A horizontal merger is a merger or business consolidation that occurs between firms that operate in the same industry, usually as larger companies attempt to create more efficient economies of scale.

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The Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice have released revised horizontal merger guidelines — the first time the guidelines have been revised in 18 years, according to a report by ...

Federal Government Releases New Guidelines for Horizontal Mergers The Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice have released revised horizontal merger guidelines — the first time the ...