6-K

 

 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

 

 

FORM 6-K

 

 

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For 6 August, 2014

Commission File Number 1-14642

 

 

ING Groep N.V.

 

 

Bijlmerplein 888

1102 MG Amsterdam

The Netherlands

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

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This Report contains a copy of the following:

 

(1) The Press Release issued on 6 August, 2014.

 

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LOGO

 

PRESS RELEASE    6 August 2014

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

 

    ING Group 2Q14 underlying net profit 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 reflect 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 reclassified into the Banks subsector in 2Q14 by ICB, one of the world’s leading classification 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 final major transaction in our restructuring and in the repositioning of ING as a leading European bank. It has unlocked significant financial flexibility 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 financial 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 reflects 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 first 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 first 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 financial needs anytime, anywhere, and making the experience of banking with us truly differentiating. I am convinced that our Chief Innovation Officer 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 official 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 reflected 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 confident 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.”

 

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ING GROUP CONSOLIDATED RESULTS

ING Group key figures

 

     2Q2014     2Q20131     Change     1Q2014     Change     1H2014     1H20131     Change  

Profit 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 figures of this period have been restated to reflect the change in accounting policy, i.e. the move towards fair value accounting for Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefits 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 final until filed with the regulators.
4  Annualised underlying net result divided by average IFRS-EU shareholders’ equity.

Note: Underlying figures and Operating results are non-GAAP measures. These are derived from figures 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 first quarter of 2014.

 

LOGO

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 reflects 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 first six months of 2014, it was 10.7%.

 

LOGO

ING Bank’s commitment to supporting its customers’ financial 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.

 

LOGO

 

 

4     ING GROUP PRESS RELEASE 2Q2014


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 first 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 finalisation of the agreement to make ING’s closed defined benefit pension plan in the Netherlands financially 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 first 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 first tranche of EUR 450 million of the mandatorily exchangeable subordinated notes (the pre-IPO investments from the three Asian-based investment firms 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 first 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 profit 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 first 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 qualifies as held for sale and discontinued operations under IFRS, the presentation of NN Group in the consolidated financial statements of ING Group will change accordingly. Upon classification 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-financial assets to the extent that the carrying value of those assets exceeds their fair value. A remaining expected loss is only recognised in the profit and loss account upon a divestment resulting in deconsolidation.

Upon deconsolidation, the divestment result will reflect 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 profit and loss account and shareholders’ equity of ING Group.

 

 

ING GROUP PRESS RELEASE 2Q2014     5


BANKING

Banking key figures

 

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, reflecting a further decline in risk costs and a healthy development in underlying income. Total underlying income declined 1.9% year- on-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 profit 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 inflow of funds entrusted (adjusted for currency impacts) during the second quarter. Retail Banking generated EUR 7.8 billion of net inflows, with contributions from all regions. Commercial Banking reported a small net outflow of EUR 0.4 billion.

 

LOGO

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 first quarter of 2014. The interest margin on lending activities improved slightly, while the margin on funds entrusted decreased, reflecting 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.

 

 

6     ING GROUP PRESS RELEASE 2Q2014


LOGO

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 benefits from ongoing cost-saving initiatives and the transfer of WUB staff to NN Group as of mid-2013. Expenses declined 3.5% from the first 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 reflects 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 first 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 significantly 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 reflecting the deconsolidation of ING Vysya Bank as per 31 March 2014. Compared with the first 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 profit 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 financing 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 reflect 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 first 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%.

 

 

ING GROUP PRESS RELEASE 2Q2014     7


NN GROUP

NN Group key figures

 

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 financial 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 first 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 figures of this period have been restated to reflect the change in accounting policy, i.e., the move towards fair value accounting for Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefits reserves of the Japan Closed Block VA segment as of 1 January 2014.
2  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 reflects 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 reflecting the seasonally higher result of Japan Life in the first quarter of the year. The result before tax improved significantly 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 first quarter of the year. The result before tax improved significantly 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 reflected 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, reflecting several large claims in Property & Casualty (P&C). Management actions to restore profitability combined with favourable claims development resulted in better results in Disability & Accident (D&A). Administrative expenses decreased 11.1% year-on-year, reflecting 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.

 

 

8     ING GROUP PRESS RELEASE 2Q2014


The operating result of Insurance Europe was EUR 44 million, down EUR 9 million from a year ago, reflecting 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 first 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 diversification.

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 inflows 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 first 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 flat 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 defined benefit pension plan in the Netherlands financially 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 reflects 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, reflecting 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 diversification. 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 first 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.

