The Merger Between Amazon and Whole Foods Is an Example

question 39

Multiple Choice

The merger between Amazon and Whole Foods is an example of a

• A)horizontal merger.
• B)vertical merger.
• C)conglomerate merger.
• D)None of these options are correct.

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Definitions:

ESOPs

Employee Stock Ownership Plans, a program that provides a company's workforce with an ownership interest in the company.

Share Price

The current price at which a single share of a company's stock can be bought or sold.

Pensions

Retirement plans that provide a fixed income to individuals who are no longer working due to age or disability.

Stock Options

Financial incentives given to employees, granting them the right to buy company shares at a set price after a certain period.