# S&P FFO-to-Debt Ratio Analysis for ENEL - SPA

## Step 1: Identify the Relevant Industry

ENEL - SPA is an integrated utility company operating in electricity generation, distribution, and retail. It operates across Europe and Latin America with both:
- **Regulated utilities operations** (distribution and transmission networks)
- **Unregulated generation and retail operations** (renewable and conventional generation)

The primary methodology applicable is **Regulated Utilities**, with elements of **Unregulated Power and Gas** for non-regulated generation segments. As an integrated utility with significant regulated operations, I will apply the **Regulated Utilities** methodology with adjustments for unregulated segments.

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## Step 2: Estimate Adjusted_EBITDA

### Starting Point: Reconstruct EBITDA from P&L

From the income statement for 2022 (year ended 2023-01-01):

| Line Item | Amount (EUR '000) |
|-----------|-------------------|
| Profit Loss From Operating Activities | 11,193,000 |
| Depreciation And Amortisation | 8,809,000 |
| Impairment Loss (reversal) - Trade Receivables | 1,288,000 |
| **Reconstructed EBITDA** | **21,290,000** |

### Apply Industry Adjustments (Regulated Utilities)

For regulated utilities, S&P adjusts for:
1. **Pension adjustments**: Examine pension positions
   - Noncurrent Provisions for Employee Benefits (2022): 2,724,000
   - Deferred Tax Assets (2022): 11,034,000
   - Pension deficit appears to be accrued; minimal adjustment needed

2. **Leases**: Operating lease adjustments
   - Not explicitly detailed; assume immaterial for major utility

3. **Non-recurring items**:
   - Gain/Loss on Disposal of Noncurrent Assets: -355,000 (included in operating adjustments)
   - Profit Loss from Discontinued Operations: -2,298,000 (normalize by excluding)

4. **Working capital and other adjustments**:
   - For regulated utilities, working capital is typically normalized given tariff recovery mechanisms

### Adjusted EBITDA Calculation

```
Reconstructed EBITDA:                           21,290,000
Add back: Discontinued operations loss:              2,298,000
(Discontinued operations impact normalized)
Adjustment for regulatory items:                        0
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Adjusted EBITDA:                                23,588,000
```

**Adjusted_EBITDA = 23,588,000 EUR '000**

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## Step 3: Estimate FFO

### FFO = Adjusted_EBITDA - Cash_Interest - Cash_Taxes

#### a) Cash Interest Paid (from Cash Flow Statement)

Finance Costs Paid (2022): **5,016,000 EUR '000**

#### b) Cash Taxes Paid (from Cash Flow Statement)

Income Taxes Paid (2022): **1,934,000 EUR '000**

### FFO Calculation

```
Adjusted_EBITDA:                                23,588,000
Less: Finance Costs Paid (cash interest):       (5,016,000)
Less: Income Taxes Paid (cash taxes):           (1,934,000)
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FFO:                                            16,638,000
```

**FFO = 16,638,000 EUR '000**

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## Step 4: Estimate Adjusted_Debt

### Components of Adjusted Debt

#### a) Reported Debt (from Balance Sheet as of 2022-01-01)

| Component | Amount (EUR '000) |
|-----------|-------------------|
| Long-term Borrowings | 54,500,000 |
| Short-term Borrowings | 13,306,000 |
| Current Portion of LT Borrowings | 4,031,000 |
| **Total Reported Debt** | **71,837,000** |

#### b) Lease Adjustments

For regulated utilities, operating leases may require capitalization:
- No material lease obligations explicitly identified in the data
- **Lease Adjustment: 0**

#### c) Pension Deficit Adjustment

- Noncurrent Provisions for Employee Benefits (2022): 2,724,000
- This represents unfunded pension obligations
- **Pension Adjustment: +2,724,000**

#### d) Hybrid Debt Treatment

Per the balance sheet, "Equity Instruments Perpetual Hybrid Bonds" (2022): 5,567,000

S&P typically treats hybrid bonds as 50% debt:
- **Hybrid Debt Adjustment: 5,567,000 × 0.50 = 2,783,500**

#### e) Other Debt-Like Items

- Noncurrent Derivative Financial Liabilities (2022): 3,339,000 (mark-to-market hedges; not adjusted)
- Current Derivative Financial Liabilities (2022): 24,607,000 (mark-to-market hedges; not adjusted)

**No additional adjustment for derivatives (fair value changes)**

#### f) Eligible Cash Reduction

From Balance Sheet (2022-01-01):
- Cash And Cash Equivalents: 8,858,000

S&P typically allows full deduction of cash for leverage calculations:
- **Cash Reduction: -8,858,000**

### Adjusted Debt Calculation

```
Total Reported Debt:                            71,837,000
Add: Pension Obligations:                        2,724,000
Add: Hybrid Debt (50% treatment):                2,783,500
Less: Cash and Cash Equivalents:                (8,858,000)
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Adjusted_Debt:                                  68,486,500
```

**Adjusted_Debt = 68,486,500 EUR '000**

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## Step 5: Calculate FFO / Adjusted_Debt Ratio

```
FFO / Adjusted_Debt = 16,638,000 / 68,486,500

                    = 0.24288...
```

**Calculation:**
- 16,638,000 ÷ 68,486,500 = 0.242875...

**Rounded to 4 decimal places: 0.2429**

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<answer>0.2429</answer>