

+2%

Income before income taxes

20.4+35%-6%2

Investment Management third quarter net revenue was 40.1 billion yen, up 17 percent quarteron quarter and 2 percent year on year. Income before income taxes was 20.4 billion yen, 35percent stronger quarter on quarter and 6 percent lower year on year.
Assets under management reached a record high of 68.5 trillion yen, driven by inflows acrossa broad range of channels such as banks, defined contribution funds, pensions andinternational channels. Investment gain/loss grew quarter on quarter reflecting higher
unrealized gains in investee companies.

Wholesale
FY2021/22(billions of yen)

Q3

QoQ

YoY

Net revenue

202.7

+17%

-9%

Income before income taxes

40.8+64%-47%

Wholesale booked third quarter net revenue of 202.7 billion yen, up 17 percent quarter onquarter and down 9 percent year on year. Income before income taxes was 40.8 billion yen,increasing 64 percent quarter on quarter but down 47 percent from the same period last year.
For the April to December period, Wholesale income before income taxes declined from astrong prior year due to a slowdown in Macro. Results were also impacted by an additionalloss of 65.4 billion yen related to transactions with a US client booked in the first quarter.
Capital light businesses such as advisory and origination reported higher revenues.
In the third quarter, the division reported stronger revenues in all business lines quarter onquarter. Global Markets saw robust performance in AEJ Credit and FX/EM and Americas
Equity Derivatives as the operating environment improved in the latter half of the quarter.
Investment Banking revenues increased from the previous year on the back of growth in capital
light businesses such as advisory and origination. The business booked record quarterly
revenues since the year ended March 2017 when comparisons became possible. This
performance was driven by cross-border M&A and sustainable finance mandates.

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 andgovernments through its three business divisions: Retail, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking),and Investment Management. 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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6. The consolidated financial information in this document is unaudited.

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