What term is used to describe the advantages gained by a company that  buys as many firms in the same industry as possible to grow its share of that market? .

Competitive advantage

Competitive advantage describes the circumstances or conditions that put a firm at a superior position relative to its rivals. A company can acquire a competitive advantage through acquisitions which allow it to gain a bigger market share relative to its rivals.

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