A leading software company merged with its competitor to form a new company. Which of the following is likely to be the result of this merger?

A、Decreasedcostperunitoutput;
B、Decreasedbargainingpoweroversuppliersandcustomers;
C、Increasedindustryrivalry;
D、Decreasedprofitability;
E、Decreasedproductdifferentiation