To estimate Moody’s adjusted leverage trend for Italgas S.p.A. in 2022, we examine key indicators of financial strength and indebtedness: 1. **Net Debt Analysis:** * Cash and Cash Equivalents dropped significantly from 1,391,763,000 EUR (2022-01-01) to 451,946,000 EUR (2023-01-01). * Short-term financial liabilities (excluding other) decreased from 591,188,000 EUR to 142,437,000 EUR. * Long-term financial liabilities (excluding other) increased from 5,785,707,000 EUR to 6,402,913,000 EUR. * Overall debt levels increased, while liquidity buffers (cash) decreased, which puts upward pressure on net debt. 2. **Cash Flow and Profitability:** * Cash flows from operations decreased from 839,634,000 EUR (2021-2022) to 548,169,000 EUR (2022-2023). * Investing activities saw a massive cash outflow of 1,283,826,000 EUR in 2022-2023 compared to 813,741,000 EUR in the prior period, largely due to increased investments in the scope of consolidation/business units. * While operating profit (Profit Loss from Operating Activities) improved from 583,231,000 EUR to 641,338,000 EUR, the substantial increase in debt-funded acquisition activity and a contraction in operating cash flow generation relative to the increased debt burden indicate a strain on leverage metrics. 3. **Conclusion:** The combination of higher long-term financial debt, reduced cash position, and lower cash flow from operations (despite higher accounting profits) suggests that the company’s ability to cover its debt service obligations has weakened compared to the previous period. Therefore, the credit profile, in the context of Moody's adjusted leverage, shows signs of deterioration. Deteriorating