A conglomerate merger:

A. can extend the line of products sold, extend the territories in which products are sold, or
combine totally unrelated products.
B. is defined as a merger involving two firms that previously had a buyer-seller relationship.
C. is defined as a merger involving two firms producing the same or similar products and
selling them in the same geographical market.
D. is illegal, per se.


Answer: A

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