Let’s go through the key elements step by step. **1. Nature of the entity and industry** Redeia Corporación SA (formerly Red Eléctrica Corporación) is the Spanish electricity transmission system operator. This is a regulated utility with a natural monopoly, operating under a well-defined regulatory framework in Spain. **2. Current hybrid situation** The facts state: - It *issued hybrid bonds in 2021 or 2022*: yes - *First year of hybrid bond issuance*: 2023 This seems partially contradictory – it may indicate they were planning issuance for 2023, but had some hybrid-like instruments already in place. More importantly, the guidance emphasizes: *“an entity's previous levels of hybrid bond issuance is a strong indicator of a reasonably advisable level for the next 18 months. In particular, if the entity has not issued hybrid bonds recently, it is a reliable signal that it has reasons not to do so either in the future.”* Given that first issuance is in 2023 exactly, and prior issuance was zero or very limited until then, the previous level was effectively 0% for the period under examination (2022 year-end). This points toward a lower allocation now unless circumstances have changed dramatically. **3. Financial profile** - S&P Net Debt / EBITDA 2022: 3.21x - S&P FFO / Net Debt 2022: 20.63% - Moody’s adjusted leverage trend: Improving These metrics are consistent with a solid investment-grade profile (likely ‘BBB+’ to ‘A-’ range). The leverage is moderate and improving. There is no indication of severe rating pressure. **4. Funding and capex needs** From the cash flow statement: - Operating cash flow is strong and covers investing outflows, though investing is high (€1.64bn), mainly due to financial instruments and PPE. - Financing cash flow shows significant equity inflows (~€989m) and debt repayment. No severe refinancing cliff is evident. - Capex on PPE and intangibles is around €536m, manageable within operating cash generation. **5. Cost of hybrid debt** Market data shows: - 5Y swap rate moved from negative in 2020–2021 to +1.73% in 2022 - Sub-senior delta for IG corporates was around 200bps over senior The all-in cost for hybrids in 2023 would be materially higher than senior debt. If the issuer has no urgent rating need and debt costs are rising, hybrid issuance becomes less attractive. **6. Alignment with guidance table** The 0% rationale fits well: - No current hybrid in capital structure as of 2022 year-end - Improving leverage trend - Solid rating profile, no extraordinary capex or M&A - Materially higher cost of hybrid vs. existing debt - No refinancing stress visible Given all this, issuance is not required to preserve rating or leverage metrics, and cost would be punitive relative to benefit. Hence, the advisable level is **0%**. 0%