If Two Steel Firms Decide to Merge, This Merger Would

question 47

Multiple Choice

If two steel firms decide to merge, this merger would be classified as:

• A) a horizontal merger.
• B) a vertical merger.
• C) a conglomerate merger.
• D) either a vertical or conglomerate merger depending on the nationality of the companies.
• E) either a vertical or conglomerate merger depending on the market shares of the two companies.

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