Which of the Following Is an Example of a Horizontal

question 159

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a horizontal merger?

• A) The purchase of a catering firm by Delta Airlines
• B) The purchase of Marathon Oil Company by U.S.Steel
• C) The purchase of Kentucky Fried Chicken by PepsiCo
• D) The purchase of Sam's Meat Packing Company by the Kroger supermarket chain
• E) The purchase of Mobil Oil by Exxon

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Definitions:

Private Equity Funds

Investment funds that acquire or invest in private companies, often with the aim of restructuring and selling them at a profit.

Infrastructure

The fundamental physical and organizational structures and facilities (e.g., buildings, roads, power supplies) needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.

Financial Markets

Platforms where buyers and sellers trade financial securities, commodities, and other fungible items of value at low transaction costs and at prices reflective of supply and demand.

Financialization

The increasing influence of financial markets, institutions, and motives in the economy, affecting decision-making in businesses and governments.