Dividends & Buybacks ·
ING announces €1.9B distribution comprising €1.65B buyback and €0.25B cash payment
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ING Groep N.V. announced a shareholder distribution programme totaling up to €1.9 billion, consisting of a share repurchase plan capped at €1.65 billion and a one-time cash payment of €0.25 billion. The buyback program commenced on October 29, 2026, and is expected to conclude no later than April 26, 2027. The cash distribution is scheduled for payment on January 14, 2027. This initiative aims to maintain ING's Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio in line with its ~13% target, utilizing existing dividend reserves. The European Central Bank has approved the distribution, which operates within the authority granted by shareholders to acquire up to 20% of issued shares. ING Group is a global financial institution offering retail and wholesale banking services primarily across Europe.