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ING Groep N.V. Earnings Release 2014

Aug 6, 2014

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PRESS RELEASE

6 August 2014

ING records 2Q14 underlying net profi t of EUR 1,181 million

  • ING Group 2Q14 underlying net profi t of EUR 1,181 million from EUR 901 million in 2Q13 and EUR 988 million in 1Q14
  • 2Q14 net result EUR 1,067 million, or EUR 0.28 per share, including special items, discontinued operations and divestments • Given ING's priority to repay the Dutch State, an interim dividend on common shares will not be paid in 2014
  • Bank 2Q14 underlying result before tax of EUR 1,278 million, up 11.4% from 2Q13 and 8.7% higher than 1Q14
  • 2Q14 results refl ect solid income despite adverse CVA/DVA impacts and deconsolidation of Vysya; risk costs declined further
  • Strong customer focus generated EUR 7.4 billion in net lending and attracted EUR 7.4 billion of net funds entrusted
  • Capital position further strengthened with a fully-loaded common equity Tier 1 ratio of 10.5% as of 30 June 2014
  • NN Group 2Q14 result before tax of EUR 310 million, up from EUR 113 million in 2Q13 and EUR -372 million in 1Q14
  • 2Q14 operating result ongoing business of EUR 249 million; 2Q14 underlying result before tax improved to EUR 337 million

ING Group has substantially completed its repositioning as a bank

  • NN Group successfully listed on Euronext Amsterdam in early July; ING Group stake in NN Group reduced to 68.1%
  • EUR 8.1 billion market values of ING's stakes in Voya and NN Group comfortably exceed ING's EUR 2.4 billion pro-forma core debt
  • Remaining 10% stake in SulAmérica sold in 2Q14, completing the divestment of ING Group's holding
  • ING Group reclassifi ed into the Banks subsector in 2Q14 by ICB, one of the world's leading classifi cation benchmarks

CEO STATEMENT

"The successful IPO of NN Group in early July was a pivotal moment for ING Group," said Ralph Hamers, CEO of ING Group. "This step represents the fi nal major transaction in our restructuring and in the repositioning of ING as a leading European bank. It has unlocked signifi cant fi nancial fl exibility for the Group, with the EUR 8.1 billion combined market values of our remaining stakes in NN Group and Voya Financial, Inc. comfortably exceeding the pro-forma Group core debt of EUR 2.4 billion."

"ING Group's second-quarter fi nancial performance was strong, with an underlying net result of EUR 1,181 million that was primarily attributable to ING Bank. The Bank's quarterly underlying result before tax was EUR 1,278 million, up 11.4% year-on-year and 8.7% sequentially. The improvement compared with both prior quarters mainly refl ects solid income generation, despite the impact of negative CVA/DVA adjustments and the deconsolidation of ING Vysya Bank, and a further decline in risk costs. ING Bank's underlying return on IFRS-EU equity rose to 10.7% for the fi rst half of 2014, which is within the Ambition 2017 target-range for return on IFRS-EU equity of 10-13%. ING Bank's capitalisation strengthened further, leading to a fully-loaded common equity Tier 1 ratio of 10.5% at the end of June."

"Our unwavering commitment to our customers contributed to robust business growth during the quarter, with ING Bank extending EUR 7.4 billion of net lending and attracting EUR 7.4 billion of net funds entrusted. During the fi rst six months of 2014, ING Bank gained over half a million new individual customers, demonstrating the strength of our franchise and the attractiveness of our customer proposition. In May, ING Direct Spain celebrated its 15th anniversary and recently welcomed its three-millionth customer. We are grateful that our customers choose to do business with us and we remain committed to supporting their fi nancial needs anytime, anywhere, and making the experience of banking with us truly differentiating. I am convinced that our Chief Innovation Offi cer will drive our strategic innovation agenda and think beyond traditional banking to serve our customers' changing needs."

"The 2 July listing of NN Group marked the offi cial beginning of the company's standalone future. We congratulate NN Group on this milestone and wish CEO Lard Friese and his team every success. For the second quarter of 2014, ING continued to consolidate 100% of NN Group in our results. The underlying result before tax of NN Group improved to EUR 337 million from EUR 101 million in the second quarter of 2013 and EUR 210 million in the previous quarter. As a result of the IPO, ING Group's stake in NN Group was reduced to 68.1%; this change will be refl ected in our third-quarter shareholders' equity."

"We are very proud of the progress that we have made with the restructuring over the past several years, which has brought ING Group well into the end stage of our transformation. We are moving forward as a stronger, simpler and more sustainable company. I am confi dent that we are well placed to achieve the strategic priorities of ING Bank while continuing to serve our customers and the communities in which we operate to the best of our ability."

ING GROUP CONSOLIDATED RESULTS

ING Group key fi gures
2Q2014 2Q20131 Change 1Q2014 Change 1H2014 1H20131 Change
Profi t and loss data (in EUR million)
Underlying result before tax ING Bank 1,278 1,147 11.4% 1,176 8.7% 2,454 2,316 6.0%
Operating result ongoing business NN Group 249 268 -7.1% 274 -9.1% 522 438 19.2%
Non-operating items ongoing business NN Group 10 -71 -28 -18 -56
Japan Closed Block VA 79 -97 -36 43 65 -33.8%
Underlying result before tax Insurance Other 5 -7 -2 3 88 -96.6%
Underlying result before tax ING Group 1,620 1,241 30.6% 1,384 17.1% 3,004 2,852 5.3%
Underlying net result ING Group 1,181 901 31.1% 988 19.5% 2,169 2,071 4.7%
Net gains/losses on divestments -3 -16 -1,764 -1,767 923
Net result from divested units -38
Net result from discontinued operations Insurance/IM Asia 2 65 5 7 131
Net result from discontinued operations Voya Financial 22 -23 53 75 -218
Special items -135 -33 -1,200 -1,335 -79
Net result 1,067 895 19.2% -1,917 -851 2,791 -130.5%
Net result per share (in EUR)2 0.28 0.23 21.7% -0.50 -0.22 0.73 -130.1%
Capital ratios (end of period)
Shareholders' equity (in EUR billion) 45 6.8% 48 50 -2.3%
ING Group debt/equity ratio 7.3% 8.6% 7.2%
Bank common equity Tier 1 ratio phased in 10.0% 10.8% n.a.
Bank common equity Tier 1 ratio fully loaded 10.1% 10.5% n.a.
NN Group IGD Solvency I ratio3 245% 272% 255%
Other data (end of period)
Underlying return on equity based on IFRS-EU equity4 10.1% 7.0% 8.7% 9.4% 7.9%
Employees (FTEs, end of period, adjusted for divestments) 75,606 -14.5% 64,649 76,589 -15.6%

1 The fi gures of this period have been restated to refl ect the change in accounting policy, i.e. the move towards fair value accounting for Guaranteed Minimum Death

Benefi ts for life in the Japan Closed Block VA as of 1 January 2014. 2 Result per share differs from IFRS earnings per share in respect of attributions to the core Tier 1 securities.

