ING 1Q2023 Financial Targets Update
Withholding tax mechanics
Withholding tax mechanics
■ Cash dividend payments in the Netherlands are subject to
15% dividend withholding tax
■ Additional distributions in the form of a share buyback are
subject to 17.65% withholding tax, however exempted if the
cash dividend paid in the calendar year is in excess of a
company specific hurdle
■ The hurdle is calculated by taking the average cash dividend
paid in the last 7 calendar years (-/- the minimum and
maximum amount), corrected for annual inflation
If the cash dividend in a calendar year is less than the hurdle,
withholding tax on a share buyback will need to be paid on
the difference between the hurdle and the amount of cash
dividend paid
■ The tax authorities will assess the implications of the
distributions at the end of each calendar year and will not
impose withholding tax on a share buyback during the year
Implications
For ING, the hurdle in 2023 is €~2.8 bln
■ Following the cash dividend payments of €0.3 bln in January
2023 and €1.4 bln in May 2023, the remaining amount to
reach the hurdle is €~1.1 bln
■ An interim dividend for 2023 is expected to be paid in August
2023
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