DOJ requests additional information for Tyson, Hillshire deal

• The Department of Justice's Antitrust Division has requested additional information from Tyson Foods (NYSE:TSN) and Hillshire Brands (NYSE:HSH) regarding their $7.7B deal announced in June.
• Tyson's tender offer, which was scheduled to expire on July 16, has been extended until Aug. 19. The companies estimate the deal to be completed by Sept. 27.
• Antitrust experts are expecting the deal to win approval, since the companies tend to sell different products.