To estimate Moody's adjusted leverage trend for ACEA S.p.A. in 2022, we analyze the relationship between its debt levels and its operational performance (EBITDA/Gross Profit). 1. **Debt Analysis**: "Other Noncurrent Financial Liabilities" decreased slightly (from 4.79B EUR to 4.72B EUR), but "Other Current Financial Liabilities" significantly increased from 285.2M EUR to 619.4M EUR. Furthermore, "Trade And Other Current Payables" increased from 1.68B EUR to 1.85B EUR. The overall trend indicates an increase in total financial debt and leverage-related liabilities. 2. **Operational Performance**: "Gross Profit" (a proxy for EBITDA in this context) grew from 1.256B EUR in 2021 to 1.305B EUR in 2022, a moderate increase of approximately 3.9%. 3. **Trend Calculation**: The increase in current financial liabilities and payables significantly outpaced the growth in operating profit. Moody’s adjusted leverage typically factors in total debt relative to earnings; because the debt growth (driven by current liabilities) is faster than the growth in Gross Profit, the debt-to-EBITDA ratio has risen. Given that the debt burden has increased relative to the company's ability to generate operating profit, the leverage profile has weakened compared to the previous year. Deteriorating