Several years ago, Regis Corporation, a very large hair styling salon company purchased 60 "Your Father's Mustache" salons. Although this was initially an acquisition, the merging of these two businesses was a(n) ___________. Regis went on to purchase several hair care product companies. Joining forces with hair care product companies would represent a ____________.
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a. conglomerate merger; horizontal merger
b. vertical merger; horizontal merger
c. horizontal merger; vertical merger
d. conglomerate merger; conglomerate merger
Several years ago, Regis Corporation, a very large hair styling salon company purchased 60 "Your Father's Mustache" salons. Although this was initially an acquisition, the merging of these two businesses was a HORIZONTAL MERGER. Regis went on to purchase several hair care product companies. Joining forces with hair care product companies would represent a VERTICAL MERGER.
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