This monograph explores the relationship between financial structure optimization decisions and business performance in an emergent economy. Focusing on Romanian motor parts and accessories wholesale companies, the book provides a data-driven examination of how capital structure influences profitability, return on equity, and financial stability, particularly during periods of economic uncertainty. Drawing on real-world financial data at the national level, the study evaluates the impact of different financing strategies and employs analytical tools such as the Regression Analysis based on the sector's data alongside industry-specific performance indicators to assess performance, leverage and financial profitability.

Addressing key themes including financial decision-making under uncertainty, access to capital in emerging markets, and the influence of ownership structures on "long-term outcomes". This book offers valuable insights for academics, finance professionals, policymakers, and researchers. Its findings contribute to a deeper understanding of capital structure dynamics, financial profitability, and business performance within evolving market environments.

Rodica Baciu (Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania) is a researcher and entrepreneur with over 25 years of leadership experience in the Romanian automotive sector. Her research interests include corporate finance, financial structure, and insolvency risk in the Romanian context.