A local newspaper acquires the other local paper and a newspaper printing company.

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The acquisition of another local paper is a horizontal acquisition because it involves a company buying another company in the same industry, effectively reducing competition. The acquisition of a newspaper printing company is a vertical acquisition because it involves buying a company that operates in the supply chain of the acquiring company's industry, thus integrating different stages of production or distribution.

A Local Newspaper Acquires the Other Local Paper and a Newspaper