A Merger That Is Neither Horizontal nor Vertical Is Called

question 140

Multiple Choice

A merger that is neither horizontal nor vertical is called a

• A) tying merger.
• B) conglomerate merger.
• C) Herfindahl merger.
• D) natural merger.

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Definitions:

Indictment

A formal charge or accusation of a serious crime, issued by a grand jury.

Grand Jury

A group of citizens called to decide whether probable cause exists to believe that a suspect committed the crime with which he or she has been charged and thus should stand trial.

Probable Cause

A reasonable basis for believing that a crime may have been committed, which is necessary for issuing warrants and making arrests.

Preliminary Hearing

An initial hearing in which a judge or magistrate decides if there is probable cause to believe that the defendant committed the crime with which he or she is charged.