UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q

 x 
QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD
ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2006MARCH 31, 2007
   
 o 
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION
PERIOD FROM     TO

COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 1-7823

ANHEUSER-BUSCH COMPANIES, INC.
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)

DELAWARE
43-1162835
(State of Incorporation)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

One Busch Place, St. Louis, Missouri 63118

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
 
(314) 577-2000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to the filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes     x
Yes  xNo  o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large Accelerated Filer  xAccelerated Filer  oNon-Accelerated Filer  o
Accelerated Filer     o
Non-Accelerated Filer     o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes     o
Yes  oNo  x

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

$1 Par Value Common Stock - 768,819,921759,797,680 shares as of September 30, 2006.March 31, 2007.







Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheet (Unaudited)

 March 31, Dec. 31, 
 2007 2006 
Assets    
Current Assets:    
Cash
$274.1 $219.2 
Accounts receivable
949.1 720.2 
Inventories
802.7 694.9 
Other current assets
207.3 195.2 
Total current assets
2,233.2 1,829.5 
Investments in affiliated companies3,803.1 3,680.3 
Plant and equipment, net8,872.6 8,916.1 
Intangible assets, including goodwill of $1,085.5 and $1,077.81,441.0 1,367.2 
Other assets611.9 584.1 
Total Assets
$16,961.8 $16,377.2 
     
     
Liabilities and Shareholders Equity    
Current Liabilities:    
Accounts payable
$1,279.6 $1,426.3 
Accrued salaries, wages and benefits
274.7 342.8 
Accrued taxes
362.2 133.9 
Accrued interest
122.5 124.2 
Other current liabilities
243.2 218.9 
Total current liabilities
2,282.2 2,246.1 
Retirement benefits1,166.6 1,191.5 
Debt8,276.2 7,653.5 
Deferred income taxes1,181.1 1,194.5 
Other long-term liabilities237.7 152.9 
Shareholders Equity:    
Common stock
1,476.9 1,473.7 
Capital in excess of par value
3,057.1 2,962.5 
Retained earnings
17,033.0 16,741.0 
Treasury stock, at cost
(16,479.8)(16,007.7)
Accumulated non-owner changes in equity
(1,269.2)(1,230.8)
Total Shareholders Equity
3,818.0 3,938.7 
Commitments and contingencies- - 
Total Liabilities and Shareholders Equity
$16,961.8 $16,377.2 
     


 (in millions, except per share)
Sept. 30,
2006 
 
Dec. 31,
2005
 
     
 Assets    
 Current Assets:    
Cash$191.2 $225.8 
Accounts receivable903.4 681.4 
Inventories655.8 654.5 
Other current assets197.6 197.0 
Total current assets1,948.0 1,758.7 
Investments in affiliated companies3,525.7 3,448.2 
Plant and equipment, net8,836.0 9,041.6 
Intangible assets, including goodwill of $1,061.5 and $1,034.51,349.2 1,232.6 
Other assets1,218.9 1,073.9 
Total assets$16,877.8 $16,555.0 
     
     
Liabilities and Shareholders Equity    
Current Liabilities:    
Accounts payable$1,314.9 $1,249.5 
Accrued salaries, wages and benefits313.8 250.9 
Accrued taxes263.2 156.7 
Accrued interest118.4 123.7 
Other current liabilities235.1 201.8 
Total current liabilities2,245.4 1,982.6 
Postretirement benefits441.1 444.3 
Debt7,392.5 7,972.1 
Deferred income taxes1,317.0 1,345.9 
Other long-term liabilities1,137.6 1,130.3 
Shareholders Equity:    
Common stock, $1.00 par, authorized 1.6 billion shares1,473.0 1,468.6 
Capital in excess of par value2,870.3 2,685.9 
Retained earnings16,827.5 15,698.0 
Treasury stock, at cost(15,838.5)(15,258.9)
Accumulated non-owner changes in equity(988.1)(913.8)
Total Shareholders Equity4,344.2 3,679.8 
Commitments and contingencies- - 
Total Liabilities and Shareholders Equity$16,877.8 $16,555.0 

See the accompanying footnotes on pages 5 to 14.11.




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Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statement of Income (Unaudited)



(in millions, except per share)
Third Quarter
 Ended Sept. 30 
 
Nine Months
Ended Sept. 30 
 
 2006 2005 2006 2005 
Gross sales$4,876.5 $4,689.4 $14,026.8 $13,371.8 
Excise taxes(595.8)(600.9)(1,734.5)(1,701.5)
Net sales4,280.7 4,088.5 12,292.3 11,670.3 
Cost of sales(2,644.6)(2,517.6)(7,723.0)(7,228.4)
Gross profit1,636.1 1,570.9 4,569.3 4,441.9 
Marketing, distribution and        
administrative expenses(738.2)(723.6)(2,068.2)(2,055.1)
Litigation settlement-     (105.0)-     (105.0)
Operating income897.9 742.3 2,501.1 2,281.8 
Interest expense(111.3)(112.5)(341.6)(343.2)
Interest capitalized4.4 4.1 13.4 14.8 
Interest income0.6 0.2 1.4 2.4 
Other income/(expense), net0.9 (9.8)(2.2)10.9 
Income before income taxes792.5 624.3 2,172.1 1,966.7 
Provision for income taxes(311.5)(266.6)(846.9)(758.1)
Equity income, net of tax156.5 147.1 449.3 390.2 
Net income
$637.5
 $504.8 $1,774.5 $1,598.8 
Basic earnings per share$.83 $.65 $2.30 $2.06 
Diluted earnings per share$.82 $.65 $2.28 $2.04 

See the accompanying footnotes on pages 5 to 14.


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Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
 
First Quarter
Ended March 31,
 
 2007 2006 
Gross sales$4,405.6 $4,296.3 
Excise taxes
(547.2)(540.7)
Net Sales3,858.4 3,755.6 
Cost of sales
(2,474.7)(2,417.7)
Gross Profit
1,383.7 1,337.9 
Marketing, distribution and administrative expenses
(665.7)(615.7)
Operating income718.0 722.2 
Interest expense
(119.9)(115.1)
Interest capitalized
3.5 4.0 
Interest income
0.5 0.6 
Other income / (expense), net
(5.9)3.7 
Income before income taxes596.2 615.4 
Provision for income taxes
(238.1)(238.6)
Equity income, net of tax159.4 122.4 
Net income$517.5 $499.2 
     
Basic earnings per share$.68 $.64 
Diluted earnings per share$.67 $.64 





(in millions)Nine Months
 Ended Sept. 30
 2006 2005 
Cash flow from operating activities:    
Net income$1,774.5 $1,598.8 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash    
provided by operating activities:    
Depreciation and amortization740.3 732.3 
Decrease in deferred income taxes(38.8)(73.3)
Stock compensation expense52.1 56.9 
Undistributed earnings of affiliated companies(202.2)(180.2)
Gain on sale of business-     (15.4)
Other, net(131.2)125.6 
Operating cash flow before change in working capital2,194.7 2,244.7 
Decrease / (Increase) in working capital30.8 (98.4)
Cash provided by operating activities2,225.5 2,146.3 
     
Cash flow from investing activities:    
Capital expenditures(486.5)(823.1)
Acquisitions(82.3)-      
Proceeds from sale of business-     48.3 
Cash used for investing activities(568.8)(774.8)
     
Cash flow from financing activities:    
Increase in debt317.3 -     
Decrease in debt(902.8)(320.2)
Dividends paid to shareholders(645.0)(591.1)
Acquisition of treasury stock(580.2)(620.4)
Shares issued under stock plans119.4 124.0 
Cash used for financing activities(1,691.3)(1,407.7)
Net decrease in cash during the period(34.6)(36.2)
Cash, beginning of period225.8 228.1 
Cash, end of period$191.2 $191.9 

See the accompanying footnotes on pages 5 to 14.11.


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Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
 
Three Months
Ended March 31,
 
 2007 2006 
Cash flow from operating activities:    
Net income
$517.5 $499.2 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by
operating activities:
    
Depreciation and amortization
246.0 245.5 
Decrease in deferred income taxes
(21.9)(17.3
Stock-based compensation expense
15.1 17.1 
Undistributed earnings of affiliated companies
(159.4(122.4
Other, net
(40.9(180.9
Operating cash flow before the change in working capital
556.4 441.2 
(Increase) / Decrease in working capital
(240.45.8 
Cash provided by operating activities
316.0 447.0 
     
Cash flow from investing activities:    
Capital expenditures
(154.4(159.1
Acquisitions
(83.5-- 
Cash used for investing activities
(237.9(159.1
     
Cash flow from financing activities:    
Increase in debt
585.1 299.3 
Decrease in debt
(0.7(143.2
Dividends paid to shareholders
(225.5(209.8
Acquisition of treasury stock
(477.4(259.7
Shares issued under stock plans
95.3 12.2 
Cash used for financing activities
(23.2(301.2)��
Net increase / (decrease) in cash during the period54.9 (13.3
Cash, beginning of period219.2 225.8 
Cash, end of period$274.1 $212.5 

See the accompanying footnotes on pages 5 to 11.

