whats the debt postion?, page-5

the thing is shorters etc could try and make you think there are issues with IOF but the reality is they are part of the ING group who is rated by Fortune as the 7 largest company in the world. To put it in perspective, BHP comes in the 180s. in aussie dollar terms, the ING group has assets under management in excess of trillion dollars, net assets over $100 billion and they made a paltry net profit of around $18 billion last year.
there maybe some short term volatility with the price but the ING group will ensure that IOF does not go under or suffer as it make sure it doesn't damage their reputation or brand. after all they own their own Bank and its in a much healthy state than barclays.