What Is a Backward Vertical Merger

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Multiple Choice

What is a backward vertical merger?

• A) a vertical merger between two or more companies that compete in the same business and geographical market
• B) a vertical merger between two companies in similar fields whose sales do not overlap
• C) a vertical merger in which a supplier acquires a customer
• D) a vertical merger in which a customer acquires a supplier

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Definitions:

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