EDP, S.A. is a major energy utility company operating in the generation, transmission, distribution, and supply of electricity and gas. The company fits the "Regulated Utilities" and "Infrastructure" profile, which typically boasts highly visible and stable cash flows. This satisfies the primary criteria for a "Strongly Suitable" hybrid bond issuer. From a financial metrics perspective, EDP’s S&P FFO/Net Debt ratio stands at 18.84% (0.1884) and its Net Debt/EBITDA is 4.06x for 2022. For a regulated utility, these metrics suggest the company is situated in the 'BBB' investment-grade area, but with limited headroom. A hybrid bond issuance would materially improve these adjusted leverage metrics and provide valuable rating headroom. Furthermore, Moody's adjusted leverage trend for 2022 is listed as "Improving," indicating that a hybrid issue would lock in or further this positive trajectory rather than merely propping up a deteriorating balance sheet. EDP also has a compelling funding rationale. The company has significant capital expenditure requirements—evidenced by roughly €3.5 billion in cash payments relating to property, plant, and equipment in 2022—and active M&A/partnerships (e.g., Sunseap). Additionally, EDP has a well-established track record in the hybrid capital market, having first issued hybrid bonds in 2013 and issuing them again in 2021/2022. This demonstrates high credibility in its financial policy and a proven ability to access institutional capital markets for subordinated capital. Given the utility business model, the 'BBB'-like leverage profile that would benefit from adjustment, the clear funding needs, and the established history of hybrid issuance, EDP is strongly suitable for issuing hybrid bonds. Strongly Suitable