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 28, 2004
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)
Item 7(c). Exhibits.
Exhibit 99 - Press Release issued by Registrant dated April 28,
2004, reporting Registrant's financial results for the first quarter of
2004.
Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On April 28, 2004, Registrant issued a press release announcing its
financial results for the first quarter of 2004. A copy of the press release
is furnished as Exhibit 99 to this report and is incorporated herein by
reference.
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
April 28, 2004
(Date)
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. Description
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99 Press release issued by Registrant dated April 28, 2004,
reporting Registrant's financial results for the first
quarter of 2004.