3 The 30 June 2014 capital ratios are not fi nal until fi led with the regulators. 4

Annualised underlying net result divided by average IFRS-EU shareholders' equity. Note: Underlying fi gures and Operating results are non-GAAP measures. These are derived from fi gures according to IFRS-EU by excluding impact from divestments, discontinued operations and special items and, for Operating results only, gains/losses and impairments, revaluations and market & other impacts.

ING Group posted an underlying net result of EUR 1,181 million in the second quarter of 2014 compared with EUR 901 million in the same quarter of 2013 and EUR 988 million in the fi rst quarter of 2014.

UNDERLYING NET RESULT - GROUP (in EUR million)

ING Group's strong second-quarter results were driven primarily by ING Bank, which reported an underlying result before tax of EUR 1,278 million, up 11.4% year-on-year and 8.7% higher sequentially. The improvement in the Bank's results compared with both prior periods mainly refl ects solid income generation and a further decline in risks costs. ING Bank's interest margin was 1.46%, up four basis points compared with the second quarter of 2013, but four basis points lower than in the previous quarter. ING Bank's underlying return on IFRS-EU equity for the second quarter of 2014 was 11.1%; for the fi rst six months of 2014, it was 10.7%.

UNDERLYING RESULT BEFORE TAX - BANK (in EUR million)

ING Bank's commitment to supporting its customers' fi nancial needs was evident in the strong commercial momentum in the second quarter of 2014. ING Bank extended EUR 7.4 billion of total net lending (adjusted for currency impacts and additional transfers of WUB mortgages to NN Bank) to retail and corporate clients. Lending growth was funded by EUR 7.4 billion of net funds entrusted, which were generated by all regions within Retail Banking.

OPERATING RESULT ONGOING BUSINESS - NN GROUP (in EUR mln)

The second-quarter 2014 operating result for the ongoing business of NN Group was EUR 249 million, and the quarterly underlying result before tax was EUR 337 million. As of the second quarter of 2014, NN Group publishes its own standalone quarterly earnings release. For more information, please visit: www.nn-group.com

ING Group's second-quarter net result was EUR 1,067 million, compared with EUR 895 million in the second quarter of 2013. In the fi rst quarter of 2014, ING Group reported a EUR 1,917 million net loss, primarily due to the impact of the deconsolidation of Voya Financial, Inc. and a special item due to the successful fi nalisation of the agreement to make ING's closed defi ned benefi t pension plan in the Netherlands fi nancially independent.

In the second quarter of 2014, special items after tax totalled EUR -135 million. This amount mainly consists of the second payment of EUR 101 million related to the nationalisation of SNS and EUR 16 million for the previously-announced restructuring programmes in Retail Netherlands. The net results from the discontinued operations of Voya Financial and Insurance/IM Asia were EUR 22 million and EUR 2 million, respectively. Net gains/losses on divestments were negligible.

ING Group's second-quarter 2014 net result per share was EUR 0.28. The Group's underlying net return on IFRS-EU equity was 10.1% for the quarter and 9.4% for the fi rst six months of 2014.

Subsequent event

NN Group initial public offering (IPO)

On 2 July 2014, ING sold 77 million existing ordinary shares in the initial public offering of NN Group at EUR 20.00 per share. On 10 July 2014, the joint global coordinators, on behalf of the underwriters, exercised an over-allotment option to purchase 11.55 million of additional existing shares in NN Group at the same price. At the time of the IPO, a fi rst tranche of EUR 450 million of the mandatorily exchangeable subordinated notes (the pre-IPO investments from the three Asian-based investment fi rms RRJ Capital, Temasek and SeaTown Holdings International) was exchanged into NN Group shares. The remaining two tranches (each for an aggregate amount of EUR 337.5 million) will be mandatorily exchanged into NN Group shares from 2015 onwards.

Total gross proceeds from the NN Group IPO, including the exchange of the fi rst tranche of subordinated notes into NN Group shares and the over-allotment option, amount to EUR 2.2 billion.

As a result of the above, ING's ownership in NN Group declined from 100% to 68.1%. This transaction did not impact the profi t and loss account of ING Group, as NN Group will continue to be fully consolidated by ING Group. The transactions had a negative impact on shareholders' equity of ING Group of EUR 4,264 million, which will be recognised in the third quarter of 2014. This amount includes:

  • EUR 2,590 million, being the difference between the net proceeds of the IPO to ING and the IFRS carrying value of the stake in NN Group divested in the IPO (including the exercise of the over-allotment option);
  • EUR 661 million, being the difference between the market value of the NN Group shares exchanged for the fi rst tranche of the mandatorily exchangeable subordinated notes and the related IFRS carrying value; and
  • EUR 1,012 million, being the estimated difference between the market value of the NN Group shares to be exchanged for the second and third tranches of the mandatorily exchangeable notes and the related estimated IFRS carrying value.

If and when ING Group's remaining interest in NN Group qualifi es as held for sale and discontinued operations under IFRS, the presentation of NN Group in the consolidated fi nancial statements of ING Group will change accordingly. Upon classifi cation as held for sale, the carrying amount of the disposal group (or group of assets) is compared to their fair value less cost to sell. If the fair value less cost to sell is lower than the carrying value, this expected loss is recognised through a reduction of the carrying value of any goodwill related to the disposal group and the carrying value of certain other non-current non-fi nancial assets to the extent that the carrying value of those assets exceeds their fair value. A remaining expected loss is only recognised in the profi t and loss account upon a divestment resulting in deconsolidation.

