Nomura Holdings, Inc.

Tokyo, August 31, 2023 - Nomura Holdings, Inc. today announced that it has determined the terms of its 7th and 8th series of unsecured straight bonds with no negative pledge or other financial covenants 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 or Other 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, 2023

7.

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 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 domestic branch offices of the Underwriter 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

14.

Fiscal Agent

Resona 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 or Other 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 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 domestic branch offices of the Underwriter 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

14.

Fiscal Agent

Resona 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.

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

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.