Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc.

Stock Symbol: BUD

One Busch Place
St. Louis, MO 63118
314-577-2000 (phone)
314-577-2900 (fax)

Website: BUD

Index Membership: S&P 100; S&P 500; S&P 1500 Super Comp

Industry: Beverages - Brewers

Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. Description:
Anheuser-Busch traces its origins back to the Bavarian brewery which was established in 1852. Eberhard Anheuser acquired the Bavarian brewery in 1860 and renamed it E. Anheuser & Co. In 1864, his son-in-law, Adolphus Busch, joined the company that would later become Anheuser-Busch.

While the company's early years were demanding, Adolphus Busch proved up to the challenge. His keen vision, bold initiative, marketing savvy and passionate commitment to quality were his legacy to those who followed, and the high standards he established have been adhered to by each succeeding generation.

Today, Anheuser-Busch produces the two best-selling beers in the world, Budweiser and Bud Light, operates 12 breweries in the United States and has operations around the globe.

Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. Financial Summary:
ST. LOUIS, October 24, 2007 – Anheuser-Busch reported that third quarter 2007 net sales increased 7.9 percent and diluted earnings per share (excluding normalization items in 2007) improved 15.9 percent. For the nine months of 2007, net sales increased 5.7 percent and diluted earnings per share (excluding normalization items in both years) improved 9.3 percent. “We are pleased with our earnings performance this quarter, with all of our operating segments reporting higher sales and profits,” said August A. Busch IV, president and chief executive officer. The Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of 33 cents on shares of the company’s outstanding common stock.

Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. Business Summary:
Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the production and distribution of beer. The company operates in four segments: Domestic Beer, International Beer, Packaging, and Entertainment. The Domestic Beer segment offers beer under the Budweiser, Michelob, Busch, and Natural brand names. The segment also offers specialty beers, non-alcohol brews, malt liquors, specialty malt beverages, energy drinks, ale, and malt-based products, such as caffeine, gingseng, and guarana. The International Beer segment markets and sells Budweiser and various brands outside the United States; and operates breweries in the United Kingdom and China. This segment also negotiates and administers license and contract brewing agreements with various foreign brewers; and negotiates and manages equity investments in foreign brewing partners. In addition, this segment owns and sells beer under the Harbin and various brand names. The Packaging segment manufactures beverage cans and beverage can lids; pressure sensitive, metalized, plastic, and paper labels; crown and closure liner materials; and glass bottles. This segment also engages in buying, recycling, and selling aluminum and plastic beverage containers. The Entertainment segment owns and operates theme parks in Tampa and Orlando, Florida; Williamsburg, Virginia; San Antonio, Texas; Langhorne, Pennsylvania; and San Diego, California. In addition, the company, through its subsidiaries, engages in real estate development; and owns and operates The Kingsmill Resort and Conference Center in Williamsburg, Virginia. The company also owns and operates transportation service businesses. Anheuser-Busch Companies was founded in 1852 and is based in St. Louis, Missouri.