News Release Nomura Holdings Nomura Issues 46th and 47th Series of Unsecured Straight Bonds (PDF)

News Release

Nomura Issues 46th and 47th Series of Unsecured Straight Bonds

Tokyo, December 17, 2014-Nomura Holdings, Inc. today announced that it has determined the terms of its 46th and 47th series of unsecured straight bonds in the total principal amount of 50 billion yen. The bonds will be issued to institutional investors in Japan. Terms of the issues are as outlined below.

46th Series of Nomura Holdings, Inc. Unsecured Straight Bonds

1.

Amount of Issue

43.3 billion yen

2.

Denomination of each Bond

100 million yen

3.

Issue Price

100% of the principal amount

4.

Interest Rate

0.346% per annum

5.

Offering Period

December 17, 2014

6.

Payment Date

December 25, 2014

7.

Interest Payment Dates

June 25 and December 25 each year

8.

Maturity Date

December 25, 2019

9.

Redemption Price

100% of the principal amount

10.

Security or Guarantee

The Bonds are not secured by any pledge, mortgage or other charge on any assets or revenues of the Company or of others, nor are they guaranteed. There are no assets reserved as security for the Bonds.

11.

Place for Application

Head office and branch offices of Nomura Securities

Co., Ltd.

12.

Book-entry Transfer Institution

Japan Securities Depository Center, Inc.

13.

Fiscal Agent

The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd.

14.

Rating

The Bonds have been given a rating of "A+" from Rating and Investment Information, Inc. and "AA-" from Japan Credit Rating Agency, Ltd.

The purpose of this press release is to make a general public announcement concerning the public offering for the 46th and 47th series of unsecured straight bonds outside the United States. It has not been prepared for the purpose of 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.

47th Series of Nomura Holdings, Inc. Unsecured Straight Bonds

1.

Amount of Issue

6.7 billion yen

2.

Denomination of each Bond

100 million yen

3.

Issue Price

100% of the principal amount

4.

Interest Rate

0.472% per annum

5.

Offering Period

December 17, 2014

6.

Payment Date

December 25, 2014

7.

Interest Payment Dates

June 25 and December 25 each year

8.

Maturity Date

December 24, 2021

9.

Redemption Price

100% of the principal amount

10.

Security or Guarantee

The Bonds are not secured by any pledge, mortgage or other charge on any assets or revenues of the Company or of others, nor are they guaranteed. There are no assets reserved as security for the Bonds.

11.

Place for Application

Head office and branch offices of Nomura Securities

Co., Ltd.

12.

Book-entry Transfer Institution

Japan Securities Depository Center, Inc.

13.

Fiscal Agent

The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd.

14.

Rating

The Bonds have been given a rating of "A+" from Rating and Investment Information, Inc. and "AA-" from Japan Credit Rating Agency, Ltd.


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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.

The purpose of this press release is to make a general public announcement concerning the public offering for the 46th and 47th series of unsecured straight bonds outside the United States. It has not been prepared for the purpose of 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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