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Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. and SubsidiariesANHEUSER-BUSCH COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial StatementsNOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1.
Unaudited Financial Statements
The unaudited financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and applicable SEC guidelines pertaining to quarterly financial reporting, and include all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation. These statements should be read in combination with the consolidated financial statements and notes included in the company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005.2006.

2.
Business Segments Information
Comparative business segment information for the thirdfirst quarter and nine months ended September 30March 31 (in millions):

              
  
 
U.S.
Beer
 
 
International
Beer
 
 
 
Packaging
 
 
 
Entertainment
 
 
Corporate
and Elims
 
 
 
Consolidated
 
2007
             
Gross Sales  $3,463.5  279.5  604.5  185.0  (126.9) $4,405.6 
                    
Net Sales:                   
- Intersegment  $0.8  0.3  232.0  --  (233.1) -- 
- External  $2,959.4  235.3  372.5  185.0  106.2  $3,858.4 
                    
Income Before
Income Taxes
 
 
$762.1
  
17.6
  
44.5
  
(18.5
)
 
(209.5
)
 
$596.2
 
                    
Equity Income  $0.1  159.3  --  --  --  $159.4 
                    
Net Income  $472.6  170.2  27.6  (11.5) (141.4) $517.5 
                    
                    
2006
                   
Gross Sales  $3,357.7  257.1  629.4  170.7  (118.6) $4,296.3 
                    
Net Sales:                   
- Intersegment  $0.7  --  225.9  --  (226.6) -- 
- External  $2,856.5  216.9  403.5  170.7  108.0  $3,755.6 
                    
Income Before
Income Taxes
 
 
$774.2
  
22.1
  
38.7
  
(17.6
)
 
(202.0
)
 
$615.4
 
                    
Equity Income  $0.6  121.8  --  --  --  $122.4 
                    
Net Income  $480.6  135.5  24.0  (10.9) (130.0) $499.2 
            
 Domestic Int'l     Corporate   
     Third QuarterBeer Beer Packaging Entertainment and Elims Consolidated 
2006
            
Gross Sales$3,594.2 319.1 641.8 444.4 (123.0)$4,876.5 
Net Sales:            
- Intersegment$0.7 -     240.4 -     (241.1)$0.0 
- External$3,054.9 262.0 401.4 444.4 118.0 $4,280.7 
Income Before            
Income Taxes$789.7 27.3 39.0 157.3 (220.8)$792.5 
Equity Income$1.4 155.1 -     -     -     $156.5 
Net Income$491.0 172.0 24.2 97.5 (147.2)$637.5 
             
2005
            
Gross Sales$3,475.2 318.9 616.1 408.4 (129.2)$4,689.4 
Net Sales:            
- Intersegment$0.7 -     238.6 -     (239.3)$0.0 
- External$2,940.2 252.3 377.5 408.4 110.1 $4,088.5 
Income Before            
Income Taxes$738.8 22.3 40.3 143.5 (320.6)$624.3 
Equity Income$0.0 147.1 -     -       -     $147.1 
Net Income$458.0 161.0 24.9 89.0 (228.1)$504.8 

In 2007, the company changed reporting responsibility for certain administrative and technology support costs from Corporate to the U.S. beer segment. 2006 segment results have been updated to conform to this reporting convention.




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 Domestic Int'l     Corporate   
     Nine MonthsBeer Beer Packaging Entertainment and Elims Consolidated 
2006
            
Gross Sales$10,480.4 916.1 1,985.9 984.5 (340.1)$14,026.8 
Net Sales:            
- Intersegment$2.2 -     709.6 -     (711.8)$0.0 
- External$8,913.2 746.6 1,276.3 984.5 371.7 $12,292.3 
Income Before            
Income Taxes$2,366.6 75.4 122.9 248.2 (641.0)$2,172.1 
Equity Income$3.1 446.2 -     -     -     $449.3 
Net Income$1,470.4 492.9 76.2 153.9 (418.9)$1,774.5 
             
2005
            
Gross Sales$10,121.0 864.0 1,831.5 904.4 (349.1)$13,371.8 
Net Sales:            
- Intersegment$2.1 -     674.7 -     (676.8)$0.0 
- External$8,587.3 694.1 1,156.8 904.4 327.7 $11,670.3 
Income Before            
Income Taxes$2,293.4 70.1 120.4 215.1 (732.3)$1,966.7 
Equity Income$0.0 390.2 -     -     -     $390.2 
Net Income$1,421.9 433.7 74.6 133.4 (464.8)$1,598.8 

3.
Stock Compensation
Under the terms of the company’s stock option plans, officers, certain other employees and non-employee directors may be granted options to purchase the company’s common stock. Effective in September 2006, the grantstock at a price for stock options isequal to the closing market price percomposite tape on the New York Stock Exchange Composite Tape on the date the options areoption is granted. Previously, stock options were granted with an exercise price equal to the average of the high and low market prices on the effective date of the grant. Options generally vest over three years and have a maximum term of 10 years. At September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, existing stock plans authorized issuance of 116112 million shares of common stock. The company issues new shares when options are exercised under employee stock compensationoption plans. Under the plan for the board of directors, shares are issued from treasury stock.




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Following is a summary of stock option activity and related prices for the nine months of 2006 (options in millions). Options granted in 2006 had a grant date fair value of $9.39 each and were expensed when awarded.
 
 
Options
Outstanding
Wtd. Avg.
Exercise
Price
 
Options
Exercisable
Wtd. Avg.
Exercise
Price
Balance, Dec. 31, 200596.5$45.0171.5$44.06
Granted0.1$43.65  
Exercised(4.1)$27.03  
Cancelled(0.7)$48.67  
Balance, September 30, 200691.8$45.7867.4$45.10

The following table provides additional information regarding options outstanding and options that were exercisable as of September 30, 2006 (options and in-the-money value in millions).
 Options Outstanding Options Exercisable
 
Range of
Exercise
Prices
 
 
 
Number
 
Wtd. Avg.
Remaining
Life
 
Wtd. Avg.
Exercise
Price
Pretax
In-The-
Money
Value
 
 
 
 
Number
 
Wtd. Avg.
Exercise
Price
Pretax
In-The-
Money
Value
$20-297.01.8 years$27.31$141.4 7.0$27.31$141.4
$30-397.43.0 years$37.8470.5 7.4$37.8470.5
$40-4949.45.9 years$46.4899.4 38.2$47.2657.7
$50-5328.07.4 years$51.29-- 14.8$51.59--
$20-5391.85.8 years$45.78$311.3 67.4$45.10$269.6

Prior to 2006, Anheuser-Busch accounted for employee stock compensation in accordance with FAS 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation,” and elected to recognize no expense related to employee stock compensation, since options were always granted with an exercise price equal to the market price of the company’s stock on the day of grant. In December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued a revised and renamed standard regarding stock compensation - FAS 123R, “Share-Based Payment.” The revised standard, which was adopted by Anheuser-Busch in the first quarter of 2006, eliminates the disclosure-only election under FAS 123 and requires the recognition of compensation expense for stock options and all other forms of equity compensation generally based

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on the fair value of the instruments on the date of grant. In order to enhance comparability among all years presented and to provide the fullest understanding of the impact that expensing stock compensation has on the company, Anheuser-Busch has retrospectively applied the new standard to prior period results.
The fair value of stock compensation is recognized in expense over the vesting period, and is determined on the date of grant using a binomial (lattice method) option-pricing model. The company recognizes the entire fair value associated with non-forfeitable stock options (approximately 60% of the total) in stock compensation expense when options are granted. The remaining expense associated with forfeitable options is recognized ratably over the three-year option vesting period. For financial reporting purposes, stock compensation expense is included in cost of sales and marketing, distribution and administrative expenses, depending on where the recipient’s cash compensation is reported, and is classified as a corporate item for business segments reporting.
The following table shows the fair value of stock options granted for 2005, 2004 and 2003 (in millions, except per option).
 200520042003
Fair value of each option granted$8.81$10.49$13.58
Total number of options granted11.414.114.4
 Total fair value of options granted$100.4$147.9$195.6

Anheuser-Busch uses the binomial option-pricing model for the valuation of stock options because it accommodates several inputs in order to take into account multiple option exercise patterns, and essentially computes an overall value based on a weighting of the various patterns.



