SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
Form 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) February 4, 2004
ANHEUSER-BUSCH COMPANIES, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Delaware 1-7823 43-1162835
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
One Busch Place, St. Louis, Missouri 63118
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 314-577-2000
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NONE
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 7(c). Exhibits.
Exhibit 99 - Press Release issued by Registrant dated February 4,
2004, reporting Registrant's financial results for the fourth quarter of
2003 and for the year ended December 31, 2003.
Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On February 4, 2004, Registrant issued a press release announcing
its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2003 and for the year ended
December 31, 2003. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99 to
this report and is incorporated herein by reference.
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SIGNATURES
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
ANHEUSER-BUSCH COMPANIES, INC.
(Registrant)
BY: /s/ John F. Kelly
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John F. Kelly
Vice President and Controller
February 4, 2004
(Date)
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. Description
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99 Press release issued by Registrant dated February 4, 2004,
reporting Registrant's financial results for the fourth
quarter of 2003 and for the year ended December 31, 2003.