Free Writing Prospectus

Filed Pursuant to Rule 433

Registration Nos. 333-169682, 333-169682-01

 

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NAFL U.S. MTN Shelf – Fast Facts

We have filed a registration statement (including a prospectus) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, or “SEC.” Before you invest, you should read the prospectus and any other documents that we or Nomura have filed with the SEC for more complete information about NAFL and Nomura. You may obtain these documents for free from the SEC website at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, Nomura will arrange to send you these documents if you so request by calling (212) 667-9848 or e-mailing NSIProspectusDistribution@nomura.com

Diversified Revenue

..As Nomura expands internationally, revenue generation continues to diversify, representing a global franchise

Issuance Platform

Nomura America Finance LLC (“NAFL”) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nomura Holdings, Inc. (“Nomura”)

NAFL is able to offer a wide range of structured investments across various asset classes:

..Equities

..Interest Rates

..Currencies

..Commodities

All NAFL issuances are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by NAFL’s parent company, Nomura Holdings, Inc.

Nomura Overview

..Nomura is the pre-eminent Asian-based financial services group with worldwide reach, with over 35,000 employees, in over 30 countries

..Nomura provides services to clients through three business divisions:

FY 2011 Revenue

Nomura Financial Highlights1

Moody’s

S&P

Nomura Holdings, Inc.

Baa2†

BBB+†

Nomura Group

..Nomura’s Q1 earnings mark the firm’s ninth consecutive profitable quarter, with contributions across business divisions and regions

..Liquidity pool of $72bn, an increase of 295% over three years

..Tier 1 capital ratio of 16.2% exceeds peer average of 14.4%2

1. Source: Nomura; Represents selected financial information, additional information concerning Nomura’s financial results as well as its business risks can be found in its annual report on Form 20-F and periodic filings with the SEC.

2. Peer average calculated based on public filings of large investment banks.

† Credit ratings are provisional and subject to withdrawal or change at any time.

Retail

Wholesale

Asset Management

Fiscal Year

Q1 2012

2011

2010

2009

Total Assets

$492bn

$443bn

$345bn

$251bn

Total Capital Ratio

19.8%

22.2%

24.3%

18.1%

Tier 1 Capital Ratio

16.2%

16.4%

17.3%

11.3%

Liquidity Pool

$72bn

$71bn

$56bn

$24bn

..Equities

..Fixed Income

..Investment Banking

..$313bn AUM in Japan

..Market leading position in Japan public investment trusts, 21.9% market share

..$873bn retail client assets in Japan

Nomura’s Presence in the U.S.

Industry Recognition

2011 #1 FX-linked MTN dealer, Best Investor Solutions (Global), Landmark Deal (Global), Institutional Performance (Asia)

2011 #1 Japan Equity Research, #6 All-Asia Equity Research,#1 China Equity Research, #5 All-Europe Fixed Income Research, #7 All-Europe Equity Research, #7 All-Americas Fixed Income Research

#1 Market ShareConsecutive months since Q1 2010

#1 Customer Market ShareConsecutive months since Q4 2009