What's it: A vertical merger is a combination of two companies at different value chain levels into one entity—for example, a merger between a company and its distributor or supplier of inputs. The purpose of vertical mergers is to increase
Inorganic Growth
Acquisition: Reasons, Types, Advantages, Disadvantages
Acquisition is a fast way to grow a business. When targeting new markets, it also minimizes retaliation from existing companies. However, some acquisitions fail. The failure rate of merger and acquisition failures is between 70% and 90%.