To estimate the Net Debt / EBITDA ratio for HERA S.P.A. at the end of 2022 using the S&P methodology, we follow these steps: **1. Calculate EBITDA:** EBITDA is typically defined as Profit/Loss from Operating Activities plus Amortization, Depreciation, and Provisions. * Profit/Loss from Operating Activities (2022): 533,800,000 EUR * Amortisation, Depreciation, and Provisions (2022): 667,100,000 EUR * EBITDA = 533,800,000 + 667,100,000 = 1,200,900,000 EUR. **2. Calculate Net Debt:** Net Debt is calculated as total financial liabilities minus cash and cash equivalents and current financial assets. * Noncurrent Financial Liabilities: 5,689,900,000 EUR * Noncurrent Lease Liabilities: 55,100,000 EUR * Current Financial Liabilities: 650,100,000 EUR * Current Lease Liabilities: 21,300,000 EUR * Total Gross Debt: 5,689,900,000 + 55,100,000 + 650,100,000 + 21,300,000 = 6,416,400,000 EUR. * Cash and Cash Equivalents: 1,942,400,000 EUR * Current Financial Assets: 77,700,000 EUR * Total Cash and Liquid Assets: 1,942,400,000 + 77,700,000 = 2,020,100,000 EUR. * Net Debt = 6,416,400,000 - 2,020,100,000 = 4,396,300,000 EUR. **3. Calculate Ratio:** * Ratio = Net Debt / EBITDA * Ratio = 4,396,300,000 / 1,200,900,000 ≈ 3.6608 Rounding to reasonable decimal places, we get 3.66. 3.66