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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
Quarterly Report Under Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For Quarter Ended June 30, 1996
Commission file number 1-7823
ANHEUSER-BUSCH COMPANIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 43-1162835
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) 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)
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
such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes [X] No [ ]
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 - 247,944,564 shares as of June 30, 1996
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME AND RETAINED EARNINGS
Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc., and Subsidiaries (Unaudited)
2nd Quarter Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
(In millions, except per share data) 1996 1995 1996 1995
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Sales........................................... $3,418.0 $3,270.1 $6,185.4 $5,975.3
Less federal and state excise taxes........... (456.9) (446.9) (852.5) (833.9)
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Net sales....................................... 2,961.1 2,823.2 5,332.9 5,141.4
Cost of products and services................. (1,846.3) (1,795.4) (3,384.4) (3,336.8)
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Gross profit.................................... 1,114.8 1,027.8 1,948.5 1,804.6
Gain on sale of St. Louis National Baseball
Club (Cardinals)............................ -- -- 54.7 --
Marketing, distribution and administrative
expenses...................................... (477.3) (440.8) (865.3) (804.5)
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Operating income................................ 637.5 587.0 1,137.9 1,000.1
Other income and expenses:
Interest expense.............................. (61.7) (57.3) (119.9) (114.0)
Interest capitalized.......................... 7.9 5.2 16.3 10.6
Interest income............................... 2.7 2.7 4.6 4.0
Other income/(expense), net................... (5.1) 5.1 (4.7) 6.7
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Income before income taxes...................... 581.3 542.7 1,034.2 907.4
Provision for income taxes...................... (227.9) (212.7) (405.3) (355.7)
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Income from continuing operations............... 353.4 330.0 628.9 551.7
Income (Loss) from discontinued operations...... 33.8 (0.8) 33.8 (6.4)
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Net income...................................... 387.2 329.2 662.7 545.3
Retained earnings, beginning of period.......... 6,353.5 6,770.1 6,869.6 6,656.7
Common stock dividends (per share: 2nd quarter,
1996--$.44; 1995--$.40; six months, 1996--
$.88; 1995--$.80)............................. (109.5) (102.7) (221.1) (205.4)
Spin-off of The Earthgrains Company............. -- -- (680.0) --
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Retained earnings, end of period................ $6,631.2 $6,996.6 $6,631.2 $6,996.6
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Primary earnings (loss) per share:
Continuing operations......................... $ 1.41 $ 1.27 $ 2.48 $ 2.13
Discontinued operations....................... .13 -- .13 (.02)
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Net Income.................................... $ 1.54 $ 1.27 $ 2.61 $ 2.11
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Fully diluted earnings (loss) per share:
Continuing operations......................... $ 1.39 $ 1.26 $ 2.46 $ 2.11
Discontinued operations....................... .13 -- .13 (.02)
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Net Income.................................... $ 1.52 $ 1.26 $ 2.59 $ 2.09
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See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements on Page 3.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
1. Unaudited Financial Statements: The accompanying unaudited financial
statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles and applicable SEC guidelines pertaining to
interim financial information. In the opinion of the company's
management, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring
adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the financial
statements, have been included therein. These statements should be
read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and
Notes thereto included in the company's Annual Report to Shareholders
for the year ended December 31, 1995.
2. Earnings Per Share: Primary earnings per share of common stock are
based on the weighted average number of shares of common stock
outstanding during the period. Fully diluted earnings per share of
common stock assume the conversion of the company's convertible
debentures and the elimination of related after-tax interest
expense.
3. Sale of St. Louis National Baseball Club (Cardinals): During the
first quarter 1996, the company completed its previously announced
sale of the St. Louis National Baseball Club (Cardinals), Busch
Memorial Stadium and several nearby parking garages and properties in
downtown St. Louis. The sale resulted in a $54.7 million
pretax gain, or $.13 per share, which is reported as a separate line
item in the Consolidated Statement of Income.
4. Discontinued Operations: Through the tax-free spin-off of The
Earthgrains Company and the sale of Eagle Snacks, Inc.,
Anheuser-Busch has divested its food products segment. Accordingly,
all Earthgrains and Eagle Snacks related financial results are
reported in the company's Consolidated Financial Statements as
discontinued operations.
