A merger involving noncompeting firms producing unrelated goods and services is termed a:
A) tying arrangement.
B) vertical merger.
C) conglomerate merger.
D) horizontal merger.

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A conglomerate merger involves the combination of firms that are involved in totally unrelated business activities, which could include different industries or markets. These mergers typically aim at diversification.

A Merger Involving Noncompeting Firms Producing Unrelated Goods and Services