OREANDA-NEWS. The transaction will not have a material impact on ING’s profit and loss account, shareholders' equity or capital ratios.

ING obtained its stake in Kotak through the merger of ING Vysya Bank with Kotak Mahindra Bank, which was effective from 1 April 2015. Following a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on 5 June 2015, Kotak and ING will continue to co-operate on cross-border business opportunities and to leverage each other’s network’s for the benefit of their respective client bases. Furthermore, ING remains active in servicing the international business of Indian clients through its global Wholesale Banking franchise.

Kotak Mahindra Bank is one of India's leading banks, offering a complete range of banking products. Kotak shares are listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India (KOTAKBANK).

Kotak Securities Limited acted as Sole Global Coordinator and Bookrunner and Sole Stock Broker for the offering. Citigroup Global Markets India Private Limited, Deutsche Equities India Private Limited and J.P. Morgan India Private Limited acted as Joint Bookrunners.

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ING is a global financial institution with a strong European base, offering banking services through its operating company ING Bank. The purpose of ING Bank is empowering people to stay a step ahead in life and in business. ING Bank’s 52,000 employees offer retail and wholesale banking services to customers in over 40 countries.

ING Group shares are listed on the exchanges of Amsterdam (INGA NA, ING.AS), Brussels and on the New York Stock Exchange (ADRs: ING US, ING.N).

Sustainability forms an integral part of ING’s strategy, which is evidenced by the number one position among 395 banks ranked by Sustainalytics. ING Group shares are being included in the FTSE4Good index and in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (Europe and World) where ING is among the leaders in the Banks industry group.