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Progress on share buyback programme

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Progress on share buyback programme Progress on share buyback programme ING announced today that, as part of our €1.0 billion share buyback programme announced on 30 April 2026, in total 950,000 shares were repurchased during the week of 6 July up to and including 10 July 2026…
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  • As part of ING's €1.0 billion share buyback programme announced on 30 April 2026, in total 950,000 shares were repurchased during the week of 6 July up to and including 10 July 2026, at an average price of €28.41 for a total amount of €26,985,940.00.

    60% confidence

  • The total number of shares repurchased under this programme to date is 14,960,000 at an average price of €26.23 for a total consideration of €392,360,769.50; approximately 39.24% of the maximum total value of the share buyback programme has been completed.

    60% confidence

  • As of June 2025, in Sustainalytics' view, ING's management of ESG material risk is 'Strong' with an ESG risk rating of 18.0 (low risk).

    60% confidence

  • ING's ESG rating by MSCI was upgraded from 'AA' to 'AAA' in October 2025.

    60% confidence

  • ING is a global financial institution with a strong European base, offering banking services through its operating company ING Bank; ING Bank's purpose is empowering people to stay a step ahead in life and in business, with more than 60,000 employees serving customers in over 100 countries.

    60% confidence

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ING Group · buyback amount weekly26985940.00 EUR
ING Group · average repurchase price weekly28.41 EUR
ING Group · cumulative average repurchase price26.23 EUR
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