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The Black-Scholes pricing model was used to determine the fair value of stock options granted in 2003. The assumptions used in developing the fair value of stock options granted for the years 2005, 2004 and 2003 follow. For illustrative purposes, the expected life, risk-free rate, and fair value per option shown are weighted averages.
 200520042003
Expected life of option5.5 yrs.5.5 yrs.7.0 yrs.
Risk-free interest rate4.4%3.7%4.0%
Expected volatility of Anheuser-Busch stock21%22%22%
Expected dividend yield on Anheuser-Busch stock2.5%1.8%1.7%


The following illustrates the impact of stock option activity on earnings and cash flows for the third quarter and nine months of 2006 compared to 2005 (in millions, except per share). Unrecognized pretax stock compensation cost as of September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 was $75$82 million, whichand is expected to be recognized over a weighted average life of approximately 1.5 years.
 
 
Third Quarter
  
 
Nine Months
 2006 2005  2006 2005
Pretax stock compensation expense$17.1 $19.0  $52.1 $56.9
After-tax stock compensation expense$11.9 $13.4  $36.4 $39.2
Diluted earnings per share impact$.015 $.017  $.047 $.050
Cash proceeds from stock option exercises$62.0 $13.2  $97.3 $100.7
In-the-money value of stock options exercised$57.5 $12.1  $91.2 $99.5
Income tax benefit of stock options exercised (reduction of current taxes payable)$21.5 $3.3  $29.7 $31.5





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Following are figures pertinent to operations for the third quarterThe following table provides additional information regarding options outstanding and nine months of 2005, and the balance sheetoptions that were exercisable as of DecemberMarch 31, 2005 as they were previously reported2007 (options and forin the retrospective adoption of FAS 123R.money values in millions).
Options OutstandingOptions Exercisable
 
 
Operating Results for Third Quarter 2005
 
Including
FAS 123R
 
As
Previously
Reported
    
Cost of sales$2,517.6 $2,513.8
Gross profit$1,570.9 $1,574.7
Marketing, distribution and administrative expenses$723.6 $708.4
Operating income$742.3 $761.3
Income before income taxes$624.3 $643.3
Provision for income taxes$266.6 $272.2
Net income$504.8 $518.2
Basic earnings per share$.65 $.67
Diluted earnings per share$.65 $.66
    
Operating Results and Cash Flows for the Nine Months of 2005
   
Cost of sales$7,228.4 $7,217.0
Gross profit$4,441.9 $4,453.3
Marketing, distribution and administrative expenses$2,055.1 $2,009.6
Operating income$2,281.8 $2,338.7
Income before income taxes$1,966.7 $2,023.6
Provision for income taxes$758.1 $775.8
Net income$1,598.8 $1,638.0
Basic earnings per share$2.06 $2.11
Diluted earnings per share$2.04 $2.09
    
Operating cash flow before change in working capital$2,244.7 $2,266.6
Cash provided by operating activities$2,146.3 $2,168.2
Shares issued under stock plans$124.0 $102.1
Cash used for financing activities$1,407.7 $1,429.6
    
Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2005
   
Deferred income taxes$1,345.9 $1,682.4
Capital in excess of par value$2,685.9 $1,601.8
Retained earnings$15,698.0 $16,445.6
Shareholders equity$3,679.8 $3,343.3
Range of
Exercise
Prices
Number
Wtd. Avg.
Remaining
Life
Wtd. Avg.
Exercise
Price
Pretax
In The
Money
Value
         Number
Wtd. Avg.
Exercise
Price
Pretax
In The
Money
Value

$20-294.51.4 years$27.92$100.5     4.5$27.92$100.5
$30-397.12.6 years$37.8488.77.1$37.8488.7
$40-4957.46.1 years$46.48242.541.5$46.92115.9
$50-5327.9  6.5 years$51.292.2  24.1  $51.442.2     
$20-5396.9     5.7 years$46.37$433.9   77.2   $46.39$307.3  





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4.
Derivatives
Anheuser-Busch accounts for its derivatives in accordance with FAS 133, “Accounting for Derivatives and Other Hedging Instruments,Instruments.and thereforeFor cash flow hedges, the company defers in accumulated non-owner changes in shareholders equity the portion of cash flow hedging gains and losses that equal the change in cost of the underlying hedged transactions.
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As the underlying hedged transactions occur, the associated deferred hedging gains and losses are reclassified into earnings to match the change in cost of the transaction. For fair value hedges, the changes in value for both the derivative and the underlying hedged exposure are recognized in earnings each quarter.
Following are pretax effective gains and losses from derivatives which were recognized in earnings during the thirdfirst quarter and nine months (in millions). These gains and losses effectivelylargely offset price or value changes in the cost or value of the company’s hedged exposures.
 
Third Quarter
 
 
Nine Months
2006 2005 2006 2005
GainsLosses GainsLosses GainsLosses GainsLosses
$5.4$8.5 $6.6$1.1 $5.9$49.4 $9.0$6.4

First Quarter
2007  2006
Gains Losses  Gains Losses
$3.7 $5.1  $0.5 $26.7

The company immediately recognizes in earnings any portion of derivative gains or losses that are not 100% effective at offsetting price changes in the underlying transactions. Anheuser-Busch recognized net pretax gains due to this hedge ineffectiveness of $0.5$0.9 million and $0.1 million, respectively, for the third quartersfirst quarter of 2006 and 2005. For the nine months, the company recognized2007 compared to net ineffective pretax losses of $0.9$0.7 million and $0.3 million, respectively, in 2006 and 2005.for the first quarter of 2006.




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5.
Earnings Per Share
Earnings per share are calculated by dividing net income by weighted-average common shares outstanding for the period. The difference between basic and diluted weighted-average common shares is the dilutive impact of unexercised in-the-money stock options. There were no adjustments to net income for any period shown for purposes of calculating earnings per share.
Weighted-average common shares outstanding for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30March 31 are shown below (millions of shares):
 First Quarter
 2007 2006
Basic weighted average shares outstanding763.5 776.1
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding773.3 780.2
 Third Quarter Nine Months
 2006 2005 2006 2005
Basic weighted average shares outstanding769.0 776.5 771.6 777.6
        
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding775.9 780.8 778.0 783.2

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6.  
Inventories
The company’s inventories were comprised of the following as of March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006 (in millions).
  March 31, Dec. 31, 
  2007 2006 
Raw Materials  
$399.0
  
$385.6
 
Work-in-Process  118.5  110.8 
Finished Goods  285.2  198.5 
Total Inventories  
$802.7
  
$694.9
 

6.7.  
Non-OwnerNonowner Changes in Shareholders Equity
The components of accumulated non-ownernonowner changes in shareholders equity, net of deferredapplicable taxes, as of September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 and December 31, 20052006 follow (in millions):
 Sept. 30, 2006 Dec. 31, 2005
Foreign currency translation loss$(453.2) $(382.0)
Deferred hedging losses(5.8) (2.4)
Deferred securities valuation gains0.6 0.3
Minimum pension liability(529.7) (529.7)
Accumulated non-owner changes in shareholders equity$(988.1) $(913.8)
  March 31, Dec. 31, 
  2007 2006 
Foreign currency translation loss  
$(493.3
) 
$(452.2
)
Deferred hedging gains  5.2  2.1 
Deferred securities valuation gains  0.9  1.3 
Deferred retirement benefits costs  (782.0) (782.0)
Accumulated nonowner changes in shareholders equity  
$(1,269.2
) 
$(1,230.8
)

Net income plus non-ownernonowner changes in shareholders equity, net of deferredapplicable taxes, for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30March 31 follows (in millions):
  First Quarter 
  2007 2006 
Net income  
$517.5
  
$499.2
 
Foreign currency translation gains / (losses)  (41.1) 34.5 
Net change in deferred hedging gains / (losses)  3.1  (0.6)
Net change in deferred securities valuation gains / (losses)  (0.4) 0.4 
Net income plus nonowner changes in shareholders equity  
$479.1
  
$533.5
 

 
 Third Quarter Nine Months
 2006 2005 2006 2005
Net income$637.5 $504.8 $1,774.5 $1,598.8
Foreign currency translation gains / (losses)130.9 55.6 (71.2) 129.0
Net change in deferred hedging gains / (losses)-- 8.2 (3.4) 11.4
Deferred securities valuation gains / (losses)(0.7) 0.4 0.3 (95.9)
 
Net income plus non-owner changes in
shareholders equity
$767.7 $569.0 $1,700.2 $1,643.3




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7.8.  
Goodwill
Following is goodwill by business segment, as of September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 and December 31, 20052006 (in millions). Goodwill is included in either other assets or investment in affiliated companies, as appropriate, in the consolidated balance sheet. The change in goodwill during the nine months of 2006 is due tofirst quarter 2007 results from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates.
 
