In the context of competition policy for digital markets, 'Killer Acquisitions' refer to:
A.Acquisitions of innovative start-ups by dominant incumbents with the aim of discontinuing the target’s innovation to protect the incumbent’s market position
B.Acquisitions that always increase innovation
C.Only horizontal mergers among equals
D.Only conglomerate mergers without any competitive effect
Explanation:
Killer acquisitions occur when a dominant firm acquires a potential competitor primarily to eliminate the competitive threat posed by the target’s product or technology rather than to develop it.
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