SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Nikola Corp

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share

(Title of Class of Securities)

654110303

(CUSIP Number)

12/31/2024

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No.

654110303

Names of Reporting Persons

NOMURA HOLDINGS INC

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)

(b)

Sec Use Only

Citizenship or Place of Organization

JAPAN

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 7,864,292.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 7,864,292.00

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

7,864,292.00

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

Checkbox not checked

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

9.3 %

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

Comment for Type of Reporting Person: (1) Shared voting and dispositive power represents (i) 1,674,372 shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by Nomura Securities International, Inc. ("NSI") and (ii) 6,189,920 shares of Common Stock underlying call options beneficially owned by NSI that are exercisable within 60 days. NSI is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nomura Holdings, Inc., which accordingly may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by NSI. (2) The percent of class is calculated based on 84,467,751 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of December 3, 2024, as reported in the Issuer's prospectus on Form 424b3 filed with the SEC on December 17, 2024.

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No.

654110303

Names of Reporting Persons

NOMURA SECURITIES INTERNATIONAL INC

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)

(b)

Sec Use Only

Citizenship or Place of Organization

NEW YORK

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 7,864,292.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 7,864,292.00

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

7,864,292.00

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

Checkbox not checked

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

9.3 %

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

Comment for Type of Reporting Person: (3) The percent of class is calculated based on 84,467,751 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of December 3, 2024, as reported in the Issuer's prospectus on Form 424b3 filed with the SEC on December 17, 2024.

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.

(a)

Name of issuer:

Nikola Corp

(b)

Address of issuer's principal executive offices:

4141 E Broadway Road, Phoenix, Arizona, 85040

Item 2.

(a)

Name of person filing:

Nomura Holdings, Inc. Nomura Securities International, Inc.

(b)

Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:

Nomura Holdings, Inc.: 13-1, Nihonbashi 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-8645, Japan Nomura Securities International, Inc.: Worldwide Plaza 309 West 49th Street New York, NY 10019

(c)

Citizenship:

Nomura Holdings, Inc.: Japan Nomura Securities International, Inc.: New York

(d)

Title of class of securities:

Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share

(e)

CUSIP No.:

654110303

Item 3.

If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:

(a)

Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);

(b)

Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);

(c)

Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);

(d)

Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);

(e)

An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);

(f)

An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);

(g)

A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);

(h)

A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);

(i)

A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);

(j)

A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:

(k)

Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).

Item 4.

Ownership

(a)

Amount beneficially owned:

Items 5-11 of the cover pages are incorporated by reference.

(b)

Percent of class:

Nomura Holdings, Inc.: 9.3 % Nomura Securities International, Inc.: 9.3

(c)

Number of shares as to which the person has:

(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:

Items 5-11 of the cover pages are incorporated by reference.

(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:

Items 5-11 of the cover pages are incorporated by reference.

(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:

Items 5-11 of the cover pages are incorporated by reference.

(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:

Items 5-11 of the cover pages are incorporated by reference.

Item 5.

Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.

Item 6.

Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.

Not Applicable

Item 7.

Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.

If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary.

See Exhibit B

Item 8.

Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.

Not Applicable

Item 9.

Notice of Dissolution of Group.

Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

NOMURA HOLDINGS INC

Signature:	/s/ Samir Patel
Name/Title:	Samir Patel, Managing Director
Date:	02/14/2025

NOMURA SECURITIES INTERNATIONAL INC

Signature:	/s/ Fernando Del Puerto
Name/Title:	Fernando Del Puerto, Managing Director
Date:	02/14/2025

Exhibit Information

Exhibit A - Joint Filing Agreement Exhibit B - Subsidiaries

SEC Form SCHEDULE 13G filed by Nikola Corporation