TenneT Holding B.V. is a transmission system operator (TSO) wholly owned by the Dutch State, which places it firmly in the regulated utility/energy infrastructure category with highly visible and predictable cash flows. This aligns with the "Strongly Suitable" profile for hybrid bond issuance. The company’s financial metrics are currently under significant pressure, showing a deteriorating trend. For the fiscal year 2022, TenneT exhibits a massive S&P Net Debt / EBITDA ratio of 83.85x and a negative FFO / Net Debt of -0.01, alongside a Moody's adjusted leverage trend that is deteriorating. The income statement reveals a substantial operating loss of -€976 million and a net loss of -€879 million for 2022, driven primarily by a sharp increase in energy transmission charges (from €4.1 billion to €7.5 billion) reflecting the energy crisis. While operating cash flows remained positive (€1.196 billion), the company is embarking on an enormous capital expenditure program (€4.4 billion in 2022, up from €3.7 billion in 2021), resulting in significant negative free cash flow. This heavy investment cycle requires substantial funding, and the issuance of equity-like hybrid bonds is critical to preserve the company's investment-grade rating and manage adjusted leverage. Furthermore, TenneT already has €2.125 billion of hybrid capital on its balance sheet (constant from 2021 to 2022) and has a history of issuing hybrid bonds dating back to 2010, including issuances in 2021/2022. This demonstrates a clear track record of market access, established credibility with institutional investors for this asset class, and a core recurring funding rationale rather than opportunistic use. Given its regulated utility status, the urgent need to support deteriorating financial metrics and fund a massive capex program, and its established history of hybrid issuance, TenneT is strongly suitable for issuing hybrid bonds. Strongly Suitable