Batus Inc.
British American Tobacco US, mostly known for its acronym BATUS, was the United States subsidiary of multinational company British American Tobacco (BAT), the world's second largest cigarette manufacturer. BATUS served as the U.S. holding company for BAT. In the 1960s, the company diversified into areas such as insurance, drink, and retail.
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Tobacco Retail Insurance |
| Defunct | 2004 |
| Fate | Merged with the other BAT's U.S. business (Brown & Williamson and R.J. Reynolds to form Reynolds American) |
| Successor | Reynolds American |
| Headquarters | , United States |
Area served | United States |
Key people | David Schechter (Director) |
| Products | Cigarettes |
| Parent | British American Tobacco |
| Subsidiaries | Appleton Paper Co. Farmers Insurance Group |
In 2004, BATUS merged with the other BAT's U.S. business, Brown & Williamson and R.J. Reynolds, to form Reynolds American.
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