A horizontal merger is a merger or business consolidation that occurs between firms that operate in the same industry, usually as larger companies attempt to create more efficient economies of scale.

A merger happens when two companies combine to form a single entity. Public companies often merge with the declared goal of increasing shareholder value, by gaining market share or from entering new ...

Scotland’s newest college could offer a roadmap for other institutions needing to pool resources and adapt to a difficult financial climate. As reported in The Herald, Scotland’s colleges are in the ...