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A Some felt that they could increase their efficiency and improve their market flexibility by merging.
B They maintain that such action increases competition instead of reducing it.
C Other industries experiencing large takeovers were banking and finance, Insur-ance, mining and mineral, and processed foods.
D Fierce competition on the international market results in combinations of small firms.
E A classic example is Mobil Oil Corporation's purchase of the huge retail chain Montgomery Ward & Company.
F A merger occurs when two or more companies get together to form one company.
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