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1. a) In general, any merger between competitors in the industry( horizontal merger), will result to decrease in competition. The following information on market share

1. a) In general, any merger between competitors in the industry( horizontal merger), will result to decrease in competition. The following information on market share amongst competitors are as follows:

Company A 26%

Company B 20 %

Company C 54 %

Is it possible that a merger between Company A and Company B would increase competition in the industry to the benefit of the customers?

b) Contrast the merger negotiation s in a friendly merger and a hostile merger?

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