A Merger Between Firms That Are in the Same Industry

question 116

Multiple Choice

A merger between firms that are in the same industry is called a

• A) conglomerate merger.
• B) horizontal merger.
• C) vertical merger.
• D) none of the above.

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Definitions:

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