A Merger in Which the Target and Acquirer Are in the Same

question 16

Multiple Choice

A merger in which the target and acquirer are in the same industry is called a(n) :

• A)horizontal merger.
• B)vertical merger.
• C)conglomerate merger.
• D)industrial merger.
• E)complementary merger.

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