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) January 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 January 5, 2005, Anheuser-Busch, Inc. issued a press release
announcing its U.S. beer volume (beer shipments to wholesalers) results in
2004. 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 Anheuser-Busch, Inc. dated
January 5, 2005, reporting its U.S. beer volume results in 2004.
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
January 6, 2005
(Date)
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. Description
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99 Press release issued by Anheuser-Busch, Inc. dated January
5, 2005, reporting its U.S. beer volume results in 2004.