I'll analyze Moody's adjusted leverage trend for 2022 by examining key metrics that Moody's typically uses to assess leverage. ## Key Metrics Analysis ### Debt Levels **2022 (end):** - Long-term Borrowings: €13,786M - Current Borrowings: €1,493M - Total Borrowings: ~€15,279M - Lease Liabilities (NC + C): €1,325M + €196M = €1,521M **2023 (end):** - Long-term Borrowings: €12,689M - Current Borrowings: €2,110M - Total Borrowings: ~€14,799M - Lease Liabilities (NC + C): €1,309M + €177M = €1,486M Total debt decreased from ~€16,800M to ~€16,285M, a modest reduction. ### EBITDA - 2021-2022: €3,529M - 2022-2023: €4,954M (significant increase of ~40%) ### Debt/EBITDA (approximate Moody's adjusted) - 2022: ~€16,800M / €3,529M ≈ 4.8x - 2023: ~€16,285M / €4,954M ≈ 3.3x This represents a significant improvement in leverage. ### Cash Flow from Operations - 2021-2022: €1,001M (weak, impacted by working capital) - 2022-2023: €4,242M (massive improvement) ### FFO/Debt Operating cash flows improved dramatically, and debt decreased modestly. This means FFO/Debt improved substantially. ### Interest Coverage (EBITDA/Interest) - 2022: €3,529M / €598M ≈ 5.9x - 2023: €4,954M / €837M ≈ 5.9x (stable despite higher interest costs) ### Overall Assessment The leverage trend for 2022 (comparing the fiscal year ending 2023 vs 2022) shows: 1. EBITDA grew ~40% 2. Debt declined modestly 3. Debt/EBITDA improved from ~4.8x to ~3.3x 4. Operating cash flow improved dramatically 5. Equity increased from €8,873M to €9,979M All key Moody's leverage indicators point to significant improvement. Improving