 
Sept. 30, 2006
 
 
Dec. 31, 2005
  March 31, 2007  Dec. 31, 2006 
Domestic Beer$21.2 $21.2  $21.2  $21.2 
International Beer1,270.2 1,261.1  1,282.1  1,283.0 
Packaging21.9 21.9  21.9  21.9 
Entertainment288.3 288.3  288.3   288.3  
Total goodwill$1,601.6 $1,592.5  $1,613.5   $1,614.4  

8.9.  
Pension and PostretirementRetirement Health Care Expense
The components of quarterly expense for pensions and postretirementretirement health care benefits are shown below for the thirdfirst quarter of 2007 and nine months of 2006 and 2005 (in millions). :
 
 
Pensions
Retirement Health
Care
 2007200620072006
Service cost (benefits earned during the period)$25.1 $26.6 $6.5$6.2
Interest cost on benefit obligation44.6 42.5 10.98.7
Assumed return on plan assets(52.1)(49.6) -- --
Amortization of prior service cost and net actuarial losses
 
21.3 
 
28.5 
 
4.1
 
1.3
FAS 88 Settlement19.0 -- ----
Expense for defined benefit plans57.9 48.0 21.516.2
Cash contributed to multi-employer plans4.2 3.9  ----
Cash contributed to defined contribution plans5.2 4.7 ----
Total quarterly expense$67.3 $56.6 $21.5$16.2



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In order to enhance the funded status of its defined benefit pension plans, the company made a discretionary pension contributioncontributions of $85 million in January 2007 and $214 million in January 2006. This contribution isThese contributions were in addition to the company’s required pension fundingfunding.
In the first quarter, the company recognized previously deferred actuarial losses resulting from the retirement of certain executive officers in the fourth quarter 2006, in accordance with FAS 88, “Employers’ Accounting for Settlements and Curtailments of Defined Benefit Pension Plans.” The company recognized the FAS 88 impact in the first quarter of 2007 because these individuals retired subsequent to the company’s pension accounting measurement date of October 1, 2006.

10.  
Uncertain Tax Positions
Effective January 1, 2007, Anheuser-Busch adopted FASB Interpretation No. 48 (FIN 48), “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes.” On adoption, the company had $96.8 million in gross unrecognized tax benefits, resulting in $45.9 million of net uncertain tax benefit positions that would reduce the company’s effective income tax rate if recognized. To comply with FIN 48, Anheuser-Busch reclassified $102.6 million of tax liabilities from current to noncurrent on the balance sheet and also separately recognized $53.1 million of deferred tax assets which had previously been netted against tax liabilities. The company made no adjustments to retained earnings related to the adoption and anticipates no significant changes to the amount of unrecognized tax benefits in the next 12 months.
The company’s policy is to accrue interest related to potential underpayment of income taxes within the provision for income taxes. The liability for accrued interest totaled $7.8 million as of January 1, 2007. Interest is computed on the difference between the company’s uncertain tax benefit positions under FIN 48 and the amount deducted or expected to be deducted in the company’s tax returns.
The principal jurisdictions for which Anheuser-Busch files income tax returns are U.S. federal and the various city, state, and international locations where the company has operations. The company participates in the IRS Compliance Assurance Process
 
 Pensions
 Third QuarterNine Months
 2006200520062005
Service cost (benefits earned during the period)$26.6$22.4$79.7$70.9
Interest cost on benefit obligation42.642.0127.6126.4
Assumed return on plan assets(49.6)(48.3)(148.8)(146.3)
Amortization of prior service cost and net actuarial losses28.422.385.466.3
Expense for defined benefit plans48.038.4143.9117.3
Cash contributed to multi-employer plans4.34.112.212.2
Cash contributed to defined contribution plans4.95.714.614.4
Total expense$57.2$48.2$170.7$143.9

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 Postretirement Health Care
 Third QuarterNine Months
 
2006200520062005
Service cost (benefits earned during the period)$6.2$6.4$18.5$19.2
Interest cost on benefit obligation8.69.926.029.6
Amortization of prior service cost and net actuarial losses1.30.64.01.9
Total expense$16.1$16.9$48.5$50.7
program for the examination of U.S. federal income tax returns, and examinations are substantively complete through 2005. City and state examinations are substantially complete through 2001. The status of international tax examinations varies by jurisdiction. The company does not anticipate any material adjustments to its financial statements resulting from tax examinations currently in progress.

9.11.  
Equity Investment in Grupo Modelo
Summary financial information for Anheuser-Busch’s equity investee Grupo Modelo for the thirdfirst quarter of 2007 and nine months of 2006 and 2005 is presented below (in millions). The amounts shown represent 100% of Modelo’s consolidated operating results and financial position based on U.S. generally accepted accounting principles on a one-month lag basis, and include the impact of the company’s purchase accounting adjustments.
 
First Quarter
Ended March 31,
 2007 2006
Cash and marketable securities$2,020.3 $1,790.5
Other current assets$1,361.8 $989.4
Non-current assets$4,715.9 $4,644.3
Current liabilities$623.3 $382.2
Non-current liabilities$323.9 $367.0
Gross sales$1,431.0 $1,233.0
Net sales$1,332.4 $1,142.4
Gross profit$716.3 $605.4
Minority interest$43.5 $0.3
Net income$312.7 $241.9

 Results of Operations
 Third QuarterNine Months
 2006
 
20052006
 
2005
Gross sales$1,391.2
 
$1,297.9$4,097.7
 
$3,565.3
Net sales$1,299.1
 
$1,209.6$3,815.8
 
$3,311.6
Gross profit$677.2
 
$632.1$2,016.1
 
$1,766.5
Minority interest expense$0.5
 
$0.4$1.3
 
$1.2
Net income$296.1
 
$283.0$869.8
 
$757.4
       
 
 
As of Sept. 30
 
 
2006
 
2005
 
 
 
Cash / marketable securities$1,880.5
 
$1,557.4
 
 
 
Other current assets$1,005.8
 
$884.8
 
 
 
Non-current assets$4,524.5
 
$4,452.8
 
 
 
Current liabilities$484.8
 
$451.5
 
 
 
Non-current liabilities$366.2
 
$414.7   





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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Operations and Financial Condition
This discussion summarizes the significant factors affecting the consolidated operating results, financial condition and liquidity and cash flows of Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. for the thirdfirst quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, compared to the thirdfirst quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2005,March 31, 2006, and the year ended December 31, 2005.2006. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes included in the company's annual report to shareholders for the year ended December 31, 2005.2006.
This discussion contains forward-looking statements regarding the company’s expectations concerning its future operations, earnings and prospects. On the date the forward-looking statements are made, the statements represent the company’s expectations, but the company’s expectations concerning its future operations, earnings and prospects may change. The company’s expectations involve risks and uncertainties (both favorable and unfavorable) and are based on many assumptions that the company believes to be reasonable, but such assumptions may ultimately prove to be inaccurate or incomplete, in whole or in part. Accordingly, there can be no assurances that the company’s expectations and the forward-looking statements will be correct. Please refer to the company’s most recent SEC Form 10-K for a description of risk factors that could cause actual results to differ (favorably or unfavorably) from the expectations stated in this discussion. Anheuser-Busch disclaims any obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements.
Results of Operations
Effective inAnheuser-Busch reported improved sales and earnings for the first quarter 2006, Anheuser-Busch adopted FAS 123R, “Share-Based Payment.” FAS 123R requires the recognition of stock compensation expense for stock options2007, with consolidated net sales increasing 2.7% and other forms of equity compensation, based on the fair value of the instruments on the date of grant. In order to enhance the comparability of all periods presented and provide the fullest understanding of the impact that expensing stock compensation has on the company’s financial results, Anheuser-Busch elected to apply the modified retrospective method of adopting FAS 123R.diluted earnings per share up 4.7%. The company has therefore recast comparative 2005 resultsis encouraged by its progress on key initiatives during the first quarter. Domestic beer price increases and discount reductions were successfully implemented earlier this year and the pricing environment continues to incorporatebe favorable. Cost reduction efforts have lessened the impact of previously disclosed pro forma stock compensation expense.ongoing cost pressures and consolidated gross profit margin improved during the quarter. The impacttransition of adopting FAS 123Rthe InBev European brands into Anheuser-Busch’s wholesaler system is not materialahead of schedule and good progress has been made implementing other import and energy drink alliances. The international segment, led by Grupo Modelo, continues to the results of operations for any period presented. See Note 3 for additional information.make a significant contribution to earnings growth. These

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Led by strong domestic beer revenuesfactors, combined with marketing and selling initiatives, provide a good foundation for accelerated earnings consolidated net sales for the third quarter and nine months increased 4.7% and 5.3%, respectively, versus prior year, while diluted earnings per share increased 26.2% and 11.8%. Earnings growth for the domestic beer business accelerated in the third quarter, with segment pretax income up 7%. Beer shipments to wholesalers increased 1.1% in the third quarter while revenue per barrel was up 2.8% versus last year. Productivity improvement initiatives, along with somewhat lesser energy cost increases, have helped mitigate continuing cost pressures. In addition, the company’s international beer segment, led by Grupo Modelo, and its entertainment segment are having outstanding years. Anheuser-Busch expects its positive performance to continue through the end of the year and expects earnings to continue to improve in 2007.
Reported earnings per share for the third quarter of 2005 and nine months of both 2006 and 2005 include one-time items that impact the comparability of operating results between periods. In the third quarter of 2005, the company settled litigation involving a domestic beer wholesaler and incurred a one-time pretax charge of $105 million, which is reported as a separate line item in the income statement. In the second quarter of both 2006 and 2005, Anheuser-Busch experienced favorable income tax events --- in 2006, a $7.8 million benefit from the reduction of deferred income taxes resulting from state tax legislation enacted in Texas; and in 2005, a similar $7.2 million favorable reduction of deferred income taxes due to tax legislation in Ohio plus a $6.8 million favorable settlement of certain Chilean taxes associated with the December 2004 sale of the company’s equity stake in Compañía Cervecerías Unidas S.A. (CCU). In the first quarter of 2005, the company also reported a $15.4 million pretax gain on the sale of a theme park interest in Spain. Excluding the impact of these one-time items from both years, which the company believes allows a better comparison of underlying operating results, diluted earnings per share increased 7.9% for the third quarter and 7.1% for the nine months (see additional discussion on pages 20 through 23).




