Nomura Holdings Reports Strong Full-Year Earnings and Completes $1.8B Acquisition

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Nomura Holdings reported a 14.5% increase in net revenue and a 6.3% rise in net income for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, alongside the completion of a $1.8 billion acquisition.

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• Strong Full-Year Financial Performance

  Net revenue increased by 14.5% to 2,167.7 billion yen, and net income attributable to shareholders rose by 6.3% to 362.1 billion yen for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026.

• Significant Acquisition Completed

  Nomura finalized the acquisition of Macquarie Management Holdings and related entities for approximately $1.8 billion (281.4 billion yen) on December 1, 2025, enhancing its global investment management platform.

• Increased Assets Under Management

  Assets under management reached 136.9 trillion yen as of March 31, 2026, reflecting growth partly due to the recent acquisition.

• Dividend Adjustment

  The annual cash dividend per share for the year ended March 31, 2026, was 51.00 yen, a decrease from 57.00 yen in the prior year.

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This 6-K filing details Nomura Holdings' robust financial performance for the full fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, showcasing significant growth in key operational metrics. The completion of a substantial $1.8 billion acquisition of Macquarie's asset management entities further strengthens Nomura's global investment management platform and contributed to an increase in assets under management. While the annual dividend per share saw a reduction, the overall strong operational results and strategic expansion indicate a healthy financial position and positive momentum for the company.