The investor has to decide whether he realizes the investment in the biogas power plant Smržice with a certain installed capacity If implemented, the investor is entitled to the government-guaranteed purchase price of electricity fixed for 15 years. It is necessary to predict profits and cash flows of each period which are further used for dynamic investment evaluation methods for the purpose of investment decision making. The application of the net present value shows whether the investment project is acceptable or not. The sensitivity analysis is used to compare changes in inputs with its impact on the net present value. The biogas power plant Smržice is typical example of biogas power plants built in Czech Republic in 2011-12 due to the government economic support, so finally these conclusions are generalised for the whole branch of electricity production from biogas.

The diploma thesis is focused on the valuation of the company GSI distribution s. r. o. This company is the only authorized dealer of the personal transporters Segway in Czech Republic and it is the operator of one of the oldest rental agency of this transporters in Prague. The aim of the valuation is to estimate the market value of the company while using the methods of DCF entity. The main parts of the thesis are strategic and financial analysis, the estimated financial plan and at the end of this thesis is an estimated market value of the Company.

The main objective was to create a normative model of determining the value of early stage for companies in the seed and start up stage. The model should be applicable to entrepreneurs and investors, taking into account the assessment of the value of qualitative factors. Another aim was to identify the significant factors affecting the value of early stage companies in the seed and start up stage, i.e. at a time when there are no or very little revenues. Based on a research among investors and other experts on the valuation of early stage companies and venture capital, the most significant factors were not only identified, but also determined by their weight. The quality of evaluating investment opportunities has a major impact on the profitability of the investor´s capital. Current knowledge of the key value drivers and the mechanisms of valuation can help businesses to set realistic expectations when trying to raise capital to finance the startup of the project. It is therefore necessary to provide a clear methodological framework applicable to both parties of investing. The actual research was divided into two phases - individual interviews with investors and questionnaires. It was confirmed that the most crucial factors are those associated with quality management and company founders.

This thesis is dedicated to theoretical solutions and practical application of valuation methods used for evaluation of young startup companies. The aim of this work is to provide readers with theoretical introduction into the startup scene, conceivable valuation approaches and their practical application on the startup followed by drawing conclusions and recommendations. The thesis is divided into theoretical and practical part. The first part deals with the theoretical foundations of startups, the analysis of the Czech startup scene and possible arguments for valuing startups. The thesis discusses the specific characteristics of startups and their impact on the valuation process. The theoretical part is concluded by an analysis of the theoretical methods for the startup value estimation. In the practical section, selected valuation methods are applied on a particular startup company operating in the Czech Republic. Finally, the practical part summarizes the problems and specifics that arise during the valuation process followed by recommendations for valuation practice.

This thesis deals with the issue of investment decision. The goal of thesis is to evaluate for the company owners optimal investment variant of predetermined investment opportunities. Thesis is divided into theoretical-methodological part, which summarizes all the methods and procedures and practical part. The practical part consists mainly of net present value calculations, which chosen input data will be afterwards analyzed by sensitivity test. Application of these apparatuses will reveal the best investment opportunity, respectively their combination

The aim of this thesis is to determine market value of company Adelita, s.r.o. to January 1st 2015 for management of the company for potential sale of part of or whole company. Theoretical part will present methodologies for company valuation, practical part then financial and strategic analysis followed by creation of financial plan and valuation by method of discounted cash flow.

Syfte: Syftet med uppsatsen är att undersöka vilka risker de fyra storbankerna tar vid kreditgivningen av bostadslån och hur privatrådgivare hanterar risker och osäkerheter som kan uppstå vid ett bostadslån. Teoretisk referensram: Studiens teoretiska referensram består av teorier och vetenskapliga antaganden, där de flesta behandlar begreppet risk. Det presenteras även vetenskapliga artiklar som tar upp vad tidigare forskning bidragit med i detta område. Metod: Denna studie utgår från ett hermeneutiskt förhållningssätt och präglas av en deduktiv forskningsansats. Undersökningen tillämpar den kvalitativa forskningsmetoden och datainsamlingen sker genom semistrukturerade personliga intervjuer. Studiens urval är privatrådgivare från storbankerna Nordea i Tumba, Swedbank i Tumba, Handelsbanken i S:t Eriksplan och SEB i Sergelstorg. Empiri: I empirin presenteras den insamlade datan från de fyra genomförda personliga intervjuerna. Respondenterna som deltagit i intervjuerna och bidragit med värdefull information är anonyma. / Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine what risks the four major banks takes when they give credit of a mortgage loan and how the private adviser manages risks and uncertainties that can arise in a mortgage loan. Theoretical Framework: The theoretical framework consists of theories and scientific assumptions, most of which deal with the concept of risk. It also presents scientific articles dealing with what previous research has contributed in this field. Methodology: This study is based on a hermeneutic approach and is characterized by a deductive research approach. The study applies qualitative research methodology and the data collection is done through semi-structured individual interviews. The study's sample is private advisors from the four major banks that is Nordea in Tumba, Swedbank in Tumba, Handelsbanken in S:t Eriksplan and SEB in Sergelstorg. Result: The empirical analysis presents the data that is collected from the four completed personal interviews. Respondents who participated in the interviews and contributed with valuable information are anonymous. Conclusion: The study shows that the biggest risk that may arise for the bank with a mortgage loan is the customer's repayment capacity if it becomes impaired due to various factors. Private advisors manages risks by creating an understanding of the customer about what a mortgage loan means and provide advice and recommendations to prevent an impaired ability to repay.

The diploma thesis focuses on complex economic evaluation of the investment project regarding the purchase of machining centre. Based on the elaborated literature review are those findings applied to the real investment project. Economic efficiency is calculated using the identified cash flows, discount rate and static and dynamic methods. Subsequently are identified project risks and their significance. In conclusion, the results are summarized and is reported recommendation whether or not to implement the project.

This thesis deals with investments issue for smart house systems. The theoretical part describes the definitions of the economic area, the area of intelligent systems and real estate valuation. In the practical part, there is detected the real estate price, accomplished a survey of public opinion and designed particular smart house system. The proposed solution is divided into sections and evaluated from economic and non-economic aspect. In the conclusion there is determined the value of the real estate after the completion of the investment.

The thesis deals with the valuation of the chosen company using the yield discounted cash flow method. In the first part of this thesis explains the theoretical basis that relate to the issue of valuation. These theoretical findings are further applied in the analytical and practical. The analytical part contains the characteristics of the company and developing a strategic and financial analysis. In the practical parts is financial plan prepared in two variants - pessimistic and optimistic. Practical uses of the results of the analysis on the basis of the selected company awarded the yield discounted cash flows as of the date 1. 1. 2013.