Identify the Type of Merger in Each of the Following

question 132

Essay

Identify the type of merger in each of the following situations and indicate how the post-merger concentration ratio for the industry is affected.
a.A steel company merges with a coal and iron ore mining company.
b.Staples, a retailer of office supplies, acquires Office Depot, another retailer of office supplies.
c.An oil company merges with pipeline, shipping, and railroad companies as well as refineries and gas stations.

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Definitions:

Nephrology

The branch of medicine that deals with the functions and diseases related to the kidneys.

Colonoscopy

A medical procedure that uses a long, flexible camera to view the interior lining of the colon and rectum for diagnosis or treatment.

Gastrologist

Incorrect term for a medical specialist; the correct term is Gastroenterologist, who specializes in diagnosing and treating digestive system disorders.

Cardiomyopathy

Cardiomyopathy is a group of diseases affecting the heart muscle, leading to impaired function and heart failure.