Ørsted appears suitable to issue hybrid bonds, with several supportive factors: - Large scale and strategic profile: 2022 revenue was DKK 132.3bn, total assets were DKK 314.1bn, and the company operates across multiple developed markets. It is also majority/state-linked through the Danish state, which is a positive credit-support consideration. - Profitability is solid: EBITDA increased to DKK 32.1bn from DKK 24.3bn, operating profit rose to DKK 19.8bn, and net profit increased to DKK 15.0bn. - Existing hybrid capital market access: the company already had DKK 19.8bn of hybrid capital at year-end 2022 and issued DKK 3.7bn of hybrid capital during 2022, indicating demonstrated investor acceptance and structural familiarity. - Cash generation is positive: operating cash flow was DKK 11.9bn in 2022, broadly stable versus 2021. - Balance sheet capacity is meaningful: equity was DKK 95.5bn, giving an equity/assets ratio of about 30%, which is reasonable for a capital-intensive utility/renewables group. However, there are also constraints: - Leverage increased materially: long-term borrowings rose from DKK 31.5bn to DKK 60.5bn, and total liabilities increased to DKK 218.6bn. - Free cash flow was negative after investment spending, reflecting the capital-intensive growth model. - Current liabilities are high, and derivative-related assets/liabilities are large, adding volatility and complexity. - Operating cash flow was below dividends plus investment needs, implying continued reliance on external financing. Overall, Ørsted has the scale, profitability, strategic importance, existing hybrid track record, and capital-market access that make hybrid bonds appropriate. The leverage and investment intensity prevent an entirely unqualified view, but they do not undermine suitability. Strongly Suitable