Which of the Following Is Not Among the Intended Outcomes

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not among the intended outcomes of horizontal merger and acquisition strategies?

A) Extending the company's business into new product categories
B) Leading the convergence of industries whose boundaries are being blurred by changing technologies and new market opportunities
C) Obtaining quick access to new technologies or complementary resources and capabilities
D) Expanding a company's geographic coverage
E) Suppressing a rival's breakthroughs in management or technology