The Acquisition of a fiRm Whose Business Is Not Related

question 282

Multiple Choice

The acquisition of a firm whose business is not related to that of the bidder is called a:

• A) Conglomerate acquisition.
• B) Forward acquisition.
• C) Backward acquisition.
• D) Horizontal acquisition.
• E) Vertical acquisition.

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