 

 

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BALANCE SHEET

Balance Sheet key figures

 

End of period, in EUR million

   ING Group N.V.      ING Bank N.V.      NN Group N.V.      Voya Financial /Holdings /
Eliminations
 
   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, reflecting 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 profit 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 profile improved due to a EUR 5 billion net inflow 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 reflecting a higher revaluation reserve debt securities and the EUR 850 million capital injection from ING Group.

 

 

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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 filters

     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.
2  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 final until filed with the regulators.

As a result of the successful IPO of NN Group in July 2014, ING Group has unlocked significant financial flexibility in the final 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 first quarter. The increase primarily reflects 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 first 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 sufficiently 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 significant financial flexibility in the final 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 reflects 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 reflects 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 financial 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 first six months of 2014.

 

 

ING GROUP PRESS RELEASE 2Q2014     11


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 financial 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 fifth 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 financing 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 financing 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 financing 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 financing. This financing 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 financial 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 benefits. 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 customer-focused 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 significant damage to their home, or has a serious impact on their personal life (such as a fire 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 first 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 influence investment returns. Maastricht University’s ECCE is one of the world’s leading research institutes on sustainable finance and responsible investing.

 

 

12     ING GROUP PRESS RELEASE 2Q2014


APPENDIX 1 ING GROUP: CONSOLIDATED PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT

ING Group: Consolidated profit and loss account

 

     Total ING Group1      Total Banking      NN Group      Insurance Other  

in EUR million

   2Q2014      2Q20132      2Q2014      2Q2013      2Q2014      2Q20132      2Q2014      2Q2013  

Gross premium income

     1,977         2,015               1,977         2,017            -2   

Interest result Banking operations

     2,966         2,978         2,985         3,006               

Commission income

     748         731         595         582         153         163            -14   

Total investment & other income

     1,001         561         201         265         794         302         12      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total underlying income

     6,693         6,286         3,781         3,853         2,925         2,483         12         -16   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Underwriting expenditure

     2,012         1,753               2,012         1,755            -2   

Staff expenses

     1,511         1,529         1,207         1,236         304         293         

Other expenses

     1,024         995         866         828         152         173         7         -6   

Intangibles amortisation and impairments

     26         26         26         26               
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Operating expenses

     2,561         2,550         2,098         2,090         456         466         7         -6   

Interest expenses Insurance operations

     93         125               118         159         

Addition to loan loss provision

     405         616         405         616               

Other

     2         2               2         2         
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total underlying expenditure

     5,073         5,045         2,503         2,706         2,588         2,382         7         -9   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Underlying result before tax

     1,620         1,241         1,278         1,147         337         101         5         -7   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Taxation

     424         315         338         283         74         33         11         -1   

Minority interests

     16         25         17         23         -1         4            -2   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Underlying net result

     1,181         901         923         840         264         64         -6         -3   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net gains/losses on divestments

     -3         -16               -3         -61            45   

Net result from divested units

                       

Net result from discontinued operations Insurance/IM Asia

     2         65               2         65         

Net result from discontinued operations Voya Financial

     22         -23                     22         -23   

Special items after tax

     -135         -33         -117         -22         -18         -11         
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net result

     1,067         895         806         819         245         56         16         19   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

1  Including intercompany eliminations
2  The figures of this period have been restated to reflect the change in accounting policy, i.e. the move towards fair value accounting for Guaranteed Minimum Withdrawal Benefits for life in the Japan Closed Block VA as of 1 January 2014

 

ING GROUP PRESS RELEASE 2Q2014     13


APPENDIX 2 ING GROUP: CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

ING Group: Consolidated balance sheet

 

     ING Group      ING Bank N.V.      NN Group      Voya Financial /Holdings /Eliminations  

in EUR million

   30 June 14      31 March 14      30 June 14      31 March 14      30 June 14      31 March 14      30 June 14      31 March 14  

Assets

                       

Cash and balances with central banks

     15,010         21,253         12,334         19,148         6,739         8,114         -4,063         -6,009   

Amounts due from banks

     43,185         49,481         43,185         49,481               

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   

Reinsurance contracts

     270         275               270         275         

Investments in associates and joint ventures

     3,074         2,813         1,469         1,549         1,575         1,243         30         21   

Real estate investments

     1,137         1,055         93         55         786         743         258         257   

Property and equipment

     2,275         2,368         2,127         2,206         149         162         

Intangible assets

     1,835         1,816         1,613         1,596         383         382         -161         -162   

Deferred acquisition costs

     1,441         1,411               1,441         1,411         

Other assets

     20,779         19,973         16,758         16,462         3,945         3,274         76         237   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets excl. assets held for sale

     967,482         945,374         818,705         804,969         153,939         147,553         -5,162         -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   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Equity

                       

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   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities

