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Vertical acquisition

An Acquisition in which the acquirer and the Target are in the same Industry but focus on different parts of the production process.

Related Terms: 6 Acquisition, Industry, Rent, ROC, ROCE, Target
Other Related Pages: Category: Mergers_and_Acquisitions Starting With: V
Additional Related Terms: 10-Q, Acquisition cost, Above par, Accrual of discount, Amortization of premium, At par, All or any part, Acquisition, Asset acquisition, Add-on service