North American Van Lines and Allied Van Lines Merged to Create

question 113

Multiple Choice

North American Van Lines and Allied Van Lines merged to create the world's largest moving company. Prior to the merger, North American was the leading company in moving high-end merchandise such as computer and hospital equipment, while Allied specialized in households. What type of merger is this?

• A) vertical merger
• B) combination
• C) conglomerate
• D) horizontal merger

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