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 11, 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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Item 8.01 Other Events.
Attached in Exhibit 99 is a description of the fees paid to the
members of the Board of Directors of Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. during
2005.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibit 99 - Schedule of Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. Board of
Directors fees in 2005.
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
April 11, 2006
(Date)
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. Description
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99 Schedule of Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. Board of Directors
fees in 2005.