                       

Subordinated loans

     6,748         6,959         15,519         16,227         3,287         2,890         -12,058         -12,158   

Debt securities in issue

     135,420         131,662         130,000         126,238               5,420         5,424   

Other borrowed funds

     16,623         14,765               4,368         4,243         12,255         10,522   

Insurance and investment contracts

     116,036         113,836               116,031         113,836         5      

Amounts due to banks

     32,401         29,882         32,401         29,882               

Customer deposits and other funds on deposits

     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

     22,749         21,272         17,690         16,455         4,995         4,408         64         409   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

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   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

14     ING GROUP PRESS RELEASE 2Q2014


APPENDIX 3 RETAIL BANKING: CONSOLIDATED PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT

Retail Banking: Consolidated profit and loss account

 

          Retail Banking Benelux     Retail International  
    Total Retail Banking     Netherlands     Belgium     Germany     Rest of World  

in EUR million

  2Q2014     2Q2013     2Q2014     2Q2013     2Q2014     2Q2013     2Q2014     2Q2013     2Q2014     2Q2013  

Profit & loss

                   

Interest result

    2,220        2,121        937        893        501        440        364        322        419        467   

Commission income

    332        330        114        117        94        90        31        28        94        94   

Investment income

    -8        3        1        1        -12        0        2        0        0        2   

Other income

    55        99        -15        13        38        39        3        3        28        44   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total underlying income

    2,599        2,552        1,037        1,024        621        569        400        352        540        607   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Staff and other expenses

    1,459        1,508        568        560        350        364        188        173        353        412   

Intangibles amortisation and impairments

    6        9        4        7        2        2        0        0        0        0   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating expenses

    1,466        1,518        571        567        352        366        188        173        354        412   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross result

    1,133        1,035        466        457        269        202        212        179        187        195   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Addition to loan loss provision

    263        370        178        218        49        41        10        21        25        91   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Underlying result before tax

    870        664        288        240        220        161        201        159        161        105   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Client balances (in EUR billion)1

                   

Residential Mortgages

    275.6        282.6        131.6        143.6        31.9        30.4        63.2        60.4        48.9        48.2   

Other Lending

    94.4        97.1        36.1        38.4        36.2        35.5        4.7        4.1        17.4        19.1   

Funds Entrusted

    402.9        393.6        116.0        119.5        81.6        80.2        111.7        102.2        93.6        91.7   

AUM/Mutual Funds

    63.4        56.4        18.8        16.8        27.9        25.8        7.3        6.4        9.4        7.4   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profitability and efficiency1

                   

Cost/income ratio

    56.4     59.5     55.1     55.3     56.7     64.4     47.1     49.0     65.5     67.8

Return on equity based on 10.0% common equity Tier 12

    17.1     13.2     13.7     13.1     26.2     21.6     21.7     19.7     14.5     6.2
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Risk1

                   

Risk costs in bp of average RWA

    69        105        113        158        83        81        17        38        24        83   

Risk-weighted assets (end of period)

    154,291        141,770        62,845        56,530        24,288        20,739        25,285        21,850        41,873        42,651   

 

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

 

ING GROUP PRESS RELEASE 2Q2014     15


APPENDIX 4 COMMERCIAL BANKING: CONSOLIDATED PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT

Commercial Banking: Consolidated profit and loss account

 

    Total Commercial
Banking
    Industry
Lending
    General Lending
& Transaction Services
    Financial
Markets
    Bank Treasury, Real Estate
& Other
 

in EUR million

  2Q2014     2Q2013     2Q2014     2Q2013     2Q2014     2Q2013     2Q2014     2Q2013     2Q2014     2Q2013  

Profit & loss

                   

Interest result

    852        857        403        387        251        239        139        123        59        108   

Commission income

    263        253        136        124        93        98        33        30        0        1   

Investment income

    45        49        11        15        0        0        -1        5        35        29   

Other income excl. CVA/DVA

    209        192        -19        -18        5        5        150        153        73        52   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Underlying income excl. CVA/DVA

    1,369        1,351        531        507        349        342        322        312        167        190   

Other income—DVA on structured notes

    -34        34                -34        34       

Other income—CVA/DVA on derivatives

    -13        45                -13        45       
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total underlying income

    1,322        1,430        531        507        349        342        274        391        167        190   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Staff and other expenses

    560        543        124        111        181        176        196        195        59        61   

Intangibles amortisation and impairments

    15        10        9        0        0        0        0        0        6        10   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating expenses

    575        553        133        111        181        176        196        195        64        71   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross result

    747        878        398        396        167        166        78        196        103        119   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Addition to loan loss provision

