alleryStart learning →In a horizontal alliance, the partners:
AMerge into a single firm
BContract yet stay independent
CSwap all their shares
DSell off their assets
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Contract yet stay independent
A contract binds them while each remains a legally independent company.
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