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Beer Sales Results
Following is a summary and discussion of the company’s beer volume and sales results for the thirdfirst quarter and nine months of 2006 versus comparable 2005 periods.2007 compared with the first quarter 2006.

 
Reported Beer Volume (millions of barrels) for Periods Ended September 30 
Third Quarter Nine Months 
Beer Volume (millions of barrels)Beer Volume (millions of barrels)
  Versus 2005   Versus 2005 First Quarter 2007 vs. 2006
2006 Barrels % 2006 Barrels % 2007 2006 Barrels %
Domestic27.5
 
Up 0.3
 
Up 1.1%
 
80.0
 
Up 2.0
 
Up 2.6%
 
25.7 25.6 Up 0.1 Up 0.5%
International6.5
 
Up 0.4
 
Up 5.9%
 
17.1
 
Up 1.7
 
Up 10.9%
 
5.2 4.8 Up 0.4 Up 8.7%
Worldwide A-B Brands34.0
 
Up 0.7
 
Up 2.0%
 
97.1
 
Up 3.7
 
Up 4.0%
 
30.9 30.4 Up 0.5 Up 1.8%
Int’l Equity Partner Brands9.2
 
Up 0.5
 
Up 6.6%
 
24.1
 
Up 4.3
 
Up 22.0%
 
Equity Partner Brands6.7 6.4 Up 0.3 Up 4.1%
Total Brands43.2
 
Up 1.2
 
Up 2.9%
 
121.2
 
Up 8.0
 
Up 7.1% 37.6 36.8 Up 0.8 Up 2.2%
            

Domestic beer volume represents beer shipped within the U.S., which includes both the company’s domestically-produced brands and imported brands. U.S. beer shipments-to-wholesalers increased 1.1%0.5% for the thirdfirst quarter while sales-to-retailers decreased 0.4% (on2007, with acquired and import brands contributing 1.2 points to overall growth. Sales-to-retailers were up 0.1%, including a selling day adjusted basis), with Rolling Rock, Grolsch and Tiger contributing 0.8contribution of 1.7 points of growth to both shipmentsfrom acquired and sales-to-retailers.
Year-to-date, shipments-to-wholesalers increased 2.6% and sales-to-retailers increased 0.9%, with Rolling Rock, Grolsch and Tiger contributing 0.4 points of growth to shipments and sales-to-retailers. The increase in year-to-date sales-to-retailers was led by Bud Light, which grew over 4%.import brands. Wholesaler inventories at the end of the third quarter were just under two days higherabout one-half of a day lower than at the endfirst quarter 2006. In February the company became the exclusive importer of the third quarter 2005.select InBev European brands.
The company’s estimated domestic market share (excluding exports) for the nine months of 2006first quarter 2007 was 49.0%50.2%, compared to prior year market share of 48.9%50.9%. Domestic market share is based on estimated U.S. beer industry shipment volume using information provided by the Beer Institute and the U.S. Department of Commerce.
International volume consisting of Anheuser-Busch brands produced overseas by company-owned breweries and under license and contract brewing agreements, plus exports from the company’s U.S. breweries, to markets around the world, increased 6%8.7% for the thirdfirst quarter and 11% for the nine months of 2006. These increases are2007 driven primarily due to increased volumeby sales in China and Canada in both periods plus an increase in Mexico year-to-date. United Kingdom beer volume declined in the third quarter and year-to-date.

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Canada. Worldwide Anheuser-Busch brands volume is comprised of domestic volume and international volume and rose 1.8%, to 30.9 million barrels.
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Equity partner brands volume, representing the company’s share of its equity partners’ volume reported on a one-month lag, increased 2% and 4%, respectively,4.1% for the thirdfirst quarter of 2007 due to increased volume from Grupo Modelo and nine months of 2006 versus 2005, to 34 million and 97 million barrels, respectively.Tsingtao.
Total brands volume, which combines worldwide Anheuser-Busch brand volume with equity partner brands volume (representing the company’s share of its equity partners’ volume on a one-month lag basis) was 43up 2.2%, to 37.6 million barrels in the third quarter 2006, up 1 million barrels, or 3%. Total brands volume was up 7%, to 121 million barrels for the nine months of 2006.
Equity partner brands volume grew 7% and 22%, respectively, for the third quarter and nine months of 2006 due to Modelo and Tsingtao volume growth. The company began equity accounting for Tsingtao in May 2005.

first quarter.
2006First Quarter 2007 Financial Results
Following is a summary and discussion of key operating results for the thirdfirst quarter and nine months of 20062007 versus comparable 2005 periods.
     
$ in millions, except per shareThird Quarter 2006 vs. 2005 
 2006 2005 $ % 
Gross Sales$4,877
 
$4,689
 
Up $188
 
Up 4.0%
 
Net Sales$4,281
 
$4,089
 
Up $192
 
Up 4.7%
 
Income Before Income Taxes$793
 
$624
 
Up $169
 
Up 26.9%
 
Equity Income$157
 
$147
 
Up $10
 
Up 6.4%
 
Net Income$638
 
$505
 
Up $133
 
Up 26.3%
 
Diluted Earnings per Share$.82
 
$.65
 
Up $.17
 
Up 26.2% 
2006.

     
$ in millions, except per shareNine Months 2006 vs. 2005 
 
2006
 
2005
 
$
 
%
 
Gross Sales$14,027
 
$13,372
 
Up $655
 
Up 4.9%
 
Net Sales$12,292
 
$11,670
 
Up $622
 
Up 5.3%
 
Income Before Income Taxes$2,172
 
$1,967
 
Up $205
 
Up 10.4%
 
Equity Income$449
 
$390
 
Up $59
 
Up 15.1%
 
Net Income$1,775
 
$1,599
 
Up $176
 
Up 11.0%
 
Diluted Earnings per Share$2.28
 
$2.04
 
Up $.24
 
Up 11.8% 


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$ in millions, except per shareFirst Quarter 2007 vs. 2006
 2007 2006 $ %
Gross Sales$4,406     $4,296     Up $110     Up 2.5%    
Net Sales$3,858     $3,756     Up $102     Up 2.7%    
Income Before Income Taxes$596     $615    Dn $19     Dn 3.1%    
Equity Income$159     $122     Up $37     Up 30.3%    
Net Income$518     $499     Up $19     Up 3.7%    
Diluted Earnings per Share$.67     $.64     Up $.03     Up 4.7%    

Anheuser-Busch reported gross sales of $4.9$4.4 billion during the thirdfirst quarter 2006,2007, an increase of $188 million, or 4%2.5%. Gross sales increased 4.9%, or $655 million, to $14 billion for the nine months. Net sales were $4.3$3.9 billion, and $12.3 billion, increasesan increase of $192 million and $622 million, respectively, or 4.7% and 5.3% for the two periods.2.7%. The differencesdifference between gross and net sales in 2006 are due to2007 reflects beer excise taxes of $596 million and $1.7 billion, respectively.$548 million.
The increases in both gross and net sales were driven bydue to sales increases for all operating segments. For the third quarterU.S. and nine months, respectively, domesticinternational beer and entertainment operations. U.S. beer segment net sales increased 3.9% and 3.8%3.6% on higher volumeimproved revenue per barrel and increased revenue per barrel; internationalsales volume. International beer net sales increased 3.8% and 7.6%8.5% primarily due to volume gainsincreases in China and Canada in both periods and in Mexico year-to-date; packagingCanada. Packaging operations net sales increased 6.3% and 10.3%declined 7.7% due to higherlower can and recycling revenues; andvolume, while entertainment segment sales increased 8.8% and 8.9%, respectively,were up 8.4% on higherincreased attendance and increased in-park spending.higher ticket pricing.
DomesticU.S. beer revenue per barrel was up 2.8% in the third quarter 2006 and grew 1.2% compared to the nine months of 2005, due to the2.3% on successful implementation of price increases and discount reductions on over halfthe majority of the company’s domestic volume.volume during the first quarter and favorable mix from import sales. Revenue per barrel growth includes the impact of acquired and import brands Rolling Rock, Grolsch and Tiger. Revenue per barrel increases accounted for $95$88 million and $134 million, respectively, of the increases in domesticfirst quarter U.S. beer net sales in the third quarter and nine months, withgrowth, while higher beer volume contributing $20 million and $192 million, respectively.contributed $15 million. Revenue per barrel is calculated as net sales generated by the
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company’s domesticU.S. beer operations on barrels of beer sold, determined on a U.S. GAAP basis, divided by the total volume of beer shipped to U.S. wholesalers. Consistent
Cost of sales for the first quarter 2007 was $2.5 billion, an increase of $57 million, or 2.4%. The increase in cost of sales is primarily attributable to increased costs associated with the pattern for 2006 pricing actions, the company plans to implement increases on the majority of itshigher U.S. and international beer volume in early 2007, with a few selective increases in the fourth quarter 2006. As in the past, pricing initiatives will be tailored to selected markets, brandsof $34 million and packages.




