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) July 23, 2008
ANHEUSER-BUSCH COMPANIES, INC.
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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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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On July 23, 2008, Registrant issued a press release announcing its financial results for the second quarter of 2008. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated herein.
On July 23, 2008, Registrant issued a press release announcing an increase in Registrant’s regular quarterly dividend on its common stock. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this report and is incorporated herein.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibit 99.1 – Press Release issued by Registrant dated July 23, 2008, reporting Registrant’s financial results for the second quarter of 2008.
Exhibit 99.2 – Press Release issued by Registrant dated July 23, 2008, reporting an increase in Registrant’s regular quarterly dividend.
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 |
July 23, 2008
(Date)
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. | Description |
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99.1 | Press release issued by Registrant dated July 23, 2008, reporting Registrant’s financial results for the second quarter of 2008. |
99.2 | Press release issued by Registrant dated July 23, 2008, reporting an increase in Registrant’s regular quarterly dividend. |