To prioritize likely hybrid bond prospects, I would look for a combination of: 1. **Large and continuing funding need / capex intensity** 2. **High leverage or balance-sheet pressure where equity credit from hybrids is useful** 3. **Existing familiarity with hybrid capital instruments** 4. **Ability to access capital markets and service hybrid coupons** 5. **Likelihood that management would value rating-agency equity treatment** **Entity C: ENEL - SPA** looks like the strongest first target. It is highly capital-intensive, with very large assets and capex, and it has the largest absolute debt burden among the three. Long-term borrowings rose materially from about 54.5bn to 68.2bn, and total liabilities are very high relative to equity. Enel also already uses hybrid/perpetual equity instruments, with hybrid bonds outstanding around 5.6bn and prior hybrid issuance in 2021. This makes a repeat hybrid transaction credible and strategically useful: hybrids can support credit metrics while funding large grid/energy-transition investment needs. Although earnings were positive, net profit attributable to owners fell, and leverage pressure remains significant, making hybrid capital attractive. **Entity A: TenneT Holding B.V.** should be second. TenneT also has a clear need for capital: property, plant and equipment and total assets grew strongly, long-term borrowings increased sharply, and investing cash outflows were large. It already has 2.125bn of hybrid capital outstanding, so the instrument is familiar. However, its 2022 profitability was negative, with a large loss and negative operating profit, which may complicate investor appetite or pricing. Still, as a regulated transmission system operator owned by the Dutch State, it is a credible hybrid issuer, and a hybrid could help support its balance sheet amid major grid investment needs. **Entity B: ENI S.P.A.** is third. Eni is financially strong and has excellent access to markets, but it appears less urgent as a hybrid prospect than Enel or TenneT. It generated very high profit and operating cash flow in 2022, reduced long-term borrowings, and has a stronger equity base. While it has used perpetual subordinated bonds/equity instruments in the past, its current balance-sheet pressure is lower and a new hybrid is less immediately compelling versus the two utility/grid issuers with heavier structural investment and leverage needs. C,A,B