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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) April 23, 2008

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
 
 
NONE
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Item 2.02                                Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On April 23, 2008, Registrant issued a press release announcing its financial results for the first quarter of 2008.  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 23, 2008, reporting Registrant’s financial results for the first quarter of 2008.



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

April 23, 2008
       (Date)


EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.
Description
   
      99
Press release issued by Registrant dated April 23, 2008, reporting Registrant’s financial results for the first quarter of 2008.