Batus Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of British...

Batus Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of British tobacco/retailing concern BAT Industries PLC, has completed the previously reported acquisition of Farmers Group Inc. of Los Angeles for $5.2 billion in cash . . . Tyson Foods Inc. announced that it has extended its $54-a-share cash tender offer for all outstanding shares of Holly Farms Corp. until 5 p.m. EST Friday. Tyson said it had received tenders of about 1.9 million common shares.