To assess the suitability of Red Eléctrica Corporación, S.A. (Redeia) to issue hybrid bonds, we examine its financial position and capital structure as of the end of 2022: 1. **Financial Stability:** The company maintains a solid equity base, with total equity increasing from 3,685,131,000 EUR in 2022 to 4,894,276,000 EUR in 2023. 2. **Profitability:** The company demonstrates consistent profitability, with a "Profit Loss" of 681,187,000 EUR in 2022 and 686,284,000 EUR in 2021, and stable operating profits. 3. **Leverage and Debt Profile:** The company has a significant level of "Noncurrent Financial Liabilities" (5,543,755,000 EUR). Hybrid bonds are typically used by companies that have a substantial debt load and wish to manage their leverage ratios or credit ratings by classifying part of the capital as equity (per accounting standards for hybrids). 4. **Operational Cash Flow:** The company generates strong, stable cash flows from operating activities (1,566,829,000 EUR in 2022), which are essential for servicing the periodic coupon payments associated with hybrid instruments. 5. **Nature of Business:** As a utility/infrastructure-oriented group (Red Eléctrica), the company exhibits the long-term stable asset profile that is characteristic of frequent issuers of hybrid capital in the European market. Given the combination of steady cash flow generation, strong profitability, and a high level of existing long-term debt, Redeia is well-positioned to benefit from hybrid capital to optimize its balance sheet while maintaining its credit profile. Strongly Suitable