A large electronics manufacturer has focused on the computer andoffice machines markets. Recently it introduced a video cassetterecorder. The manufacturer has frequently considered entering thehome entertainment markets but recently proposed merging with atelevision and stereo equipment manufacturer rather than enteringthe market by itself. This merger could be challenged on the basisofa. the potential competition theoryb. the improper line of business combinationtheoryc. the market extension theoryd. the forward vertical merger theorye. the fraud on the market theory