An automaker recently acquired a windshield manufacturer. Which type of an acquisition was this?
A) Horizontal
B) Longitudinal
C) Conglomerate
D) Vertical
E) Indirect

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A vertical acquisition occurs when a company acquires a supplier or distributor, and in this case, the automaker acquired a manufacturer of windshields, which is a supplier to their industry.

An Automaker Recently Acquired a Windshield Manufacturer