Which of the following types of mergers would expand the acquiring firm's market share in its own industry?
A)Vertical
B)Horizontal
C)Conglomerate
D)a and b
E)All of the above

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A horizontal merger is when two companies in the same industry merge, allowing the acquiring firm to expand its market share within its own industry. A vertical merger is when companies at different stages of the production process merge, and a conglomerate merger is when companies in unrelated industries merge.

Which of the Following Types of Mergers Would Expand the Acquiring