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 June 17, 2008
Commission File Number 1-14642
ING Groep N.V.
Amstelveenseweg 500
1081-KL 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.
Form 20-F þ Form 40-F o
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by
Regulation S-T rule 101(b)(1): o
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Regulation S-T rule 101(b)(7): o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this
Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to rule 12g3-2(b) under
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes o No þ
If Yes is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with
Rule 12g3-2(b).
THIS REPORT ON FORM 6-K SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE IN THE REGISTRATION
STATEMENT ON FORM F-3 (FILE NO. 333-130040) OF ING GROEP N.V. AND TO BE A PART THEREOF FROM THE
DATE ON WHICH THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED, TO THE EXTENT NOT SUPERSEDED BY DOCUMENTS OR REPORTS
SUBSEQUENTLY FILED OR FURNISHED.
This Report contains a copy of the following:
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The Press Release issued on June 17, 2008. |
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CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS |
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PRESS RELEASE |
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Amsterdam, 17 June 2008 |
ING completes sale of NRG
ING Group announced today that it has completed the sale of its reinsurance unit NRG to Columbia
Insurance Company, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc.. ING announced the sale of Nederlandse
Reassurantie Groep N.V. on 28 December 2007 as part of its strategy to focus on its core businesses
in banking, investments, life insurance and retirement services.
Columbia has paid ING a total consideration of EUR 272 million. The sale has resulted in a total
capital loss for ING of EUR 144 million after tax. Of this loss, EUR 129 million and EUR 17 million
were reported in 2007 and the first quarter of 2008 respectively. For the second quarter ING will
report a profit of EUR 2 million on the transaction. The 2008 results are predominantly caused by
currency exchange rate changes. The proceeds of the sale have a positive effect on INGs spare
leverage of approximately EUR 170 million.
Press enquiries
Raymond Vermeulen
ING Group
+31 20 541 5682
Raymond.Vermeulen@ing.com
Profile ING
ING is a global financial institution of Dutch origin offering banking, investments, life insurance
and retirement services to over 75 million private, corporate and institutional clients in more
than 50 countries. With a diverse workforce of about 130,000 people, ING is dedicated to setting
the standard in helping our clients manage their financial future.
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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.
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ING Groep N.V.
(Registrant)
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/s/ J.H. van Barneveld
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J.H. van Barneveld |
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General Manager Group Finance & Control |
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/s/ W.A. Brouwer
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W.A. Brouwer |
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Assistant General Counsel |
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Dated: June 17, 2008
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