Acciona appears to be a reasonably suitable issuer for hybrid bonds, but not without some constraints. Key positives: - Large scale and asset base: total assets increased to €22.6bn from €19.6bn, with substantial non-current assets and infrastructure/energy-type assets that are typically compatible with long-term hybrid capital. - Positive profitability: profit before tax rose to €869m from €575m, net profit to €615m from €404m, and profit attributable to owners to €441m from €332m. - Stronger operating performance: operating profit increased to €1.334bn from €829m, and operating cash flow improved sharply to €1.648bn from €574m. - Equity base is meaningful: equity rose to €6.304bn from €5.557bn, providing a cushion for creditors and hybrid investors. - Market-relevant issuer profile: Acciona is a large listed Spanish group with infrastructure and renewable energy exposure, sectors where hybrid issuance is relatively common. Key concerns: - Leverage is significant. Financial debt-like items include current and non-current bonds/negotiable securities, loans, and lease liabilities, totaling roughly €7.9bn gross versus €2.36bn cash, implying substantial net debt. - Capital expenditure and investing outflows are heavy: investing cash outflow was €1.944bn, including €2.195bn of purchases of PPE/intangibles/investment property/other non-current assets. - Finance costs increased to €256m, and the group has sizeable refinancing needs, including €1.139bn of current negotiable securities and €553m of current loans. - Hybrid bonds would likely be useful to support growth and preserve credit metrics, but the company’s leverage and cash investment intensity make the assessment less than “strongly” suitable based only on the provided data. Overall, the company has adequate size, profitability, operating cash flow, and strategic asset characteristics to access hybrid capital, but its leverage and investment demands suggest a cautious rather than unequivocal suitability assessment. Marginally Suitable