Anheuser Busch Form 8k

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) December 20, 2006



 ANHEUSER-BUSCH COMPANIES, INC.
  (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
     
Delaware
1-7823
43-1162835
(State or other jurisdiction
(Commission
(IRS Employer
of incorporation)
File Number)
Identification No.)

One Busch Place,
St. Louis, Missouri
63118
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 314-577-2000


 NONE
 (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 obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Item 8.01  Other Events.

On December 20, 2006, Registrant issued a press release announcing a new leverage target and a new 100 million shareholder repurchase program.

Item 9.01  Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit 99 - Press Release issued by Registrant dated December 20, 2006, announcing a new leverage target and shareholder repurchase program.


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


DATE: December 20, 2006




Exhibit No.
Description
   
99  
Press Release issued by Registrant dated December 20, 2006, announcing a new leverage target and shareholder repurchase program.