Horizontal Merger
A merger occurring between companies producing similar goods or offering similar services.

Investopedia Says:
This type of merger occurs frequently as a result of larger companies attempting to create more efficient economies of scale. The amalgamation of Daimler-Benz and Chrysler is a popular example of a horizontal merger.

Related Terms:
Economies of Scale
Horizontal Integration
Hostile Takeover
Merger
Vertical Merger

• Imbalance of Orders
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• Immediate Family
• Immediate Or Cancel Order (IOC)
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