ENI is a large, integrated energy company with a partially regulated gas‑infrastructure business and moderate cash‑flow visibility, which aligns with the “Marginally Suitable” profile for industrial/partially regulated issuers. The company holds an investment‑grade rating (BBB) and strong credit metrics (Net Debt/EBITDA ≈ 0.95, FFO/Net Debt ≈ 0.66), indicating solid financial health, but its leverage is already low so a hybrid issuance would not materially improve adjusted leverage or rating headroom. ENI has a proven track record of hybrid‑bond issuance (2020‑2022), demonstrating market access and credibility, and any new issuance would likely be opportunistic—funding capex, refinancing, or M&A—rather than a necessity to preserve a rating. While ENI’s business is cyclical and commodity‑exposed, its integrated nature and partial regulatory elements prevent it from being classified as a pure commodity play, and the lack of an imminent hybrid‑bond call date removes a key driver for a “Strongly Suitable” rating. Overall, ENI fits the “Marginally Suitable” category. Marginally Suitable