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ING Group (AMS:INGB) Based on preliminary third-quarter figures: * Tier-1 ratio of ING Bank above target at 8.5% and core tier-1 of 6.5% at 30 September * Debt/equity ratio ING Group at 15%, in line with internal limits * AFR/EC ING Group at 113% despite decline at Insurance due to widening credit spreads * 3Q results impacted by market turmoil, with impairments and negative fair-value changes leading to a net loss of approximately EUR 500 million in the quarter

ING Group (AMS:INGB) ING DIRECT N.V. announced today that it has obtained an additional 208,294 shares in Germany's largest independent residential mortgage distributor, Interhyp AG, at EUR 64 per share, valuing the company at EUR 416 million. ING DIRECT's stake in Interhyp will increase from 91.21% as of 18 August 2008 to 96.95% as of today.

ING Group (AMS:INGB) In these extreme market circumstances, ING welcomes the announcement of the Dutch government as these are important and necessary steps to restore confidence and bring stability and certainty to the Dutch financial system.

ING Group (AMS:INGB) ING announced today that it does not intend to make an offer to acquire ABN Amro Netherlands from Fortis. ING has examined the situation closely and carefully. We are mindful of the interests of all stakeholders, but recognise that the ultimate responsibility is to our shareholders.

ING Group (AMS:INGB) ING DIRECT is the main theme for the bi-annual ING Investor Day, held today in Madrid. Dick Harryvan, CEO of ING DIRECT and member of the Executive Board of ING Group, will introduce the conference by elaborating on ING DIRECT's vision to become the world's most preferred consumer bank through focusing on simple and low-cost products covering the main retail client needs, offering a superior customer experience and establishing a well diversified business across geographies and products. Industry-leading efficiency makes ING DIRECT well-positioned to offer its customers value-for-money in an increasingly competitive environment.

ING Group (AMS:INGB) ING announced today that, in light of the exceptional turbulence in global financial markets, it wants to inform its stakeholders that the total direct impact of Lehman Brothers' Chapter 11 filing on ING's profit and loss account is estimated to be around EUR 100 million on a pre-tax basis: