Greater control over the acquisition of new materials or the distribution of finished goods is an economic benefit of horizontal merger.

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A horizontal merger involves companies at the same stage of production in the same industry, which typically aims to increase market share, reduce competition, or achieve economies of scale, rather than controlling the acquisition of new materials or the distribution of finished goods, which is more related to vertical mergers.

Greater Control Over the Acquisition of New Materials or the Distribution