During the second quarter 1996, the company received regulatory
approval and completed the sale of the majority of the assets of
Eagle Snacks, Inc. Accordingly, Anheuser-Busch has adjusted its
previously estimated loss provision for the disposition of the food
products segment and recognized a $33.8 million after-tax gain, or
$.13 per share.
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc., and Subsidiaries (Unaudited)
JUNE 30,
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(In millions) 1996 1995
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ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and marketable securities........... $ 132.8 $ 102.7
Receivables, less allowance for
doubtful accounts...................... 762.6 699.7
Inventories:
Raw materials and supplies............. 287.1 345.3
Work in progress....................... 100.0 96.4
Finished goods......................... 163.6 161.7
Total inventories.................... 550.7 603.4
Other current assets..................... 260.3 336.3
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Total current assets................... 1,706.4 1,742.1
INVESTMENTS AND OTHER ASSETS............. 1,723.7 1,508.3
INVESTMENT IN DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS.... -- 1,015.9
PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET................. 6,944.0 6,657.5
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TOTAL ASSETS........................... $10,374.1 $10,923.8
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY
JUNE 30,
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(In millions) 1996 1995
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CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable....................... $ 634.6 $ 642.6
Accrued salaries, wages and benefits... 211.7 246.6
Accrued taxes, other than
income taxes......................... 130.1 147.0
Estimated income taxes................. 84.9 16.1
Other current liabilities.............. 271.1 316.2
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Total current liabilities............ 1,332.4 1,368.5
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POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS.................. 535.7 506.5
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LONG-TERM DEBT........................... 3,559.8 3,164.7
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DEFERRED INCOME TAXES.................... 1,163.2 1,215.6
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SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY:
Common stock........................... 348.9 345.2
Capital in excess of par value......... 1,090.1 907.1
Retained earnings...................... 6,631.2 6,996.6
Foreign currency translation adjustment (12.1) (7.0)
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8,058.1 8,241.9
Treasury stock, at cost................ (3,959.7) (3,226.3)
ESOP debt guarantee offset............. (315.4) (347.1)
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3,783.0 4,668.5
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES............ -- --
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS
EQUITY................................. $10,374.1 $10,923.8
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc., and Subsidiaries (Unaudited)
Six Months Ended June 30,
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(In millions) 1996 1995
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CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income...................................... $ 662.7 $ 545.3
Discontinued operations......................... (33.8) 6.4
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Income from continuing operations............... 628.9 551.7
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization............... 290.1 279.2
Increase in deferred income taxes........... 30.4 134.2
After-tax gain on sale of St. Louis National
Baseball Club (Cardinals)................. (33.4) --
(Increase) in noncash working capital....... (66.3) (357.9)
Other, net.................................. (57.4) 63.3
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Cash provided by operating activities........... 792.3 670.5
Net cash provided by (provided to) discontinued
operations.................................... 57.3 (18.6)
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Total cash provided by operating activities..... 849.6 651.9
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CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from sale of St. Louis National
Baseball Club (Cardinals)..................... 116.6 --
Capital expenditures............................ (530.7) (432.0)
New business acquisitions....................... (52.5) (52.4)
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Cash (used for) investing activities............ (466.6) (484.4)
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CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Increase in long-term debt...................... 448.7 128.6
Decrease in long-term debt...................... (127.3) --
Dividends paid to stockholders.................. (221.1) (205.4)
Acquisition of treasury stock................... (523.7) (183.7)
Shares issued under stock plans and conversion
of convertible debentures.................... 79.6 51.7
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Cash (used for) financing activities............ (343.8) (208.8)
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and marketable
securities during the period.................. 39.2 (41.3)
Cash and marketable securities, beginning of
period........................................ 93.6 144.0
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Cash and marketable securities, end of period... $ 132.8 $ 102.7
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A more adequate understanding of the company's financial position and
business can be gained by reference to the Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc.
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995.
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations
This Discussion summarizes the significant factors affecting the
consolidated operating results, financial condition and liquidity/cash
flows of Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. for the second quarter ended June
30, 1996 compared to the second quarter ended June 30, 1995, and the year
ended December 31, 1995. This discussion should be read in conjunction
with the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto included in
the company's Annual Report to Shareholders for the year ended December 31,
1995. Additional information concerning the company's consolidated
financial and operating results is located in the Letter to Shareholders
section of the second quarter Financial Report contained in the quarterly
Anheuser-Busch publication Horizons.
