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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