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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 12, 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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Item 8.01 Other Events.
     On November 12, 2008, Registrant issued a press release announcing that the majority of its shares have been voted to approve the proposed combination between InBev N.V./S.A. and the Registrant. A 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 12, 2008, announcing shareholder approval of the combination with InBev.

 

 

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/ John F. Kelly    
    John F. Kelly   
    Vice President and Controller   
 
November 12, 2008
   (Date)

 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX
     
Exhibit No.   Description
 
99.1
  Press Release issued by Registrant dated November 12, 2008, announcing shareholder approval of the combination with InBev.