UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN
PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of November 2005.
Commission File Number 001-14642
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
Amstelveenseweg 500
1081-KL Amsterdam
The Netherlands
(Address of principal executive office)
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THIS REPORT ON FORM 6-K SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE IN THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM F-3 (FILE NO. 333-84226), AND THE REGISTRATION STATEMENTS ON FORM S-8 (FILE NOS: 333-11368, 333-11414, 333-13038, 333-13664, 333-13668, 333-14254, 333-14252, 333-81564, 333-92220 AND 333-108833) OF ING GROEP N.V. AND TO BE A PART THEREOF FROM THE DATE ON WHICH THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED, TO THE EXTENT NOT SUPERSEDED BY DOCUMENTS OR REPORTS SUBSEQUENTLY FILED OR FURNISHED.
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This Report contains a copy of the following:
(1) The Press Release issued on November 4, 2005
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Amsterdam • 4 November 2005
Alexander Rinnooy Kan to resign from ING Executive Board subject to proposed appointment as SER Chairman
ING Group announced today that Alexander Rinnooy Kan (56), member of the ING Group Executive Board responsible for ING’s insurance activities in Central Europe and Asia/Pacific, ING Investment Management in Asia/Pacific and ING Real Estate, expressed his intention to resign from the Executive Board as of the Annual Shareholders Meeting on 25 April 2006 upon his proposed appointment by the Dutch Cabinet as Chairman of the Social and Economic Council of the Netherlands (SER).
The SER is the main advisory body to the Dutch government on national and international social and economic policy. It represents the interests of trade unions and industry, advising the government on all major social and economic issues.
“During his ten years at ING, Alexander Rinnooy Kan has been a key factor in the success of the organisation’s growth strategy, due to his vast experience and excellent reputation worldwide. His broad knowledge of the business and ability to build and maintain strong relationships have continuously supported ING’s growth ambitions. ING regrets Alexander Rinnooy Kan’s resignation, but congratulates him and wishes him all the best in this prestigious position,” said Michel Tilmant, Chairman of the Executive Board of ING Group.
A successor will be named as soon as possible and proposed for appointment during the Annual Shareholders Meeting on 25 April 2006.
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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.
| ING Groep N.V. (Registrant) |
| By: /s/H. van Barneveld |
| H. van Barneveld General Manager Corporate Control & Finance |
| By: /s/C. Blokbergen |
| C. Blokbergen Corporate Legal, Compliance & Security Department Head Legal Department |
Dated: November 4, 2005
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