Upon deconsolidation, the divestment result will refl ect ING Group's remaining share (at the transaction date) in the difference between the carrying value of NN Group and the fair value, plus ING Group's share in unrealised revaluations in equity plus the currency translation reserve related to NN Group. The actual divestment result depends on a number of variables, including the share price, the carrying value of NN Group, the level of unrealised reserves in equity and the stake held by ING Group at the date of the transaction. Such a divestment could have a sizeable impact on the profi t and loss account and shareholders' equity of ING Group.

BANKING

Banking key fi gures
In EUR million 2Q2014 2Q2013 Change 1Q2014 Change 1H2014 1H2013 Change
Profit & loss
Interest result 2,985 3,006 -0.7% 3,027 -1.4% 6,012 5,922 1.5%
Commission income 595 582 2.2% 560 6.3% 1,155 1,136 1.7%
Investment income 38 52 -26.9% 105 -63.8% 144 176 -18.2%
Other income 163 212 -23.1% 125 30.4% 287 483 -40.6%
Total underlying income 3,781 3,853 -1.9% 3,818 -1.0% 7,599 7,716 -1.5%
Staff and other expenses 2,072 2,064 0.4% 2,161 -4.1% 4,233 4,158 1.8%
Intangibles amortisation and impairments 26 26 0.0% 13 100.0% 40 65 -38.5%
Operating expenses 2,098 2,090 0.4% 2,174 -3.5% 4,272 4,224 1.1%
Gross result 1,683 1,762 -4.5% 1,644 2.4% 3,326 3,492 -4.8%
Addition to loan loss provision 405 616 -34.3% 468 -13.5% 872 1,176 -25.9%
Underlying result before tax 1,278 1,147 11.4% 1,176 8.7% 2,454 2,316 6.0%
of which Retail Banking 870 664 31.0% 771 12.8% 1,642 1,271 29.2%
of which Commercial Banking 605 632 -4.3% 471 28.5% 1,075 1,318 -18.4%
of which Corporate Line -197 -150 -66 -263 -274
Key figures
Underlying interest margin 1.46% 1.42% 1.50% 1.48% 1.40%
Underlying cost/income ratio 55.5% 54.3% 56.9% 56.2% 54.7%
Underlying risk costs in bp of average RWA 55 89 65 60 85
Risk-weighted assets (end of period) 293,399 277,632 5.7% 290,792 0.9% 293,399 277,632 5.7%
Return on equity based on IFRS-EU equity1 11.1% 9.5% 10.2% 10.7% 9.3%

1 Underlying net result divided by average IFRS-EU equity (annualised).

ING Bank posted a strong second-quarter result. The underlying result before tax was EUR 1,278 million, up 11.4% from a year ago and 8.7% higher than in the previous quarter, refl ecting a further decline in risk costs and a healthy development in underlying income. Total underlying income declined 1.9% yearon-year, due to negative CVA/DVA impacts and the deconsolidation of ING Vysya Bank. Excluding these items, income rose by 3.1% year-on-year and 0.9% quarter-on-quarter, supported by strong volume growth in both lending and funds entrusted. The interest margin increased year-on-year, driven by higher margins on both lending and funds entrusted.

Total underlying income declined 1.9% year-on-year to EUR 3,781 million, including EUR 58 million of negative credit valuation and debt valuation adjustments (CVA/DVA) recorded in Commercial Banking and in the Corporate Line, compared with EUR 52 million of positive impacts a year ago. ING's share in the net profi t of ING Vysya Bank was EUR 9 million (recorded under other income), whereas the second quarter of last year included EUR 85 million of income from ING Vysya Bank, when it was still fully consolidated. Excluding these items, underlying income rose 3.1%, notably in Retail Benelux, Retail Germany and in the Industry Lending business within Commercial Banking. Compared with the previous quarter, which included EUR 66 million of negative CVA/DVA impacts, total underlying income was 1.0% lower. However, income rose 0.9% when excluding the impact from CVA/DVA and the deconsolidation of ING Vysya Bank.

ING Bank generated strong business growth in the second quarter of 2014, including a substantial increase in customer lending, which is consistent with its long-term ambition to increase the asset side of the balance sheet. Total net lending (adjusted for currency impacts and the additional transfer of WUB mortgages to NN Bank) rose by EUR 7.4 billion. The net production of

residential mortgages was EUR 1.6 billion and was generated entirely outside of the Netherlands. Other lending rose by EUR 5.8 billion, of which EUR 3.9 billion was driven by growth in Structured Finance and General Lending. In Retail Banking, the net production of other lending was EUR 1.8 billion and was mainly attributable to Belgium and Poland. Lending growth was funded through customer deposits, with ING Bank reporting a EUR 7.4 billion net infl ow of funds entrusted (adjusted for currency impacts) during the second quarter. Retail Banking generated EUR 7.8 billion of net infl ows, with contributions from all regions. Commercial Banking reported a small net outfl ow of EUR 0.4 billion.

The underlying interest result slipped only marginally by 0.7% from a year ago, despite the deconsolidation of ING Vysya Bank and the transfer and sale of WUB portfolios to NN Group since mid-2013. The interest result was furthermore negatively affected by the accelerated amortisation of capitalised fees on issued debt related to the capital management activities of the Bank. The interest result on customer lending activities increased slightly as the impact of lower volumes (caused by the deconsolidation of ING Vysya Bank and the transfer and sale of WUB assets) was compensated by higher margins on both mortgages and other lending. Average volumes of funds entrusted grew, and margins

on savings increased compared with a year ago. On a sequential basis, the underlying interest result decreased 1.4% due to the impact of ING Vysya Bank and lower interest results in the Corporate Line and Financial Markets. These impacts were the main reason for the decline of the underlying interest margin of the Bank to 1.46% from 1.50% in the fi rst quarter of 2014. The interest margin on lending activities improved slightly, while the margin on funds entrusted decreased, refl ecting margin pressure on savings and current accounts due to the low interest rate environment. The impact of a lower interest margin was in part offset by higher volumes.

OPERATING EXPENSES (in EUR million) AND COST/INCOME RATIO (in %)

Underlying operating expenses rose 0.4% year-on-year to EUR 2,098 million. However, excluding the deconsolidation impact of ING Vysya Bank in the current quarter and the Belgian bank taxes that were reported in the second quarter of 2013, operating expenses rose 3.3%. This was mainly due to higher pension costs, increased IT spending, and business growth in Retail International and Industry Lending. These increases were partly offset by the benefi ts from ongoing cost-saving initiatives and the transfer of WUB staff to NN Group as of mid-2013. Expenses declined 3.5% from the fi rst quarter of 2014, which included EUR 94 million for the annual Belgian bank taxes, EUR 43 million of expenses related to ING Vysya Bank and a substantial release from provisions related to regulatory expenses booked in the Corporate Line. Excluding these items, operating expenses rose only marginally. The second-quarter underlying cost/income ratio for ING Bank was 55.5%, up from 54.3% a year ago. However, excluding the volatile CVA/DVA impacts in both quarters, the cost/income ratio improved slightly to 54.6% from 55.0% in the second quarter of 2013.

Risk costs declined further in the second quarter. ING Bank added EUR 405 million to the provision for loan losses in the second quarter of 2014, down from EUR 616 million a year ago and EUR 468 million in the previous quarter. The sequential decline mainly refl ects lower net additions in Commercial Banking and Retail Germany, as well as the deconsolidation of ING Vysya Bank. The decline in Commercial Banking was particularly visible in Real Estate Finance and General Lending, whereas Structured Finance required higher net additions, mainly for the infrastructure and utilities industries. In Retail Germany, risk costs for the mortgage portfolio were lower, supported by the strong performance of the German economy and a lower probability of default. Risk costs in Retail Benelux were almost stable, as a decline in the Netherlands was offset by higher risk costs in Belgium. Risk costs for Dutch mortgages were 8.1% lower quarter-on-quarter at EUR 68

million. The increase of risk costs in Retail Belgium was mainly in business lending. Total NPLs at ING Bank rose to EUR 16.4 billion from EUR 15.9 billion in the fi rst quarter of 2014; the NPL ratio rose slightly to 2.9% of total credit outstandings compared with 2.8% at the end of March. In the second quarter of 2014, total risk costs were 55 basis points of average risk-weighted assets versus 65 basis points in the previous quarter and 89 basis points in the second quarter of 2013.

Retail Banking had a strong underlying result before tax of EUR 870 million, up signifi cantly from EUR 664 million in the second quarter of 2013. This improvement was driven by higher interest margins on lending and savings in most countries and lower risk costs. Expenses decreased, mainly refl ecting the deconsolidation of ING Vysya Bank as per 31 March 2014. Compared with the fi rst quarter of 2014, the result improved 12.8%. This was mainly due to a decrease in expenses, as the previous quarter included EUR 75 million of the annual Belgian bank taxes, which were recognised in full. Commercial momentum was robust in the second quarter, with EUR 7.8 billion net growth in funds entrusted and EUR 3.5 billion in net lending production.

Commercial Banking had a solid second quarter, fuelled by a strong performance from Structured Finance within Industry Lending. Commercial Banking reported a profi t before tax of EUR 605 million, despite a EUR -47 million CVA/DVA impact. Excluding CVA/DVA, the result increased 17.9% from a year ago and was up 24.2% from the previous quarter due to decreasing risk costs and higher income. Excluding CVA/DVA impacts, income grew 1.3% year-on-year and 7.4% sequentially, supported by continued lending growth, particularly in Structured Finance. Risk costs continued their downward trend due to lower risk costs in Real Estate Finance.

Corporate Line Banking posted an underlying result before tax of EUR -197 million, which includes higher fi nancing charges following the accelerated amortisation of capitalised fees on issued debt. This compares with EUR -150 million in the same quarter of 2013.

ING Bank's second-quarter net result was EUR 806 million, which includes EUR -117 million of special items after tax. These items refl ect the second payment of EUR 101 million related to the nationalisation of SNS, and another EUR 16 million for the previously announced restructuring programmes in Retail Netherlands.

The year-to-date underlying return on IFRS-EU equity rose to 10.7% from 9.3% in the fi rst half of 2013. The improvement was caused by a 6.3% increase in the underlying net result combined with a decline in the average equity base, as dividend payments to ING Group and the write-down in the net pension asset outweighed net earnings. The Ambition 2017 target-range for return on IFRS-EU equity is 10-13%.

NN GROUP

NN Group key fi gures
In EUR million 2Q2014 2Q20131 Change 1Q2014 Change 1H2014 1H20131 Change
Operating result
Netherlands Life 148 199 -25.6% 147 0.7% 295 331 -10.9%
Netherlands Non-life 39 42 -7.1% 22 77.3% 61 39 56.4%
Insurance Europe 44 53 -17.0% 45 -2.2% 90 95 -5.3%
Japan Life 24 30 -20.0% 66 -63.6% 90 113 -20.4%
Investment Management 38 41 -7.3% 39 -2.6% 77 72 6.9%
Other2 -44 -97 n.a. -46 n.a. -91 -212 n.a.
Operating result ongoing business 249 268 -7.1% 274 -9.1% 522 438 19.2%
Non-operating items ongoing business 10 -71 n.a. -28 n.a. -18 -56 n.a.
Japan Closed Block VA 79 -97 n.a. -36 n.a. 43 65 -33.8%
Special items before tax -25 -12 n.a. -572 n.a. -597 -42 n.a.
Result on divestments and discontinued operations -2 24 -108.3% -11 n.a. -13 1,053 -101.2%
Result before tax 310 113 174.3% -372 n.a. -63 1,459 -104.3%
Key Figures
New sales life insurance (APE)3 305 266 14.7% 439 -30.5% 744 664 12.0%
Total administrative expenses (ongoing business) 439 447 -1.8% 437 0.5% 876 907 -3.4%
Cost/income ratio ongoing business (Admin. expenses/Operating income) 37.1% 36.5% 35.2% 36.1% 36.9%
Combined ratio (Netherlands Non-life)4 98.5% 98.2% 100.2% 99.4% 102.4%
Investment Management AuM (end of period, in EUR billion) 177 176 0.6% 168 5.4% 177 176 0.6%
Net operating ROE (ongoing business)5 8.4% 10.5% 9.2% 8.8% 9.7%
Reconciliation from Operating result ongoing business to Underlying result before tax
In EUR million 2Q2014 2Q20131 Change 1Q2014 Change 1H2014 1H20131 Change
Operating result ongoing business 249 268 -7.1% 274 -9.1% 522 438 19.2%
Non operating items ongoing business 10 -71 n.a. -28 n.a. -18 -56 n.a.
Japan Closed Block VA 79 -97 n.a. -36 n.a. 43 65 -33.8%
Underlying result before tax 337 101 233.7% 210 60.5% 547 448 22.1%

