Based on the provided annual report data, here is the assessment of EDP, S.A.’s suitability to issue hybrid bonds. **Reasoning:** 1. **Profitability and Debt Servicing:** The company is profitable, with a Profit After Tax of €1,170 million in 2022 (up from €1,105 million in 2021). The "Profit Before financial income and financial expenses" (EBIT) grew to €2,530 million from €1,931 million, showing strong operational earnings to support fixed charges. 2. **Leverage:** While equity is a solid €13.8 billion, the debt levels are substantial. Long-term borrowings are €15.8 billion, and total liabilities are €45.0 billion. A key metric for hybrid suitability is the leverage ratio. With a high debt load and significant non-controlling interests, the capital structure already shows high financial leverage before adding subordinated instruments. 3. **Cash Flow:** Cash flow from operations is very strong at €3,778 million, significantly exceeding the €1,170 million profit. This indicates excellent cash generation to service debt. However, free cash flow after investing activities (CapEx is high at €3.5 billion, with large acquisitions) is negative, meaning the entity is heavily reliant on external financing and asset rotation to fund its growth. 4. **Cost of Debt:** Finance costs nearly doubled from €876 million to €1,753 million, which, combined with high capital expenditure, indicates increasing financing needs and costs. The interest coverage ratio (EBITDA/Interest), while healthy, will be closely scrutinized. 5. **Equity Credit for Hybrids:** Hybrid bonds are typically issued to achieve partial equity credit from rating agencies, which helps preserve credit ratings while raising capital. The company has significant existing equity (€13.8 billion) and a large capital expenditure program. The sale of assets (e.g., €1.55 billion from losing control of subsidiaries) and partnership structures are already heavily used management tools, suggesting hybrid bonds would complement this strategy to manage the balance sheet. 6. **Stable Regulatory Environment:** As a regulated energy network and generation business, its cash flows from the core regulated activities provide a degree of stability suitable for a hybrid issuance. **Conclusion:** EDP is a large, investment-grade utility with stable cash generation but high capital intensity and leverage. The use of hybrid bonds aligns with sector practices for financing growth while managing credit metrics. The financial health is robust enough to make it suitable, though the increasing leverage and high CapEx introduce marginal risk factors. Marginally Suitable