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 21, 2005
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)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
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following provisions:
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On April 21, 2005, Registrant issued a press release announcing
that it had recently learned that Berkshire Hathaway Inc. has become a
significant shareholder of the Registrant. 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 21,
2005, reporting that it has learned Berkshire Hathaway Inc. has become a
significant shareholder of the Registrant.
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 21, 2005
(Date)
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. Description
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99 Press release issued by Registrant dated April 21, 2005.