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The$8 million, respectively, increased costs for U.S. beer packaging materials, and higher labor and operating costs for entertainment operations, partially offset by lower energy costs and lower cost of sales for the third quarter 2006 was $2.6 billion, an increase of $127 million, or 5%, and was up $495 million, or 6.8%,packaging operations due to $7.7 billion for the nine months. The increases in cost of sales are primarily attributable to production costs associated with higher beer volume worldwide, increased costs for domestic beer packaging materials, higher energy costs and increased costs for recycling and entertainment operations. Grosslower volume. Consolidated gross profit as a percentage of net sales was 38.2%35.9% for the thirdfirst quarter, and 37.2% year-to-date, down 20up 30 basis points and 90 basis points, respectively, due primarily to lower margins for the commodity-based packaging segment.points.
Marketing, distribution and administrative expenses were $738$666 million, an increase of $50 million, or 8.1% for the third quarter and $2.1 billion year-to-date, representing increases of $15 million for the quarter and $13 million year-to-date. These increases arefirst quarter. This increase is due to higher generalU.S. beer marketing costs, both to support trademark brands and administrativeincremental marketing and selling expense on the company’s new import beer portfolio, increased marketing costs partially offset by lower marketing expenses and favorable distributionin China, higher delivery costs for company-owned beer wholesale operations due to having one less location.wholesalerships, and increased administrative expenses. Administrative expenses for the first quarter include a FAS 88 charge and an asset disposition gain.
Operating income was $898$718 million, an increasea decrease of $156$4 million, or 21%0.6% for the thirdfirst quarter 2006.2007 due to higher cost of sales and marketing expense offsetting increases in net sales. Operating margin for the quarter increased 280decreased 60 basis points, to 21.0% due primarily to increased sales and the adverse impact of the litigation settlement on 2005 results. For the nine months of 2006, operating income was $2.5 billion, an increase of $219 million, or 9.6%, while operating margin was 20.3%, 70 basis points higher than 2005. Excluding the litigation settlement from 2005, operating margins increased 30 basis points and declined 20 basis points, respectively, for the third quarter and nine months of 2006 as shown below.18.6%.

    
  Third QuarterNine Months
  20062005Change20062005Change
Reported Operating Margin21.0%18.2%280 bps20.3%19.6%70 bps
Impact of Litigation Settlement---2.5(250) bps---0.9(90) bps
Excluding Litigation Settlement21.0%20.7%30 bps20.3%20.5%(20) bps





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Interest expense less interest income was $111$119 million for the thirdfirst quarter and $3402007, an increase of $5 million, for the nine months of 2006, both amounts essentially level with comparable 2005 periods,or 4% due to higher average interest rates partially offset by lower average outstanding debt balances mostly offset by higher interest rates and lower interest income year-to-date.outstanding. Interest capitalized of $4.4$3.5 million in the thirdfirst quarter 2006 was up slightly, and2007 was down $1.4 million year-to-date,slightly due to a mixthe timing of lower qualifying capital spending and higher interest rates.spending.
Other income/expense, net reflects the impact of numerous items not directly related to the company’s operations. For the thirdfirst quarter of 2006,2007, the company had other expense of $6 million, compared to other income of $1 million versus other expense of $10$4 million in 2005. Year-to-date the company recognized expense of $2 million in 2006 compared to income of $11 million in 2005. Other income for the nine months of 2005 includes the $15.4 million gain from the sale of the company’s equity interest in the Spanish theme park. For business segment reporting purposes, the gain is reported as a corporate item.2006.
Income before income taxes for the thirdfirst quarter 20062007 was $793$596 million, an increasea decrease of $169$19 million, or 26.9%. Year-to-date,3.1% due primarily to lower profits in U.S. and international beer and higher net interest expense. U.S. beer pretax income increased $205profits declined $12 million or 10.4%, to $2.2 billion. These increases are primarily due to higher profits in domestic beer, international beer and entertainment operations and the impact on 2005 results of the litigation settlement. For the third quarter and nine months, domestic beer pretax profits improved $51 million and $73 million, due to higher sales volume, increased pricing and lower marketing, partially offset by higher packaging materials energy and plant operating costs.marketing expenses offsetting improved revenue per barrel and higher beer volume. International beer pretax income was updown $5 million for both periodsprimarily due to profit growth attributable to volume increases in China and Canada in both periods and in Mexico year-to-date, mostly offset by lower earnings in the United Kingdom. Profitsresults in the United Kingdom, were down primarily due to lower pricing, lower volumepartially offset by increased profits in China and unfavorable revenue mix.
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Canada. Packaging segment pretax profits were up $6 million on increased profits from all of its business, led by aluminum recycling operations. Entertainment segment pretax results were down $1slightly versus prior year.
Equity income increased $37 million, or 30% in the first quarter 2007 primarily from improved Grupo Modelo earnings from higher domestic volume and up $3benefits associated with the new Crown import and distribution joint venture. Equity income includes a $17 million forbenefit from the nine months. Lower profits from can manufacturing offset increased bottle manufacturing profits during the third quarter, while increased bottle and can profits year-to-date werereturn of an advertising fund that was part of a prior import contract, partially offset by higher label manufacturing costs. Entertainment segment pretax income grew $14 million and $33 million, respectively, due to higher attendance and higher in-park spending, partially offset by higher park operating costs in both periods.

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Equity income increased $10 milliona timing change in the third quarter 2006 and $59 million year-to-date, reflectingrecognition of Modelo’s export sales to the benefit of Grupo Modelo volume growth, price increases taken in Mexico at the beginning of the year and a lower Mexican income tax rate, plus Tsingtao equity income growth in both periods. The company began applying equity accounting for Tsingtao in May 2005.U.S.
Anheuser-Busch’s effective income tax rates of 39.3%rate was 39.9% in the thirdfirst quarter and 39.0% for the nine months of 2006 represent a decrease of 340 basis points and2007, an increase of 50110 basis points respectively, versus 2005. The third quarter decrease is due to the high effective tax rate in 2005 that resulted from limited tax deductibility available for the litigation settlement, partially offset by higher taxes on foreign earnings in 2006. The year-to-date increase is primarily due to higher taxes on foreign earnings in 2006 and the mix of one-time favorable deferred tax items in both years, including a favorable tax impact from the 2005 Spanish theme park sale. Both the quarterly and year-to-date effective tax rates for 2006 include a benefit from partial capital loss utilization.
earnings. Net income of $638$518 million in the thirdfirst quarter of 20062007 represented an increase of $133$18 million, or 26.3%3.7%. Net income grew 11%, to $1.8 billion for the nine months of 2006. Diluted earnings per share were $.82 and $2.28, respectively, for the third quarter and nine months of 2006, representing increases of 26.2% and 11.8%, respectively. Diluted earnings$.67, up $.03 from prior year, or 4.7%. Earnings per share benefited from the company’s repurchase of 13.2more than nine million shares in the nine monthsfirst quarter under the company’s on-going share repurchase program.
As shown in the following table, excluding the favorable income tax events in 2006 and 2005 and the litigation settlement and one-time gain from the sale of the Spanish theme park in 2005, which the company believes provides more meaningful comparisons between periods, income before income taxes, net income and diluted earnings per share increased 8.7%, 6.7% and 7.9%, respectively for the third quarter, while the effective income tax rate increased 100 basis points. For the nine months, income before income taxes, net income, diluted earnings per share and the effective income tax rate increased 5.6%, 6.5%, 7.1% and 100 basis points, respectively.

