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) September 27, 2006
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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Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of
Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers
On September 27, 2006, the Registrant issued the press release
furnished as Exhibit 99 to this report and incorporated herein. As noted in
the press release, the appointment of Mr. August A. Busch IV to serve as a
member of the Board of Directors is effective September 27, 2006. Mr. Busch
IV will serve as a member of the Executive Committee of the Board of
Directors effective December 1, 2006. Also as announced in the press release,
Mr. Busch IV will succeed Patrick T. Stokes as President and Chief Executive
Officer of the Company effective December 1, 2006. Additional information
regarding Mr. Busch IV is contained in the Company's Form 10-K for the
fiscal year ended December 31, 2005, previously filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibit 99 - Press Release issued by Registrant dated September 27,
2006.
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
September 28, 2006
(Date)
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. Description
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99 Press release issued by Registrant dated September 27, 2006