In the context of competition policy for digital markets, 'Killer Acquisitions' refer to:
A. Only horizontal mergers among equals
B. Acquisitions of innovative start-ups by dominant incumbents with the aim of discontinuing the target’s innovation to protect the incumbent’s market position
C. Only conglomerate mergers without any competitive effect
D. Acquisitions that always increase innovation
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
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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