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 7, 2008
ANHEUSER-BUSCH COMPANIES, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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| Delaware
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1-7823
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43-1162835 |
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(State or Other jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
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(IRS Employer
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| One Busch Place, St. Louis, Missouri
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63118 |
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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:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
þ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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 8.01 Other Events.
On November 7, 2008, Registrant issued a press release announcing it has settled all of the
shareholder litigation regarding its impending merger with InBev N.V./S.A. A copy of the press
release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated herein. A copy of the
Stipulation and Agreement of Compromise, Settlement and Release filed
in the Delaware Chancery Court on October 22, 2008 is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this report and is incorporated herein.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibit 99.1 — Press Release issued by Registrant dated November 7, 2008, reporting
settlement of shareholder litigation.
Exhibit 99.2 — Stipulation and Agreement of Compromise, Settlement and Release.