________ may result in expansion of operations in an existing product line and elimination of a competitor.

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A horizontal merger occurs when two companies in the same industry merge with each other. This can result in the expansion of operations in an existing product line (as the combined company can offer a wider range of products), and may also eliminate a competitor if one of the merging companies was previously competing with the other.

________ May Result in Expansion of Operations in an Existing