A firm can grow by merging with or taking over another firm. Such mergers or takeovers can

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A firm can grow by merging with or taking over another firm. Such mergers or takeovers can be of three types: horizontal, vertical or conglomerate. Which of the following is an example of which type of merger (takeover)?

a) A soft drinks manufacturer merges with a pharmaceutical company.

b) A car manufacturer merges with a car distribution company.

c) A large supermarket chain takes over a number of independent grocers.

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Essential Economics For Business

ISBN: 9781292728940

7th Edition

Authors: John Sloman, Elizabeth Jones

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