To determine S&P's adjusted leverage trend for VINCI in 2022, we first calculate the EBITDA and Net Debt for both 2021 and 2022. **For 2021:** 1. **EBITDA:** - Profit (Loss) From Operating Activities = €4,438 million - Adjustments For Depreciation And Amortisation Expense = €3,219 million - **EBITDA 2021** = €4,438 million + €3,219 million = €7,657 million 2. **Gross Debt:** - Short-term Borrowings = €5,769 million - Noncurrent Portion Of Noncurrent Bonds Issued = €22,212 million - Noncurrent Portion Of Other Noncurrent Borrowings = €2,757 million - Current Lease Liabilities = €524 million - Noncurrent Lease Liabilities = €1,574 million - **Total Debt 2021** = €32,836 million 3. **Net Debt:** - Cash and Cash Equivalents = €11,065 million - **Net Debt 2021** = €32,836 million - €11,065 million = €21,771 million 4. **Net Debt / EBITDA 2021** = €21,771 million / €7,657 million ≈ **2.84x** **For 2022:** 1. **EBITDA:** - Profit (Loss) From Operating Activities = €6,489 million - Adjustments For Depreciation And Amortisation Expense = €3,613 million - **EBITDA 2022** = €6,489 million + €3,613 million = €10,102 million 2. **Gross Debt:** - Short-term Borrowings = €6,368 million - Noncurrent Portion Of Noncurrent Bonds Issued = €20,425 million - Noncurrent Portion Of Other Noncurrent Borrowings = €3,205 million - Current Lease Liabilities = €522 million - Noncurrent Lease Liabilities = €1,580 million - **Total Debt 2022** = €32,100 million 3. **Net Debt:** - Cash and Cash Equivalents = €12,578 million - **Net Debt 2022** = €32,100 million - €12,578 million = €19,522 million 4. **Net Debt / EBITDA 2022** = €19,522 million / €10,102 million ≈ **1.93x** **Conclusion:** The year-on-year gap in the Net Debt / EBITDA ratio is 1.93x - 2.84x = **-0.91x**. Since the gap is significantly lower than -0.3x, the leverage profile points to a clear improvement. Improving