The NN Group results as included in ING Group's consolidated results differ from the results as presented in the NN Group N.V. interim fi nancial statements. This is caused by: • Required eliminations of results on intercompany transactions between ING Group and NN Group; and

• The net gain on the sale of part of SulAmérica, which ING Group reports in 'Insurance Other' results and not in NN Group results. In the fi rst quarter of 2014, the remaining interest in SulAmérica was transferred from NN Group to ING Group; and

• The results of the NN Group segment 'Insurance Other' are reported by ING Group under 'Insurance Other' results and not in NN Group results. As from 2014 the segment 'Insurance Other' ceased to exist in NN Group.

1 The fi gures of this period have been restated to refl ect the change in accounting policy, i.e., the move towards fair value accounting for Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefi ts reserves of the Japan Closed Block VA segment as of 1 January 2014.

Other comprises (the operating result of) the businesses of NN Bank and ING Re, the result of the holding company and certain other results. 3

Sum of annual premiums and 1/10th of single premiums sold in the period. 4 Excluding Mandema and Zicht broker businesses.

5 Net operating ROE is calculated as the (annualised) net operating result of the ongoing business divided by the average allocated equity of the ongoing business adjusted for revaluation reserves.

The operating result of the ongoing business of NN Group was EUR 249 million, down 7.1% from the second quarter of 2013. This mainly refl ects lower operating income at Netherlands Life, partly mitigated by a reduction of the holding expenses and funding costs. On a sequential basis, the operating result of the ongoing business declined 9.1%, largely refl ecting the seasonally higher result of Japan Life in the fi rst quarter of the year. The result before tax improved signifi cantly on both comparable quarters to EUR 310 million, largely driven by a higher result of Japan Closed Block VA and higher revaluations. On a constant currency basis, new sales (APE) were 22.1% higher than last year, with strong sales in all regions.

The operating result of Netherlands Life decreased to EUR 148 million from EUR 199 million in the second quarter of 2013, mainly due to lower operating income. The operating result was stable compared with the previous quarter, as seasonally higher dividends in the second quarter and lower administrative expenses offset lower fees and premium-based revenues which are typically

higher in the fi rst quarter of the year. The result before tax improved signifi cantly on both comparable quarters. New sales (APE) increased 70.4% year-on-year due to higher pension contract renewals. The strong capital position of NN Life is refl ected in a Solvency I ratio of 250%.

The operating result for Netherlands Non-life decreased to EUR 39 million from EUR 42 million in the second quarter of 2013, refl ecting several large claims in Property & Casualty (P&C). Management actions to restore profi tability combined with favourable claims development resulted in better results in Disability & Accident (D&A). Administrative expenses decreased 11.1% year-on-year, refl ecting the successful transformation programme in the Netherlands. The second-quarter 2014 combined ratio was 98.5% compared with 98.2% in the same quarter of 2013. Compared with the previous quarter, the result improved from EUR 22 million, driven by a favourable claims experience in D&A.

The operating result of Insurance Europe was EUR 44 million, down EUR 9 million from a year ago, refl ecting lower operating income, partly offset by lower expenses. On a sequential basis, the operating result was essentially stable as lower investment and technical margins were almost fully compensated by lower DAC amortisation and trail commissions. New sales were up 9.8%, excluding currency effects, on higher life sales across the region.

Japan Life's operating result was EUR 24 million, down 14.3% year-on-year, excluding currency effects, on a lower investment margin and lower technical margin. Fees and premium-based revenues rose 12.2%, excluding currency effects, driven by higher sales and larger in-force volumes. The operating result decreased from EUR 66 million in the fi rst quarter, which included seasonally higher fees and premium-based revenues. New sales (APE) rose 24.2%, excluding currency effects, as a result of the continuing economic recovery in Japan, higher agency productivity and channel diversifi cation.

Assets under Management (AuM) for Investment Management increased to EUR 177 billion at the end of the second quarter, driven by favourable market performance as well as infl ows in proprietary and third-party business. The operating result was down at EUR 38 million versus EUR 41 million in the same quarter of last year, mainly due to higher administrative expenses. On a sequential basis, the operating result fell 2.6% due to lower fee income.

The operating result of the segment 'Other' improved to EUR -44 million from EUR -97 million a year ago and EUR -46 million in the fi rst quarter. The year-on-year improvement reflects both lower holding expenses and funding costs as well as an increase of the operating result at NN Bank and in the reinsurance business. On a sequential basis, the operating result improved by EUR 2 million.

Total second-quarter administrative expenses of the ongoing business were EUR 439 million, down 1.8% from a year ago and essentially fl at compared with the previous quarter. Expenses declined year-on-year, despite higher NN Bank expenses, as a result of the partial transfer of WUB to NN Bank on 1 July 2013, which added EUR 15 million of expenses compared with the second quarter of last year. Excluding currency effects and the partial transfer of WUB to NN Bank, administrative expenses of the ongoing business fell 4.1%, mainly demonstrating the impact of the transformation programme in the Netherlands. In line with the IPO announcements, management aims to reduce administrative expenses in Netherlands Life, Netherlands Non-life and corporate/holding entities by EUR 200 million by 2016, compared with 2013. Cost reductions of EUR 75 million have been realised on a year-to-date basis.

