To estimate the S&P adjusted leverage trend, we calculate the Net Debt / EBITDA ratio for 2021 (based on 2021 data) and 2022 (based on 2022 data). **1. Calculate Net Debt:** * **2021 (Start of 2022):** * Financial Liabilities (Noncurrent + Current) = 3716000000 + 499700000 + 53200000 + 43400000 = 4312300000 EUR * Cash and Cash Equivalents = 885600000 EUR * Net Debt = 4312300000 - 885600000 = 3426700000 EUR * **2022 (Start of 2023):** * Financial Liabilities (Noncurrent + Current) = 5689900000 + 650100000 + 55100000 + 21300000 = 6416400000 EUR * Cash and Cash Equivalents = 1942400000 EUR * Net Debt = 6416400000 - 1942400000 = 4474000000 EUR **2. Calculate EBITDA:** * **2021:** * Operating Profit: 611700000 EUR * Add: Amortisation, Depreciation and Provisions: 612100000 EUR * EBITDA = 1223800000 EUR * **2022:** * Operating Profit: 533800000 EUR * Add: Amortisation, Depreciation and Provisions: 667100000 EUR * EBITDA = 1200900000 EUR **3. Calculate Net Debt / EBITDA Ratio:** * **2021:** 3426700000 / 1223800000 ≈ 2.80x * **2022:** 4474000000 / 1200900000 ≈ 3.73x **4. Trend Analysis:** * Difference = 3.73 - 2.80 = 0.93x * Since 0.93x is greater than 0.3x, the leverage ratio has increased significantly. The trend is Deteriorating. Deteriorating