With contribution of Modigliani and Miller in 1958, capital structure has attained animportant place in finance field. The path breaking contribution has stimulated subsequentresearchers to put emphasis on this topic. Therefore, other theories and researches have beenrevealed and many aspects have been included to capital structure studies so far. However, it has always been controversial topic and the consensus has not been reached yet. Nevertheless,there are many important theories and hypotheses, which explain and investigate this topicvery well such as agency cost theory, trade-off theory, pecking order theory, signalling theory,efficiency-risk hypothesis and franchise-value hypothesis. When we reviewed the literature and extended our understanding of these theories andhypotheses, we found that the relationship between capital structure and firm performance isinteresting aspect and worthwhile to research. Therefore, we started an extensive literaturereview and found a research gap, which is the relationship between capital structure and afirm's financial performance from the perspective of capital structure theories in the Swedishcontext during the period 2002-2011. Since researchers investigate the relationship betweencapital structure and firm performance in many different countries and there is nothing in theSwedish context, we thus decided to write the thesis about it. Accordingly, our study began with discussing the problem background. We also stated theresearch question, the objectives, and the expected contribution to clarify the scope ofresearch. After that, we present the existing theories regarding capital structure and providetheir interplay with firm performance. After we constituted research question and reviewed literature, we knew what kind of data weneeded to utilize. Therefore, we started to search the best database provider for our study. Asa result, we decided on using Thomson Reuter’s database, DataStream. The study sampleincluded 174 non-financial Swedish firms listed on Nasdaq OMX (Stockholm StockExchange). We used ordinary least squares regression analysis over a period of ten years from2002 to 2011. After we collected the data, we imported it to SPSS and ran regression anddescriptive analysis. According to our empirical findings and analysis, we identify that there is a significantnegative relationship between capital structure and firm performance of listed Swedish firms.In other words, the financial performance of Swedish listed firms for the past decade isnegatively influenced by its leverage ratio. In practical terms, the more debt in relation toassets that firm takes in to finance its operations, the worse does the firm perform financially.When we elaborated our investigation and looked at each industry, we found no differencefrom the general results when dividing the Swedish firms into four major industry categories.However, health care industry has a different relationship. With this study, we provide further evidence about the interplay between capital structure andfinancial performance and make a contribution both to theory regarding capital structure andfinancial performance as well as giving practical insight for Swedish CFO’s and CEO’s.

This diploma thesis deals with economic health of the company JAKOS, a.s. in years 2005–2008. There was used selected methods of the financial analysis. Based on recognized facts I propose measures which should result in the improvement of financial situation of the company.

The master’s thesis evaluates the financial situation of the RACOM, Ltd. company. There are used some selected methods of financial analysis during the period 2004-2008. Theoretical and methodological basis of financial analysis are outlined in the first part of thesis. Selected instruments are applied on this company in the next part. Results from the financial analysis and some suggestions which could lead to better economic performance of the RACOM, Ltd. company are in the final part of this thesis.

The master‘s thesis deals with analysis of the financial situation of the company Znovín Znojmo, a.s. in years 2005 – 2008 by means of selected methods of the financial analysis. At the basis of identified problematic areas proposal of measures for an improvement of the present status of the company are formulated.

The aim of this thesis is to assess the level of financial management, joint-stock company Autic and formulation of proposals to improve the financial situation in problem areas. During its processing particularly the methods of financial analysis have found application. Data of the firm over the period of 2006 – 2008 are used for the financial analysis.

The master’s thesis analyses financial health of the company SLB, s.r.o. in the years 2004 – 2007 at the basis of selected methods of the financial analysis. It comprises proposals of possible of identified problems which should result in the improvement of financial situation of the firm in future years.

This master’s thesis deals with financial analysis of company Tenza, a.s. The results of financial analysis of this company are compared with results of competitive companies using modern and classical methods. It includes theoretical part which is necessary to complete the analysis, graphical and verbal interpretation of the results. At the conclusion of this thesis the observed companies are compared and possible steps to improve problematic points of solved problems are proposed.

The master´s thesis is concerned with financial analysis and evaluates financial health of company Pramet Tools, s. r. o. in the years 2004 - 2008. The aim of this thesis is to apply basic methods of financial analysis to analyze financial situation in chosen company and based on achieved results to propose the possible solutions of identified problems which should result in the improvement of financial situation of the company in future years.

The master’s thesis analyses financial health of the company IFE-CR, a.s. in the years 2004 – 2008 at the basis of selected methods of the financial analysis. It comprises proposals of possible of identified problems which should result in the improvement of financial situation of the firm in future years.