The result before tax of NN Group increased to EUR 310 million compared with EUR 113 million in the second quarter of 2013 and EUR -372 million in the previous quarter. The year-on-year improvement is mainly attributable to a higher result of Japan Closed Block VA and higher revaluations. The previous quarter

included a EUR -541 million special item related to the impact of the agreement to make ING's closed defi ned benefi t pension plan in the Netherlands fi nancially independent.

Gains/losses and impairments were EUR -51 million and mainly consisted of impairments on public equity and real estate in Netherlands Life.

Revaluations totalled EUR 84 million and primarily included positive revaluations on private equity in Netherlands Life and Netherlands Non-life.

Market and other impacts amounted to EUR -24 million. The result in the current quarter refl ects a negative movement in the provision for guarantees on separate account pension contracts (net of hedging) in Netherlands Life and a EUR 9 million one-off contribution to the new guarantee fund in Poland related to the pension reforms in that country. In July 2014, a refund of EUR 52 million was received from the guarantee fund that was discontinued as per 1 July 2014; this refund will be recognised in the third quarter of 2014.

The result before tax of Japan Closed Block VA was EUR 79 million compared with EUR -97 million a year ago and EUR -36 million in the previous quarter, refl ecting positive hedge results.

Special items before tax amounted to EUR -25 million and mainly related to the transformation programme in the Netherlands.

The results from divestments and discontinued operations were negligible in the second quarter of 2014.

Total new sales (APE) at NN Group were EUR 305 million, up 22.1% from a year ago on a constant currency basis. Sales grew 24.2% in Japan Life, driven by the continued economic recovery in Japan, higher agency productivity and channel diversifi cation. In Insurance Europe, sales grew 9.8% year-on-year mainly due to higher life sales across the region, partly offset by lower pension sales. APE rose 70.4% in Netherlands Life, driven by higher pension renewals. Compared with the previous quarter, sales declined 31.2% on a constant currency basis, as the fi rst quarter of 2014 included seasonally higher life sales in Japan Life and corporate pension renewals in the Netherlands.

The net operating ROE for the ongoing business of NN Group decreased to 8.4% compared with 10.5% in the second quarter of 2013. This was mainly due to a higher adjusted average allocated equity base following the EUR 1 billion debt-to-equity conversion at the end of the fourth quarter of 2013 and a EUR 850 million capital injection in the second quarter of 2014 from ING Group, as well as a decrease in the net operating result.

BALANCE SHEET

Balance Sheet key fi gures

ING Group N.V. ING Bank N.V. NN Group N.V. Voya Financial / Holdings /
Eliminations
End of period, in EUR million 30 June 14 31 Mar. 14 30 June 14 31 Mar. 14 30 June 14 31 Mar. 14 30 June 14 31 Mar. 14
Financial assets at fair value through P&L 177,493 166,374 133,198 124,132 44,516 42,360 -221 -118
Investments 161,465 146,414 94,439 82,565 67,025 63,684 165
Loans and advances to customers 539,517 532,141 513,488 507,774 27,111 25,905 -1,081 -1,538
Other assets 89,008 100,445 77,580 90,498 15,287 15,604 -3,861 -5,657
Total assets excl. assets held for sale 967,482 945,374 818,705 804,969 153,939 147,553 -5,164 -7,148
Assets held for sale 3,036 3,074 123 180 2,913 2,894
Total assets 970,517 948,448 818,705 804,969 154,062 147,734 -2,251 -4,255
Shareholders' equity 48,461 45,380 34,124 32,341 16,939 14,682 -2,602 -1,643
Minority interests 616 625 557 539 60 72 -1 14
Non-voting equity securities 683 683 683 683
Total equity 49,760 46,688 34,681 32,880 16,999 14,754 -1,920 -946
Debt securities in issue 135,420 131,662 130,000 126,238 5,420 5,424
Insurance and investment contracts 116,036 113,836 116,031 113,836 5
Customer deposits/other funds on deposit 489,254 482,648 488,411 483,734 6,519 6,190 -5,676 -7,276
Financial liabilities at fair value through P&L 101,522 100,718 100,004 99,552 1,859 1,396 -341 -230
Other liabilities 78,521 72,878 65,609 62,565 12,650 11,540 261 -1,227
Total liabilities excl. liabilities held for sale 920,753 901,742 784,024 772,089 137,059 132,962 -331 -3,309
Liabilities held for sale 4 18 4 18
Total liabilities 920,757 901,760 784,024 772,089 137,063 132,980 -331 -3,309
Total equity and liabilities 970,517 948,448 818,705 804,969 154,062 147,734 -2,251 -4,255

ING Group

ING Group's balance sheet increased by EUR 22 billion during the second quarter of 2014 to EUR 971 billion, refl ecting strong commercial growth. Shareholders' equity increased by EUR 3.1 billion to EUR 48.5 billion, or EUR 12.59 per share. This increase was mainly due to the quarterly profi t of EUR 1.1 billion and positive revaluations of debt securities, mainly at NN Group.

ING Bank

ING Bank's balance sheet increased by EUR 14 billion to EUR 819 billion, primarily due to robust commercial growth and including EUR 3 billion of currency impacts. Customer lending grew by EUR 5 billion at comparable currency rates. The funding profi le improved due to a EUR 5 billion net infl ow of savings and EUR 5 billion of long-term debt issuance, which was partly offset by EUR 2 billion of maturing debt. Shareholders' equity strengthened by EUR 2 billion to EUR 34 billion. Cash previously placed at (central) banks was used to purchase CRD IV-eligible investments.

NN Group

Total assets of NN Group increased by EUR 5.6 billion (on a constant currency basis) over the second quarter of 2014 to EUR 154.1 billion. This was mainly caused by an increase in the market value of Financial assets at fair value and of Available-for-sale Investments. Shareholders' equity rose by EUR 2.2 billion to EUR 16.9 billion, mainly refl ecting a higher revaluation reserve debt securities and the EUR 850 million capital injection from ING Group.

CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

Capital ratios ING Group
In EUR million, unless stated otherwise 30 June 14 31 Mar. 14
Shareholders' equity 48,461 45,380
Core Tier 1 securities 683 683
Group hybrid capital 6,036 7,486
Group leverage (core debt) 4,560 3,817
Total capitalisation (Bank and NN Group) 59,741 57,366
Required regulatory adjustments -7,015 -5,081
Group leverage (core debt) -4,560 -3,817
Adjusted equity 48,166 48,468
Debt/equity ratio 8.6% 7.3%
Total required capital 34,418 34,141
FiCo ratio (Voya full deduction) 156% 155%
Capital ratios ING Bank
In EUR million, unless stated otherwise 30 June 14 31 Mar. 14
Shareholders' equity 34,124 32,341
Required regulatory adjustments -3,008 -4,001
Prudential fi lters 531 642
Available common equity Tier 1 capital 31,647 28,982
Subordinated loans qualifying as Tier 1 capital1 4,235 5,118
Minority interests, counting as additional Tier 1 capital -1,854 8
Available Tier 1 capital 34,028 34,108
Issued Tier 2 bonds2 9,411 9,964
Regulatory adjustments Tier 2 -479 -1,435
Available BIS capital 42,960 42,637
Risk-weighted assets 293,399 290,792
Common equity Tier 1 ratio fully loaded 10.5% 10.1%
Common equity Tier 1 ratio phased in 10.8% 10.0%
Tier 1 ratio phased in 11.6% 11.7%
Tier 1 ratio fully loaded 12.0% 11.9%
BIS ratio phased in 14.6% 14.7%

1 To be replaced in the coming years in line with the CRR/CRD IV grandfathering

rules. Of which EUR 5,529 million CRR/CRD IV compliant and EUR 3,882 million to be

replaced in the coming years in line with the CRR/CRD IV grandfathering rules.

Capital ratios NN Group and NN Life
In EUR million, unless stated otherwise 30 June 141 31 Mar. 14
Shareholders' equity 16,939 14,682
Qualifying subordinated debt issued by NN Group to
ING Group
1,809 2,394
Qualifying subordinated debt issued by NN Group 1,000
Required regulatory adjustments -7,288 -6,110
Total capital base 12,460 10,966
EU required capital 4,578 4,468
IGD Solvency I ratio 272% 245%
Solvency I Capital Ratio NN Life 250% 235%

1 The 30 June 2014 capital ratios are not fi nal until fi led with the regulators.

As a result of the successful IPO of NN Group in July 2014, ING Group has unlocked signifi cant fi nancial fl exibility in the fi nal stage of its restructuring. Pro-forma Group leverage of EUR 2.4 billion is more than covered by the EUR 8.1 billion combined market values of ING Group's remaining stakes in Voya Financial, Inc. and NN Group, leading to a net value surplus of EUR 5.7 billion. ING Bank remains well capitalised and its fully-loaded common equity Tier 1 ratio increased to 10.5% at the end of June 2014. The IGD ratio for NN Group rose to 272%.

ING Group

The amount of core debt at ING Group increased to EUR 4.6

billion at the end of June 2014 from EUR 3.8 billion at the end of the fi rst quarter. The increase primarily refl ects a EUR 850 million capital injection from ING Group into NN Group ahead of its IPO in early July 2014. This was partly offset by EUR 170 million of proceeds related to the sale of ING's remaining 10% stake in SulAmérica, which was executed in June.

The net offering proceeds from the IPO of NN Group in the third quarter of 2014 totalled EUR 2.1 billion, including the exchange of the fi rst tranche of subordinated notes into NN Group shares and the exercise of the underwriters' over-allotment option, and were used to further reduce core debt. On a pro-forma basis, Group leverage has been reduced to EUR 2.4 billion. This amount is more than suffi ciently covered by the EUR 8.1 billion combined market values for Voya Financial and NN Group (on 1 August), resulting in a pro-forma excess value of EUR 5.7 billion. The amount of excess value offers ING Group signifi cant fi nancial fl exibility in the fi nal stage of its restructuring.

ING Bank

ING Bank remains well capitalised and continued to grow its capital base, with a fully-loaded common equity Tier 1 ratio of 10.5%, up from 10.1% at the end of March 2014. The increase refl ects EUR 0.9 billion of retained earnings, or 0.3%-points, and higher revaluation and FX reserves, which added 0.2%-points to the ratio. This was only partially offset by a EUR 2.6 billion increase in risk-weighted assets. The fully-loaded Tier 1 ratio improved from 11.9% to 12.0% at the end of the quarter as improvements in the fully-loaded common equity Tier 1 ratio were partially offset by the redemption of EUR 1.1 billion of hybrids in April 2014.

NN Group

In connection with the IPO recapitalisation activities, ING Group injected EUR 850 million of capital into NN Group in the second quarter of 2014. These funds were used to reduce debt owed to ING Group, to provide a subordinated loan to NN Life and to increase the cash capital position at the holding company. The Insurance Group Directive (IGD) ratio increased strongly to 272% from 245% at the end of March. The increase mainly refl ects the pre-IPO EUR 850 million capital injection by ING Group and the positive net result for NN Group of EUR 252 million in the second quarter of 2014. In April 2014, NN Group issued EUR 1 billion dated subordinated debt. The net proceeds were used to repay subordinated and senior debt to ING Group. In July 2014, NN Group issued a EUR 1.0 billion perpetual subordinated bond, callable after 11.5 years. The net proceeds were used to repay subordinated debt to ING Group.

Dividend

ING's policy is to pay dividends in relation to the long-term underlying development of cash earnings. Dividends will only be paid when the Executive Board considers such a dividend appropriate. Given the uncertain fi nancial environment, increasing regulatory requirements and ING's priority to repay the remaining outstanding core Tier 1 securities, no interim dividend will be paid over the fi rst six months of 2014.

BUSINESS AND SUSTAINABILITY HIGHLIGHTS

ING Bank's strategy is to empower people to stay a step ahead in life and in business through its advice, products and services. The strategy of NN Group is to deliver an excellent customer experience by delivering transparent products and services through various channels. Sustainability is a priority at both companies: they aim to contribute to a reliable fi nancial system that facilitates the sustainable development of the economy.

