A merger in which the target and acquirer operate in unrelated industries is called a(n):
A)horizontal merger.
B)vertical merger.
C)conglomerate merger.
D)industrial merger.
E)complementary merger.

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A conglomerate merger is a merger between companies that operate in completely unrelated industries. This is different from a horizontal merger (in the same industry), vertical merger (upstream or downstream in the supply chain), or complementary merger (in related, but different industries). Industrial merger is not a commonly used term in M&A.

A Merger in Which the Target and Acquirer Operate in Unrelated