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UNITED STATES
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) November 6, 2008
ANHEUSER-BUSCH COMPANIES, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
         
Delaware   1-7823   43-1162835
 
(State or Other Jurisdiction   (Commission   (IRS Employer
of Incorporation)   File Number)   Identification No.)
         
One Busch Place,   St. Louis, Missouri   63118
 
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)       (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 314-577-2000
NONE
 
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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o     Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o     Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
 
 

 


 

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
     On November 6, 2008, Registrant issued a press release announcing its financial results for the third quarter of 2008. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated herein.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
     Exhibit 99.1 – Press Release issued by Registrant dated November 6, 2008, reporting Registrant’s financial results for the third quarter of 2008.

 


 

SIGNATURES
     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/ JoBeth G. Brown
 
JoBeth G. Brown
   
 
      Vice President and Secretary    
November 6, 2008
(Date)

 


 

EXHIBIT INDEX
     
Exhibit No.   Description
 
   
99.1
  Press release issued by Registrant dated November 6, 2008, reporting Registrant’s financial results for the third quarter of 2008.