Acciona, S.A. appears to be a large, regulated-like infrastructure/industrial group with diversified assets and significant equity base. From the data: - It has substantial noncurrent assets and a sizable equity base (€6.3bn equity, €9.0bn noncurrent liabilities?) and a mix of long-term borrowings including noncurrent loans and long-term debt components (Participaciones Preferentes, etc.). The capital structure shows meaningful equity and a history of cash flow from operations (€1.648b operating cash flow in 2022) with positive profit attributable to owners (€441m) and comprehensive income, though there are consolidated leverage considerations. - The company operates in infrastructure-adjacent sectors (industrial, property, energy, concessions) with regulated or concession-like characteristics (e.g., long asset lives, potential cash flow visibility, sizable investments and leases). This aligns with a more regulatory-like or infrastructure profile, which supports hybrid usage. - Market data provided (swap curves, credit market indicators) suggests typical European investment-grade environment; Acciona’s metrics imply an investment-grade capable profile, with a strong asset base and diversified operations, which can be favorable for hybrids that aim to improve leverage headroom without severe rating headwinds. - The “Regulated Utilities” framework in the S&P methodology emphasizes regulatory advantage, cash-flow visibility, and funding flexibility. Acciona’s mix of assets (property, investments, equity-method associates, lease liabilities) and cash generation from operating activities indicate a profile where hybrid issuance could provide non-dilutive capital to fund capex/refinancing while preserving rating headroom. However, the provided data do not include explicit credit ratings or precise leverage metrics (e.g., FFO/debt, interest coverage) or explicit guidance that the company already has high refinancing needs or a compelling use of proceeds for hybrids. But given the substantial capex and concession-like nature, coupled with relatively stable earnings and cash flows, a Hybrid could be viewed as a tool to improve leverage headroom and fund growth without equity issuance. Conclusion: Marginally Suitable or Slightly Strongly Suitable? The guidelines: Strongly Suitable for regulated/infrastructure, investment-grade, clear funding rationale. Marginally Suitable for infrastructure-adjacent with moderate visibility and opportunistic use. Not Suitable for highly cyclical or weak cash flow. Acciona seems to be in the infrastructure-adjacent space with regulated/regulatory-like cash flow characteristics and solid equity base; it could arguably be Strongly Suitable if rating headroom is tight and there is a clear use for proceeds to improve FFO/debt. But given the data, I would classify as Marginally Suitable: not purely regulated utility, but infrastructure-adjacent, with moderate cash flow visibility and hybrids could be used for refinancing or capex; market appetite likely, but not guaranteed strong rating uplift. Final answer: Marginally Suitable