To assess whether Enel S.p.A. is suitable to issue hybrid bonds, we examine their financial health and capital structure as of the end of 2022: 1. **Profitability and Cash Flow**: The company generated a Profit for the year of 2,920,000,000 EUR in 2022. While this is lower than the 3,857,000,000 EUR recorded in 2021, the firm remains profitable. It generated robust cash flows from operating activities (8,674,000,000 EUR). 2. **Existing Hybrid Exposure**: Enel already has significant experience with hybrid instruments, evidenced by an "Equity Instruments Perpetual Hybrid Bonds" balance of 5,567,000,000 EUR as of January 1, 2023. The company has a established accounting and payment policy for these instruments, including coupon payments of 123,000,000 EUR in 2022. 3. **Financial Position**: The company maintains a substantial asset base (219,618,000,000 EUR) and a strong equity base (42,082,000,000 EUR). Although debt levels are high (Longterm Borrowings of 68,191,000,000 EUR), the consistent use of equity-like hybrid instruments suggests a strategy to manage capital structure without over-leveraging traditional debt. 4. **Market Presence**: Enel is a large, stable utility company with clear, audited accounting policies for complex financial instruments, which is the standard profile for issuers of hybrid bonds. Given the existing track record, consistent profitability, and the nature of their business as a major utility entity that frequently utilizes hybrid capital to balance its financing, the company is well-positioned to issue such bonds. Strongly Suitable