To estimate the Net Debt / EBITDA ratio for Ørsted A/S at the end of 2022 following the S&P methodology, I need to calculate two things: 1. **Adjusted EBITDA** (S&P often uses a standardized EBITDA, which here we will equate to the reported EBITDA since specific S&P adjustments typically require more detailed notes, but for estimation purposes, the reported figure is the starting point). 2. **Adjusted Net Debt** (Total debt minus cash and cash equivalents, plus certain other obligations per S&P methodology). **Step 1: Calculate EBITDA for 2022** The report provides: "Profit Loss From Operating Activities Before Interest Taxes Depreciation And Amortisation Expense" for 2022: 32,057,000,000 DKK. I will use this as the base EBITDA. **Step 2: Calculate Adjusted Net Debt per S&P Methodology** S&P's net debt generally includes: - Short-term and long-term borrowings - Lease liabilities (current and non-current) - Hybrid capital (often treated as debt or equity; S&P often gives partial equity credit, but depending on the specific hybrid, it's often included in debt for leverage calculations. For a strict "Net Debt" calculation in ratios, hybrids are usually considered debt-like). Given the instruction, I will include hybrid capital as debt. - Less: Cash and cash equivalents - Other adjustments (derivatives, pensions, etc.) can be included, but here we stick to the main reported figures for a standard estimate. Components from the report (end of 2022): * Long-term Borrowings: 60,451,000,000 DKK * Short-term Borrowings: 2,830,000,000 DKK * Non-current Lease Liabilities: 7,697,000,000 DKK * Current Lease Liabilities: 569,000,000 DKK * Hybrid Capital: 19,793,000,000 DKK * Cash and Cash Equivalents (end of 2022): 16,178,000,000 DKK (Note: The cash flow statement says "Cash And Cash Equivalents" 2023-01-01 is 16,175,000,000 DKK, but the balance sheet says "Cash" 2023-01-01 is 16,178,000,000 DKK. I'll use the balance sheet value of 16,178,000,000 DKK as it's more standard for the balance sheet net debt calculation, or the cash flow statement's 16,175,000,000 DKK. I will use 16,178,000,000 DKK, the difference is negligible.) Total Debt = Long-term borrowings + Short-term borrowings + Non-current leases + Current leases + Hybrid capital Total Debt = 60,451,000,000 + 2,830,000,000 + 7,697,000,000 + 569,000,000 + 19,793,000,000 Total Debt = 91,340,000,000 DKK Net Debt = Total Debt - Cash Net Debt = 91,340,000,000 - 16,178,000,000 Net Debt = 75,162,000,000 DKK **Step 3: Calculate Ratio** Ratio = Net Debt / EBITDA Ratio = 75,162,000,000 / 32,057,000,000 Ratio ≈ 2.34 2.34