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Reconciliation of Comparative Operating Results
        
            
            
   Income        
   Before Provision   Diluted  
   Income for Income Net Earnings Effective
 
Third Quarter
 Taxes Taxes Income Per Share Tax Rate
 
2006
          
 Reported $792.5 ($311.5) $637.5 $.82 39.3%
 
2005
          
 As Reported $643.3 ($272.2)$518.2 $0.66  
 FAS 123R Impact (19.0) 5.6 (13.4) (0.017)  
 Including FAS 123R 624.3 (266.6)504.8 0.65 42.7%
 Litigation Settlement 105.0 (12.6)92.4 0.118  
 Excluding One-Time Items $729.3 ($279.2)$597.2 $0.76 38.3%
            
 
Percentage Change - 2006 vs. 2005
          
 Including FAS 123R 26.9%   26.3% 26.2% -3.4%
 Excluding One-Time Items 8.7%   6.7% 7.9% 1.0%
            
            
 
Nine Months
          
 
2006
          
 Reported $2,172.1 ($846.9) $1,774.5 $2.28 39.0%
 Texas Income Tax Legislation Benefit   (7.8) (7.8) (0.010)  
 Excluding One-Time Items $2,172.1 ($854.7) $1,766.7 $2.27 39.3%
 
2005
          
 As Reported $2,023.6 ($775.8) $1,638.0 $2.09  
 FAS 123R Impact (56.9) 17.7 (39.2) (.050)  
 Including FAS 123R 1,966.7 (758.1) 1,598.8 2.04 38.5%
 Gain on Sale of Spanish Theme Park (15.4) (3.5) (18.9) (.024)  
 CCU Sale Chile Income Tax Settlement   (6.8) (6.8) (.009)  
 Ohio Income Tax Legislation Benefit   (7.2) (7.2)(.009)  
 Litigation Settlement 105.0 (12.6) 92.4 .118  
 Excluding One-Time Items $2,056.3 ($788.2) $1,658.3 $2.12 38.3%
            
 
Percentage Change - 2006 vs. 2005
          
 Including FAS 123R 10.4%   11.0% 11.8% 0.5%
 Excluding One-Time Items 5.6%   6.5% 7.1% 1.0%






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Liquidity and Financial Condition

Cash at September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 was $191$274 million, a decreasean increase of $35$55 million from the December 31, 20052006 balance. See the consolidated statement of cash flows for detailed information. The primary source of the company’s cash flow is cash generated by operations. Principal uses of cash are capital expenditures, share repurchase, dividends and business investments. Cash generated by the company’s business segments is projected to exceed funding requirements for each segment’s anticipated capital spending. The net issuance of debt provides an additional source of cash as necessary for share repurchase, dividends and business investments. The nature, extent and timing of debt financing vary depending on the company’s evaluation of existing market conditions and other factors.
The company generated operating cash flow before the change in working capital of $2.2 billion$556 million for the nine monthsfirst quarter 2007, an increase of 2006, a decline of $50$115 million due primarily to the $214 milliondifference in first quarter discretionary contributions made to the company’s defined benefit pension contributionplans. In 2007, the company contributed $85 million compared to $214 million in January 2006, partially offset by increased earnings. The discretionary contribution is2006. Discretionary pension contributions are made in addition to the company’s required annual pension funding, for the year. Full year pension contributions for 2006 are projectedwhich is estimated to be $270 million. The company also reported a favorable change$58 million in working2007. Working capital for the first nine months of 2006 primarilyincreased $240 million due to first quarter 2007 bonus payments and higher accrued incentive compensation.inventories and
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receivables. There have been only normal and recurring changes in the company’s cash commitments since December 31, 2005.2006.
Capital expenditures during the thirdfirst quarter 20062007 were $168$154 million, compared to $258$159 million for the thirdfirst quarter 2005. Year-to-date capital expenditures totaled $487 million and $823 million, respectively for 2006 and 2005.2006. Full year 20062007 capital expenditures are expected to approximate $825be approximately $950 million. Acquisition spending for the first quarter relates primarily to the acquisition by company-owned beer wholesale operations of exclusive distribution rights for the InBev European brand portfolio in certain markets.
At its October 2006April 2007 meeting, the Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $.295 per share on outstanding shares of the company’s common stock, payable DecemberJune 11, 2006,2007 to shareholders of record NovemberMay 9, 2006.2007. The dividend rate for the comparable 2006 period was $.27 per share.




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The company’s debt balance decreasedincreased a net $580$623 million since December 31, 2006, compared to a net increase of $155 million during the nine months offirst quarter 2006. The details of the quarterly changes in debt for 2006 and 2005 are outlined below.below (in millions).
 
Increases in Debt (in millions)   
 
Description
 
Amount
 
Interest Rate
(Fixed Unless Noted)
Nine Months of 2006
   
U.S. Dollar Debentures$300.0 5.75%
Industrial Revenue Bonds17.7 4.98% Wtd. avg.
Other, including issuance discounts and  
related amortization7.3 Various
 $325.0  
 
Nine Months of 2005
  
United Kingdom Brewery Capital Lease$51.5 6.25%
Other, including issuance discounts and   
related amortization1.3 Various
 $52.8  
Description Amount Interest Rate (Fixed Unless Noted)
First Three Months of 2007
    
Increases:    
 U.S. Dollar Notes $317.3 $300.0 at 5.6% and $17.3 at 5.54%
 Commercial Paper 264.2 5.38% Wtd. avg., floating
 Other, net 41.9 Various
 Total increases 623.4  
Decreases:    
 Other, net 
(0.7
)Various
 Net increase in debt $622.7  
     
First Three Months of 2006
    
Increases:    
 U.S. Dollar Debentures $300.0 5.75%
 Other, net 1.0 Various
 Total increases 301.0  
Decreases:    
 Commercial Paper (136.9)4.53% Wtd. avg., floating
 Other, net (8.8)Various
 Total decreases (145.7) 
 Net increase in debt $155.3  

Reductions of Debt (in millions)   
 
Description
 
Amount
 
Interest Rate
(Fixed Unless Noted)
Nine Months of 2006
   
Commercial Paper$698.7 4.88% Wtd. avg., floating
U. S. Dollar EuroNotes100.0 4.51%
U. S. Dollar Notes52.0 $50.0 at 5.6%; $2.0 at 5.35%
Net Change in Chinese Renminbi-Denominated debt31.0 5.4% Wtd. avg.
Industrial Revenue Bonds20.0 6.63% Wtd. avg.
Other, net2.8 Various
 $904.5  
 
Nine Months of 2005
   
U.S. Dollar Debentures$150.0 7.25%
Commercial Paper127.0 2.68% Wtd. avg., floating
Net Change in Chinese Renminbi-Denominated Debt39.0 5.41% Wtd. avg.
U.S. Dollar Notes1.3 5.35%
Other, net6.2 Various
 $323.5  





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The company has $1.4$1.1 billion of debt available for issuance through existing SEC shelf registrations.
The company’s commercial paper obligationborrowings of $404$923 million at September 30, 2006 isMarch 31, 2007 were classified as long-term, since commercial paper is maintained on a long-term basis with on-going support provided by the company's $2 billion revolving credit agreement. The company’s quarter-end interest ratesrate for commercial paper were 5.45% at September 30, 2006 and 3.75% at September 30, 2005.borrowing was 5.39%.

Other Matters
Grupo Modelo Joint Venture
In July, Grupo Modelo announced the creation of a joint venture with Constellation Brands for the importing and marketing of Modelo's beer brands in the United States and Guam. The joint venture is expected to become operational on January 2, 2007, with the agreement running through December 31, 2016. The contract will renew in 10-year periods unless Modelo gives notice of cancellation prior to the end of year seven of any term.

New Accounting Pronouncements
In July 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes.” The Interpretation requires that realization of an uncertain income tax position must be “more likely than not” (i.e., greater than 50% likelihood of receiving a benefit) before it can be recognized in the financial statements. Further, the Interpretation prescribes the benefit to be recorded in the financial statements as the amount most likely to be realized assuming a review by tax authorities having all relevant information and applying current conventions. The Interpretation also clarifies the financial statement classification of tax-related penalties and interest and sets forth new disclosures regarding unrecognized tax benefits. The Interpretation is effective in the first quarter 2007 for Anheuser-Busch and the company plans to adopt the Interpretation when required. The Interpretation is currently being evaluated by Anheuser-Busch for its full impact. At this time, the company believes it has properly and adequately provided for all income tax positions and therefore expects minimal impact from adopting the Interpretation.