    142        245        63        155        58        44        -1        -1        22        47   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Underlying result before tax

    605        632        335        241        109        122        79        197        81        72   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Client balances (in EUR billion)1

                   

Residential Mortgages

                   

Other Lending

    129.5        125.0        76.8        74.4        43.1        39.3        2.3        1.6        7.2        9.6   

Funds Entrusted

    75.7        73.5        1.2        0.8        37.2        35.8        3.2        3.9        34.0        33.0   

AUM/Mutual Funds

    0.2        0.2        0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0        0.2        0.2   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profitability and efficiency1

                   

Cost/income ratio

    43.5     38.6     25.0     21.9     52.0     51.4     71.6     49.8     38.5     37.1

Return on equity based on 10.0% common equity Tier 12

    12.4     14.7     20.3     15.4     9.2     9.2     7.0     22.6     7.7     11.3
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Risk1

                   

Risk costs in bp of average RWA

    42        76        52        118        68        47        -1        -1        54        141   

Risk-weighted assets (end of period)

    135,024        130,128        49,198        54,860        34,908        36,674        35,361        25,317        15,557        13,277   

 

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

 

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ENQUIRIES

 

Investor enquiries

T: +31 20 576 6396

E: investor.relations@ing.com

Investor conference call and webcast

Ralph Hamers, Patrick Flynn and Wilfred Nagel will discuss the results in an analyst and investor conference call on 6 August 2014 at 9:00 CET. Members of the investment community can join the conference call at +31 20 794 8500 (NL), +44 207 190 1537 (UK) or +1 480 629 9676 (US) and via live audio webcast at www.ing.com.

 

Press enquiries

T: +31 20 576 5000

E: media.relations@ing.com

Press media call

Ralph Hamers, Patrick Flynn and Wilfred Nagel will also discuss the results in a press media call on 6 August 2014 at 11:00 CET. Journalists can join the conference call via the Q&A-mode at +31 20 531 5847 (NL) or +44 203 365 3210 (UK).

 

 

Additional information is available in the following documents on www.ing.com:

 

  ING Group Quarterly Report

 

  ING Group Historical Trend Data

 

  ING Group Analyst Presentation

 

  ING Group Condensed consolidated interim financial information for the period ended 30 June 2014

 

  ING Bank Condensed consolidated interim financial information for the period ended 30 June 2014

 

  ing.world, ING Group’s online magazine, for anyone who is interested in ING

IMPORTANT LEGAL INFORMATION

 

ING Group’s Annual Accounts are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union (‘IFRS-EU’).

In preparing the financial information in this document, the same accounting principles are applied as in the 2Q2014 ING Group Interim Accounts.

All figures in this document are unaudited. Small differences are possible in the tables due to rounding.

Certain of the statements contained herein are not historical facts, including, without limitation, certain statements made of future expectations and other forward-looking statements that are based on management’s current views and assumptions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, performance or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. Actual results, performance or events may differ materially from those in such statements due to, without limitation: (1) changes in general economic conditions, in particular economic conditions in ING’s core markets, (2) changes in performance of financial markets, including developing markets, (3) consequences of a potential (partial) break-up of the euro, (4) the implementation of ING’s restructuring plan to separate banking and insurance operations, (5) changes in the availability of, and costs associated with, sources of liquidity such as interbank funding, as well as conditions in the credit markets generally, including changes in borrower and counterparty creditworthiness, (6) the

frequency and severity of insured loss events, (7) changes affecting mortality and morbidity levels and trends, (8) changes affecting persistency levels, (9) changes affecting interest rate levels, (10) changes affecting currency exchange rates, (11) changes in investor, customer and policyholder behaviour, (12) changes in general competitive factors, (13) changes in laws and regulations, (14) changes in the policies of governments and/or regulatory authorities, (15) conclusions with regard to purchase accounting assumptions and methodologies, (16) changes in ownership that could affect the future availability to us of net operating loss, net capital and built-in loss carry forwards, (17) changes in credit ratings, (18) ING’s ability to achieve projected operational synergies and (19) the other risks and uncertainties detailed in the Risk Factors section contained in the most recent annual report of ING Groep N.V. Any forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of ING speak only as of the date they are made, and, ING assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward- looking statements, whether as a result of new information or for any other reason.

This document does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to purchase, any securities in the United States or any other jurisdiction. The securities of NN Group have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and may not be offered or sold within the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act.

 

 

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

ING Groep N.V.
(Registrant)
By  

:/s/ N. Tambach

  N. Tambach
  General Manager Group Finance & Control
By:  

/s/ C. Blokbergen

  C. Blokbergen
  Head Legal Department

Dated: 6 August, 2014

 

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