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) April 5, 2005
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)
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On April 5, 2005, Registrant issued a press release announcing its
first quarter 2005 domestic beer volume was below previous expectations. A
copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99 to this report and is
incorporated herein.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibit 99 - Press Release issued by Registrant dated April 5,
2005, reporting Registrant's first quarter 2005 domestic beer sales volume.
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/ JoBeth G. Brown
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JoBeth G. Brown
Vice President and Secretary
April 5, 2005
(Date)
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. Description
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99 Press release issued by Registrant dated April 5, 2005,
reporting Registrant's first quarter 2005 domestic beer
sales volume.