Let’s break this down. **Company** Terna S.p.A. is the Italian electricity transmission grid operator, a regulated monopoly in a eurozone country. **Business Profile** - Regulated utility (transmission) with a natural monopoly. - Strong regulatory framework in Italy, supportive of cost recovery and reasonable returns. - Very high revenue visibility, mostly from regulated and related-party transactions. - Essential infrastructure with stable demand. **Financial Metrics (2022)** - Revenue: €2,898m - Operating profit: €1,333.5m - Finance costs: €121.8m - Net profit: €857.7m - Total equity: €6,169m (after €989m hybrid bond already in equity). - Growing debt: long-term borrowings €8,417m + short-term €444m + current portion €1,909m. - FFO to debt likely remains solid for IG, but leverage is meaningful. **Capital Markets & Hybrid Use** - Already issued a perpetual hybrid (€989m in 2022) which sits in equity. - Hybrid proceeds clearly used to strengthen equity while funding large capex (€1.49bn in 2022). - The company fits the “regulated utility” profile exactly — one of the strongest candidates for hybrid issuance under S&P methodology. - Refinancing needs are ongoing given large investment plans and existing debt maturity profile; hybrids help protect rating headroom. **Rating Considerations** - S&P’s regulated utility methodology strongly supports hybrid use for credit-neutral or positive rating impact. - Terna has stable cash flows, predictable earnings, low volatility, and already accesses institutional markets. - The existing hybrid demonstrates market acceptance and credibility. **Conclusion** Terna S.p.A. fits the **Strongly Suitable** description: regulated, infrastructure-like, stable cash flows, IG profile, clear funding rationale, and successful prior hybrid experience. Strongly Suitable