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Term: Horizontal Integration

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense:

1. The act or process of acquiring or merging with companies that operate in the same industry and at the same stage of the production process.

Sample Sentence:

Horizontal integration occurs when a company merges with or acquires other businesses that are in the same industry and produce similar goods or services.

Related Products:

• Mergers and Acquisitions

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense:

1. Pertaining to the process or strategy of acquiring or merging with companies in the same industry and stage of production.

Sample Sentence:

The company's success can be attributed to its horizontal integration strategy, which allowed it to gain a competitive advantage in the market.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense:

1. The act of acquiring or merging with companies that operate in the same industry and at the same stage of the production process.

Sample Sentence:

The company plans to horizontally integrate with a few key competitors to consolidate its position in the market.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense:

1. In a manner that involves acquiring or merging with companies in the same industry and stage of production.

Sample Sentence:

The company expanded horizontally by integrating with several smaller businesses.

Part of Speech: Related Term

Sense:

1. Vertical Integration: The act or process of acquiring or merging with companies that operate in different stages of the production process.

Sample Sentence:

Horizontal integration differs from vertical integration, which involves acquiring or merging with companies operating in different stages of the production process.

Related Products:

• Vertical Integration