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FORM 8-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) February 24, 1994
ANHEUSER-BUSCH COMPANIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
DELAWARE 1-7823 431162835
(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: 314-577-3314
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Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and
Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
(12) Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges.
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
ANHEUSER-BUSCH COMPANIES, INC.
(Registrant)
BY: GERALD C. THAYER
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Gerald C. Thayer
Vice President and Controller
Dated: February 24, 1994
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EXHIBIT 12
RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
The following table sets forth the ratio of the Company's earnings
to fixed charges, on a consolidated basis, for the periods
indicated:
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Year Ended December 31
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1993 1992 1991 1990 1989
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5.2X 7.8X 6.4X 5.1X 6.6X
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For purposes of this ratio, earnings have been calculated by adding
to income before income taxes the amount of fixed charges. Fixed
charges consist of interest on all indebtedness, amortization of
debt discount and that portion of rental expense deemed
to represent interest.
The ratio for 1993 includes the impact of the company's
restructuring charge which decreased 1993 income before income
taxes by $565 million.
