The Effects of Financial Leverage on Company Performance

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I extend my sincere gratitude to all those who contributed to the completion of this project. Special thanks to my Supervisor (Name of your Supervisor), the Head of Department (Name of your HOD), the Lecturers in the department of Banking and Finance (BF), Book Authors and Profound Scholars of existing or related project material on “The Effects of Financial Leverage on Company Performance” for their invaluable guidance, support, and expertise throughout the journey.

I am also grateful to your study area (mention any funding organizations, if applicable) for their financial assistance. This research would not have been possible without the encouragement and assistance of some stakeholders (mention any mentors, teachers, or colleagues). Additionally, I would like to acknowledge the understanding and patience of my family and friends during this endeavor. Your unwavering support has been a constant source of motivation. Thank you all for being part of this meaningful endeavor.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRELIMINARY PAGES

Title page
Approval page
Dedication
Acknowledgement
Table of Contents
Abstract

CHAPTER ONE

Introduction

1.1 Background of he study
1.2 Statement of the problem
1.3 Objective of he study
1.4 Research question
1.5 Research hypothesis
1.6 Significant f the study
1.7 Scope and limitation
1.8 Definition of terms

CHAPTER TWO

Literature review

2.1 background of the company under study
2.2 The concept of financial leverage
2.3 The degree of financial leverage
2.4 The effects of financial leverage
2.5 Business risk

CHAPTER THREE

Research design and methodology

3.1 Research design
3.2 Population of he study
3.3 Sample and sampling techniques
3.4 Source of data collection
3.5 Method of data collection
3.6 Method of data presentation
3.7 Method of data analysis

CHAPTER FOUR

Presentation and analysis of data

CHAPTER FIVE

5.1 Findings
5.2 Recommendation
5.3 Conclusion
BIBLIOGRAPHY

Proposal

The project topic ” Effect of financial leverage on company performance”, has to do with the use of external finds (dept and equity) in generating profit for their firm company which its primary aim is maximization of shareholder welfare, wealth and also profit.

I shall make use of primary data, a questionnaires which will be drafted (to be presented for onward approval) and interviews.

I shall lay hand on books, management journals and periodical. However, the rudiments of the study will be considered, also a general overview of the effects of using dept and equity as a source of financial to Nigeria bottling of financing as mentioned above generated heated debates, I shall touch on it.

The study will critically analyses the possible effects of financial leverage on the performance of companies by trying to establish a relationship between the level debt carried by firms and their level of performance given debt carried by firs and their level of performance given economic conditions that prevail during the time of my research.

I shall take a backward book on the company performances from 2000-003 to ascertain the ratio analysis and also know the graphical behaviour. The financial structures of he companies under study from 200-200 will be put under consideration.

I shall apply Regression and correlation analysis methods to measure the average amount of a change in one variable that is associated with until increase or decrease in amount of another variable.

Correlation stands there to test the efficiency of he Regression with respect of he company under study This research work will be made-up of five chapters. I can only comment on chapter one for now (other chapters will be) formulated and presented in due (course).

Chapter one: The introductory chapter, deals with background of the study, purpose and scope of he study, statement of hypothesis, significance of he study, limitation of he study and definition of terms
Finally, the findings, recommendation and conclusion.

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Introduction: Begin with a concise introduction of your research topic, highlighting its significance and the research objectives. This helps set the context for the audience and the External Examiner, allowing them to grasp the scope of your work. Before you step up to defend, ensure that you are familiar with your research abstract and the key components of Chapter One, including the motivation behind your study, the problem statement, the aims and objectives, as well as the scope and significance. For Chapter Two, it is advisable to reference at least two citations from the literature review. In Chapter Three, be prepared to discuss the methodologies, tools, and techniques you employed in your research. Moving to Chapter Four, you must justify your work and explain how your findings align with the objectives of your research.

Conclusion and Recommendations: Wrap up your defense by summarizing the study and offering well-grounded recommendations based on your findings.

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The Effects of Financial Leverage on Company Performance

DEDICATION

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABSTRACT

Proposal