SCHEDULE: Nomura Discloses 0.4% Stake in Etsy Inc.
Beneficial Ownership Disclosure
Nomura Holdings and its subsidiary, Nomura Global Financial Products, have disclosed a 0.4% beneficial ownership stake in Etsy Inc., totaling 404,787 shares as of September 30, 2025.
Summary
- Nomura Holdings Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Nomura Global Financial Products Inc., collectively beneficially own 404,787 shares of Etsy Inc. Common Stock.
- This ownership represents 0.4% of Etsy Inc.'s outstanding Common Stock.
- The percentage is calculated based on 98,528,000 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of September 30, 2025, as reported in Etsy's quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed on October 29, 2025.
- The shares are held with shared voting and shared dispositive power by both reporting persons.
- The securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of Etsy Inc.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The filing is a routine disclosure of passive beneficial ownership and does not contain information that would significantly alter sentiment towards Etsy Inc. or Nomura Holdings Inc.
Positives
- Nomura Holdings Inc., a major global financial institution, maintains a beneficial ownership stake in Etsy Inc., indicating continued institutional interest in the company.
Negatives
- The disclosed stake of 0.4% is a passive investment and does not suggest any active engagement or influence over Etsy Inc.'s management or strategic direction.
Future Outlook
This Schedule 13G filing is a disclosure of passive beneficial ownership and does not contain any forward-looking statements or guidance regarding Etsy Inc.'s future outlook.
Industry Context
Nomura Holdings Inc. is a global financial services group, and its disclosed stake in Etsy Inc. reflects ongoing institutional investment interest in the e-commerce sector, where Etsy operates a prominent online marketplace for handmade and vintage items.
Comparison to Industry Standards
- Not applicable as this filing is a passive ownership disclosure, not a performance report or a strategic announcement that would typically be benchmarked against industry standards or competitors.
Related Party Transactions
- Nomura Global Financial Products, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nomura Holdings, Inc., and both entities are reporting persons for the same beneficial ownership.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: Provides transparency regarding institutional ownership, confirming a passive stake by Nomura Holdings Inc. and its subsidiary.
- Management: No direct impact on management or strategic decisions as the stake is passive and below the threshold for significant influence.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 09/30/2025 | Date of event which requires filing of this statement (beneficial ownership calculation date). |
| 10/29/2025 | Date Etsy Inc. filed its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2025, reporting 98,528,000 shares outstanding. |
| 11/14/2025 | Date of signing and filing of this Schedule 13G Amendment No. 2. |
Keywords
Etsy, Nomura Holdings, Nomura Global Financial Products, Beneficial Ownership, Common Stock, Schedule 13G, Institutional Investment, E-commerce
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