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) September 24, 2008

ANHEUSER-BUSCH COMPANIES, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Delaware		1-7823		43-1162835
(State or Other jurisdiction of Incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer 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 9.01		Financial Statements and Exhibits

Exhibit 99.1 — Press Release issued by Registrant dated September 24, 2008, announcing the record date for its special shareholders meeting to vote on the combination with InBev.

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.

September 24, 2008
     (Date)

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Press release issued by Registrant dated September 24, 2008, announcing the record date for its special shareholders meeting to vote on the combination with InBev.