A conglomerate merger is a merger between firms at different stages of the production process of a product, such as a merger between a flour milling company and a baking company.

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A conglomerate merger is a merger between firms that operate in unrelated business activities, not firms at different stages of the production process of a product. The example given describes a vertical merger.

A Conglomerate Merger Is a Merger Between Firms at Different