Nomura Announces ¥60 Billion Share Buyback

Nomura announces a share buyback program (May 2025- Dec 2025) for up to 100M shares (3.2% of outstanding) and ¥60B, aiming to boost capital efficiency.

Nomura Holdings, Inc. (TYO: 8604) today revealed its Board of Directors has approved a substantial share buyback program, signaling a move to bolster capital efficiency and provide flexibility in its capital management strategy. The decision, made following Article 459-1 of Japan’s Companies Act, aims to enhance shareholder value and support the company’s long-term objectives.

The share buyback program will commence on May 15, 2025, and continue until December 30, 2025. However, the company specified that it will suspend buybacks during the ten business days following the announcement of its quarterly financial results.

Nomura Announces ¥60 Billion Share Buyback

Under the approved resolution, Nomura intends to repurchase up to 100 million shares of its common stock, representing approximately 3.2% of the company’s total outstanding shares. The aggregate amount allocated for the buyback will not exceed 60 billion yen. The company plans to execute these purchases through a trust bank on the stock exchange.

Also, a Representative Executive Officer or the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will separately determine the specific details of the trust agreement, including the precise timing for the commencement of the share buyback.

In its official statement, Nomura highlighted that the primary objectives of this treasury stock acquisition are to elevate capital efficiency and ensure a flexible capital management policy. Furthermore, the repurchased shares will be utilized to deliver shares upon the exercise of stock-based compensation plans for its employees.

As of March 31, 2025, Nomura Holdings reported a total of 3,163,562,601 outstanding shares, which includes 206,974,484 shares already held as treasury stock. This new buyback program underscores Nomura’s commitment to returning value to its shareholders and strategically managing its capital structure in the evolving financial landscape. Investors will be closely watching for further announcements regarding the implementation timeline of this significant share repurchase initiative.

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