Extel Survey: ING best broker in the Benelux

In the 2014 Extel Survey, ING was named best broker in the Benelux for the fi fth year in a row based on the input of more than 7,500 professional investors in 62 countries. Investors praised the quality of ING's equity analysis and its ability to provide companies with access to the capital markets.

The award is a recognition for ING's efforts to bring its corporate clients in the Benelux in direct contact with institutional investors through regular roadshows and investor conferences. One example is the 'Pan European Days' event in New York in May 2014, where ING introduced 16 Dutch Euronext-listed companies to more than 150 institutional investors in North America.

Commercial Banking: Focus on sustainable lending

In the second quarter, ING was involved in various transactions that underscore ING's efforts to fund the transition to a sustainable economy, including:

  • Construction of the world's largest single-contract geothermal project is underway in Indonesia following the completion of a landmark USD 1.17 billion fi nancing deal between Sarulla Operations Limited and international lenders, including ING Bank as the mandated lead arranger. Once operational, the Sarulla Geothermal Power Project will deliver 320 MW of clean, sustainable and reliable electricity to the Indonesian market and reduce annual carbon dioxide emissions by about 1.3 million tonnes. The venture is widely regarded as a breakthrough project in what is still largely considered an underdeveloped segment of the energy sector. The fi nancing is in line with environmental, health, safety and social guidelines from the IFC Performance Standards, the Equator Principles, the Japan Bank for International Cooperation and the Asian Development Bank.
  • Izmir, Turkey's third largest city, secured fi nancing of EUR 165 million to construct two new light railway lines and deliver on its strategy of gradually reducing the public's reliance on cars and increasing the offer of fast, comfortable, safe and environmentally-friendly alternatives. ING Bank was part of the consortium of banks providing the fi nancing. This fi nancing follows a similar transaction in June 2013 of EUR 170 million to revitalise and expand the city's ferry transportation system with new passenger ships, vehicle ferries and wharves.

ING Group signs Green Bonds Principles

In May, ING Group joined a group of fi nancial institutions as a member of the 'Green Bonds Principles' initiative. Green bonds enable capital-raising and investment in new and existing projects with environmental and social benefi ts. Recent activity shows that the market for green bonds is developing rapidly. The Green Bonds Principles are voluntary process guidelines that aim to promote transparency, disclosure and integrity in the green bond market by clarifying the approach for issuance of a green bond. Membership in this initiative is granted to organisations that have issued, underwritten or placed, or invested in a green bond. ING's membership will support its efforts to facilitate green bond issuances for clients that seek to raise capital for environmental innovation.

NN Group: Distinction for quality customer service

In the Netherlands, Nationale-Nederlanden (NN) received the 'Keurmerk Klantgericht Verzekeren', a quality mark for customerfocused insurance. In 2010, this quality mark was awarded for NN's retail operations only; now it has been extended to the entire company in the Netherlands.

One example of how NN has improved its service recently is the new 'claims manager at home'. Policyholders with home insurance who make a claim that involves signifi cant damage to their home, or has a serious impact on their personal life (such as a fi re or burglary), are eligible for this service. These claim managers, who have received special training in how to deal with grief, come to the customer's home to provide more personal attention and, if desired, to handle the entire claims-handling process for them. This new service is unique in the Netherlands and supports NN's aim to create a positive experience during the infrequent moments when most people have contact with their insurance company. In the second quarter, this service was used 1,250 times.

ING IM reports publicly under new PRI reporting framework

A growing number of clients and prospects of ING Investment Management (ING IM), part of NN Group, demand environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) standards for their investments as well as tailor-made solutions and advice. Integrating ESG aspects is at the heart of ING IM's responsible investment approach. As a signatory to the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), ING IM reported publicly for the fi rst time under the new PRI reporting framework. ING IM's PRI Transparency Report gives an assessment of the progress of ING IM's responsible investment and capabilities. The report can be downloaded at: www.ingimresponsibleinvesting.com

ING IM partners with Maastricht University's ECCE

ING IM and Maastricht University's European Centre for Corporate Engagement (ECCE) have entered into a partnership to investigate the relationship between a wide range of sustainability factors and the key value drivers associated with equity and corporate bonds. The multi-year partnership will include three research projects aimed at generating insights into how various ESG factors infl uence investment returns. Maastricht University's ECCE is one of the world's leading research institutes on sustainable fi nance and responsible investing.

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6,5
19
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90
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76
-7,2
76
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l lia
bilit
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at f
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101
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2
100
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8
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4
99,
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1,8
59
1,3
96
-34
1
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0
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21,
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17,
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4
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9
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9
132
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2
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1
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920
,75
7
901
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0
784
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4
772
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9
137
,06
3
132
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0
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09
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970
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7
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8
818
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5
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9
154
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2
147
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4
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51
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55
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201
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440 364 322 419 467
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332 330 114 117 94 90 31 28 94 94
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55 99 -15 13 38 39 3 3 28 44
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621 569 400 352 540 607
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1,4
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568 560 350 364 188 173 353 412
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6 9 4 7 2 2 0 0 0 0
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571 567 352 366 188 173 354 412
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466 457 269 202 212 179 187 195
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263 370 178 218 49 41 10 21 25 91
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870 664 288 240 220 161 201 159 161 105
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69 105 113 158 83 81 17 38 24 83
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42,
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1 Key fi gures based on underlying fi gures

2 Underlying after-tax return divided by average equity based on 10.0% common equity Tier 1 ratio (annualised)

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531 507 349 342 274 391 167 190
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560 543 124 111 181 176 196 195 59 61
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15 10 9 0 0 0 0 0 6 10
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575 553 133 111 181 176 196 195 64 71
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747 878 398 396 167 166 78 196 103 119
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142 245 63 155 58 44 -1 -1 22 47
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605 632 335 241 109 122 79 197 81 72
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42 76 52 118 68 47 -1 -1 54 141
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135
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4
130
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8
49,
198
860
54,
34,
908
36,
674
35,
361
25,
317
15,
557
13,
277

1 Key fi gures based on underlying fi gures

2 Underlying after-tax return divided by average equity based on 10.0% common equity Tier 1 ratio (annualised)

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