To estimate Net Debt / EBITDA for 2022 using an S&P-style approach, I treat debt as gross borrowings and financial liabilities less cash and cash equivalents. **1. Estimate gross debt at 2022 year-end** Relevant 2023-01-01 balance sheet amounts: - Long-term borrowings: 8,416.7m - Short-term borrowings: 444.1m - Current portion of long-term borrowings: 1,909.3m - Noncurrent financial liabilities: 247.2m - Current financial liabilities: 44.9m Gross debt / financial debt: 8,416.7 + 444.1 + 1,909.3 + 247.2 + 44.9 = **11,062.2m** **2. Deduct cash and cash equivalents** - Cash and cash equivalents: 2,155.1m Net debt: 11,062.2 - 2,155.1 = **8,907.1m** **3. Estimate EBITDA** Using operating profit plus depreciation, amortisation and impairment: - Profit from operating activities: 1,333.5m - Depreciation, amortisation and impairment: 725.7m EBITDA: 1,333.5 + 725.7 = **2,059.2m** **4. Net Debt / EBITDA** 8,907.1 / 2,059.2 = **4.3255**, approximately **4.33x**. 4.33