To assess Moody’s adjusted leverage trend, I typically look at changes in debt relative to a measure of earnings (such as EBITDA), while factoring in adjustments like underfunded pensions, operating leases, or other off-balance-sheet items. From the data: - “Other Noncurrent Financial Liabilities” — which includes long-term debt — increased from €4,322m to €5,867m, a significant rise. - Current financial liabilities went from €746m to €1,022m. - Gross debt is notably higher at the end of 2022. - EBITDA improved from €1,428m to €1,505m, but this increase is modest relative to the jump in debt. - There’s also an increase in “Noncurrent Provisions for Employee Benefits” and “Other Longterm Provisions,” which Moody’s might treat as debt-like. This suggests that debt grew faster than EBITDA, so leverage would have increased, implying a deteriorating trend. Deteriorating