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.

Competition among businesses in the the same industry fosters innovation and increases market efficiencies in an economy. Many businesses wanting to gain a competitive advantage in a single industry ...

When you want to grow your company, you have two options: expand your current business, or go into business with other companies through acquisition or merger. If you choose the acquisition option, ...