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In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued FASB No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements.” FAS 157 is definitional and disclosure oriented and addresses how companies should approach measuring fair value when required by GAAP; it does not create or modify any current GAAP requirements to apply fair value accounting. The Standard provides a single definition for fair value that is to be applied consistently for all accounting applications, and also generally describes and prioritizes according to reliability the methods and inputs used in valuations. FAS 157 prescribes various disclosures about financial statement categories and amounts which are measured at fair value, if such disclosures are not already specified elsewhere in GAAP. The new measurement and disclosure requirements of FAS 157 are effective for Anheuser-Busch in the first quarter 2008. The company expects no significant impact from adopting the Standard.
In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued FASB No. 158, “Employers’ Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans.” FAS 158 focuses primarily on balance sheet reporting for the funded status of benefit plans and requires recognition of benefit liabilities for under-funded plans and benefit assets for over-funded plans, with offsetting impacts to shareholders equity. These changes are required to be adopted prospectively, effective with the company’s December 31, 2006 financial statements. Anheuser-Busch is in a net under-funded position for its pension and retiree health care plans and will therefore recognize incremental retirement benefit liabilities on adoption. The company has not yet quantified these amounts. The new rules will also require companies to measure benefit plan assets and liabilities and determine the discount rate for subsequent year expense recognition as of the balance sheet date for financial reporting purposes, thus eliminating the opportunity to use a measurement date up to 90 days prior to the balance sheet date. The effective date for this change is delayed until year-end 2008. The company currently uses an October 1 measurement date and will adopt a December 31 measurement date in 2008 as required. Switching to the new measurement date will require a one-time adjustment to retained earnings per the transition guidance in FAS 158. None of the changes prescribed by FAS 158 will impact the company’s results of operations or cash flows.

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Item 3. Disclosures About Market Risks
The company’s derivatives holdings fluctuate during the year based on normal and recurring changes in purchasing and production activity. Since December 31, 2005,2006, there have been no significant changes in the company’s interest rate, foreign currency or commodity exposures. There have been no changes in the types of derivative instruments used to hedge the company’s exposures. Underlying commodity market conditions have been trending towards higher prices.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures
It is the responsibility of the chief executive officer and chief financial officer to ensure the company maintains disclosure controls and procedures designed to provide reasonable assurance that material information, both financial and non-financial, and other information required under the securities laws to be disclosed is identified and communicated to senior management on a timely basis. The company’s disclosure controls and procedures include mandatory communication of material subsidiary events, automated accounting processing and reporting, management review of monthly and quarterly results, periodic subsidiary business reviews, an established system of internal controls and rotating internal control reviews by the company’s internal auditors.
The chief executive officer and chief financial officer evaluated the company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the quarter ended September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 and have concluded that they are effective as of September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 in providing reasonable assurance that such information is identified and communicated on a timely basis. Additionally, there were no changes in the company’s internal control over financial reporting during the quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the company’s internal control over financial reporting.





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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.Legal Proceedings
In 2004, the Company was served with a complaint brought by two individuals seeking to bring a class action on behalf of all California residents who, while they were under 21 years of age, purchased alcohol beverages manufactured by the Company and another defendant during the last four years. The suit sought disgorgement of unspecified profits earned by the Company in the past and other unspecified damages and equitable relief. By order dated January 28, 2005, the California state court granted the defendants judgment on the pleadings and dismissed the case in its entirety. The plaintiffs in that action appealed, their appeal was dismissed and the action is now definitively resolved in favor of the Company.
Additionally, the Company has been served with similar complaints in putative class action lawsuits in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia and Wisconsin. In these suits, which name a large number of other brewers and distillers, the parents of illegal underage drinkers are suing to recover the sums that their offspring purportedly spent illegally buying alcohol from persons or entities other than the defendants. The claims asserted against the Company vary depending on the suit, but include negligence, unjust enrichment, violation of the state’s Sales Practice Act or other statutory provisions, nuisance, fraudulent concealment and civil conspiracy. The suit filed in Michigan includes a claim under the Michigan Consumer Protection Act. Each suit seeks money damages, punitive damages and injunctive and equitable relief, including so-called disgorgement of profits allegedly attributable to illegal underage drinking. The Company removed the Ohio case to federal court in the Northern District of Ohio in June 2005, removed the West Virginia case to federal court in the Northern District of West Virginia in May 2005 and removed the Michigan case to federal court in the Eastern District of Michigan in July 2005. The Company filed motions to dismiss the Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia and Wisconsin cases, and the Michigan federal court, the Ohio federal court, the West Virginia federal court and the Wisconsin state court dismissed the entire cases with prejudice. The plaintiffs in the Michigan and Ohio cases have appealed the dismissals to the federal court of appeals, and the federal court of appeals is hearing the appeals on a consolidated basis. The plaintiffs in the West Virginia case have

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appealed the dismissal to the federal court of appeals. The plaintiffs in the Wisconsin case have appealed the dismissal to the Wisconsin state court of appeals. Similar actions were filed by the same law firm in New York and Florida, but the Company was not served in either case, and the Florida case has been voluntarily dismissed by the plaintiffs. The Company believes that it has strong legal and factual defenses to these class actions and intends to defend itself vigorously.
On September 19, 2006, one of the company'sCompany’s cansheet suppliers, Novelis Corporation ("Novelis"(“Novelis”), instituted a lawsuit in federal court in the Northern District of Ohio, seeking relief from continued performance of its obligations under its cansheet supply agreement with the company. On that same day, the company instituted a declaratory judgmentCompany. This action is being heard in federal court in the EasternNorthern District of Missouri, requesting a finding that Novelis is required to continue to comply with its obligations under the agreement.Ohio. The companyCompany believes that the assertions of Novelis are without merit, intends to vigorously defend its rights under the cansheet supply agreement and expects to prevail in the litigation.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
On January 3, 2007, the company issued out of treasury shares a total of 3,900 shares of the Company’s common stock ($1 par value) to four members of the Board of Directors of the company in lieu of cash for all or a portion of those members’ 2007 annual retainer fee pursuant to the company’s Non-Employee Director Elective Stock Acquisition Plan. These transactions were exempt from registration and prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Act.
Following are the company’sCompany’s monthly common stock purchases during the thirdfirst quarter 20062007 (in millions, except per share). :
 Shares Avg. Price
Shares Remaining Authorized Under Disclosed Repurchase Programs at December 31, 2006114.7  
    
Share Repurchases
   
January2.4 $50.12
February3.6 $50.49
March3.4 $49.30
Total First Quarter 2007 Repurchases9.4  
    
Shares Remaining Authorized Under Disclosed Repurchase Programs at March 31, 2007105.3  

All shares are repurchased under Board of Directors authorization. TheIn December 2006, the Board authorized the currenta new program to repurchase 100 million shares. This program is in addition to the program to repurchase 100 million shares that was authorized in March 2003. There is no prescribed termination date for thisany stock repurchase program. The numbers of shares shown include shares delivered to the company to exercise stock options.
 
 
Shares
 
 
Avg. Price
Repurchases Remaining Authorized Under Disclosed
Programs at June 30, 2006
 
20.5
  
 
Share Repurchases
   
July0.1 $45.97
August0.5 $47.87
September1.7 $47.36
Total2.3  
 
Repurchases Remaining Authorized Under Disclosed
Programs at September 30, 2006
 
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Item 4.Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
At the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company held April 25, 2007, the following matters were voted on:

1.  Election of August A. Busch III, August A. Busch IV, Carlos Fernandez G., James R. Jones, Andrew C. Taylor and Douglas A. Warner III to serve as directors of the company for a term of one year.
 For Withheld 
August A. Busch III 654,652,737  17,512,601   
August A. Busch IV 654,083,409  18,081,929   
Carlos Fernandez G. 638,730,334  33,435,004   
James R. Jones 655,982,782  16,182,556   
Andrew C. Taylor 655,103,978  17,061,360   
Douglas A. Warner III 654,985,139  17,180,199   

2.  Approve the 2007 Equity and Incentive Plan
For477,488,405         
Against79,492,619         
Abstain8,164,390         
Non-Votes107,019,924         

3.  Approve the Global Employee Stock Purchase Plan
For540,633,403         
Against18,177,431         
Abstain6,334,879         
Non-Votes107,019,625         

4.  Approve the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2007
For661,143,563         
Against5,734,567         
Abstain5,287,208         
Non-Votes0         


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Item 6. Exhibits

 
10.5Exhibit
 
 
Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. 1998 Incentive Plan as Amended on September 27, 2006Description
   
10.2410.32 SummaryForm of Executive TaxNotice of Award and Financial Consulting ProgramInformation Memorandum under Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. 2006 Restricted Plan for Executive OfficersNon-Employee Directors.
10.33Form of the Company.Notice of Award and Information Memorandum under Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. 2006 Restricted Stock Plan for Non-Employee Director who is a citizen of Mexico.
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Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
31.1
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) under the Exchange Act
31.2
 
Certification of Chief Financial Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) under the Exchange Act
32.1
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2
 
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.





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SignaturesSIGNATURES

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 thereunto duly authorized.


 
ANHEUSER-BUSCH COMPANIES, INC.
(Registrant)
 
/s/ W. Randolph Baker
 
W. Randolph Baker
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Chief Financial Officer)
OctoberApril 27, 20062007
  
  
  
 /s/ John F. Kelly
 
John F. Kelly
Vice President and Controller
(Chief Accounting Officer)
OctoberApril 27, 20062007

 
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