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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) July 25, 2007

ANHEUSER-BUSCH COMPANIES, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in 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 filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

o
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o
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Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On July 25, 2007, Registrant issued a press release announcing its financial results for the second quarter of 2007.  A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated herein.

On July 25, 2007, 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 25, 2007, reporting Registrant’s financial results for the second quarter of 2007.

Exhibit 99.2 – Press Release issued by Registrant dated July 25, 2007, 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 25, 2007
      (Date)


EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.
Description

     99.1
Press release issued by Registrant dated July 25, 2007, reporting Registrant’s financial results for the second quarter of 2007.
   
     99.2
Press release issued by Registrant dated July 25, 2007, reporting an increase in Registrant’s regular quarterly dividend.