During the first quarter 1996, the company completed the 100% spin-off
of The Earthgrains Company (formerly known as Campbell Taggart, Inc.) to
shareholders. Earthgrains common stock began trading on the New York Stock
Exchange as a separate company on March 27, 1996.
As a result of the spin-off of Earthgrains and sale of Eagle Snacks,
Inc., Anheuser-Busch has divested its food products segment. In accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles, Anheuser-Busch has restated
all prior period financial information to remove the historical combined
financial results of Earthgrains and Eagle Snacks from detailed financial
statement components. All Earthgrains and Eagle Snacks related financial
results are reported as Discontinued Operations.
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During the second quarter 1996, Anheuser-Busch received regulatory
approval and completed the sale of the majority of the assets of Eagle
Snacks, Inc. to Frito-Lay, a subsidiary of PepsiCo. Accordingly,
Anheuser-Busch has adjusted its previously estimated loss provision for the
disposition of the food products segment and recognized a $33.8 million
after-tax, or $.13 per share, gain during the second quarter. This gain is
reported in Discontinued Operations and does not impact any of the
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financial results from Continuing Operations.
During the first quarter 1996, the company completed its previously
announced sale of the St. Louis National Baseball Club (Cardinals), Busch
Memorial Stadium and several nearby parking garages and other properties in
downtown St. Louis. The sale price was $150 million resulting in a $54.7
million pretax gain, or $.13 per share ("Cardinal gain"), which is shown as
a separate line item in the Consolidated Statement of Income. Due to the
nonrecurring nature of this gain, certain financial comparisons for the
first six months of 1996 are provided both including and excluding the gain
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in order to facilitate a more complete understanding of company operating
results.
CONTINUING OPERATIONS
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Gross sales were $3.42 billion during the second quarter 1996, an
increase of 4.5% over 1995 second quarter gross sales of $3.27 billion.
Gross sales for the first six months of 1996 were $6.19 billion compared to
$5.98 billion for the first six months of 1995, an increase of $210
million, or 3.5%.
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Net sales were $2.96 billion during the second quarter 1996, an
increase of 4.9% over the same period in 1995. Net sales for the first six
months of 1996 were $5.33 billion, an increase of $192 million, or 3.7%
compared to net sales of $5.14 billion for the first six months of 1995.
The difference between gross and net sales represents federal and state
excise taxes paid by the company on beer sales.
The increase in gross and net sales during the second quarter and
first six months of 1996 is primarily attributable to higher beer sales
volume and higher revenue-per-barrel due to the nationwide price increase
completed in February 1996. Reported consolidated sales growth for the
second quarter and first six months of 1996 was adversely impacted by lower
sales by the company's recycling operations and the sale of the Cardinals.
Normalizing for these factors, consolidated net sales would have grown
6.4% and 5.4% for the second quarter and first six months of 1996,
respectively.
Anheuser-Busch reported record sales of 24.4 million barrels of beer
during the second quarter 1996. This sales volume level represents an
increase of 830,000 barrels, or 3.5%, over the 23.5 million barrels sold
during the second quarter 1995. Sales for the first six months of 1996
were a record 45.1 million barrels, compared to 43.9 million barrels during
the corresponding period in 1995, an increase of 2.8%.
Anheuser-Busch's market share for the first six months of 1996 was
44.5% of total U.S. brewing industry sales (including imports, exports,
non-alcohol brews and other malt beverages), as estimated based on
information provided by The Beer Institute. This compares to a market
share of 43.8% for the same period last year,
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an increase of .7 share points. Anheuser-Busch has led the brewing
industry in sales volume and market share each quarter since 1957.
Anheuser-Busch's core premium beer brands (Budweiser, Bud Light,
Michelob and Michelob Light), which account for approximately 70% of total
Anheuser-Busch beer sales volume, showed continuing strength. Bud Light
continues to grow at an annualized double-digit pace and, importantly,
Budweiser sales continue to reflect a modest rate of decline.
Wholesaler inventory levels remained significantly lower in the second
quarter 1996 as compared to the prior year. By lowering its inventory
levels and delivering fresher beer to the marketplace, Anheuser-Busch has
obtained a significant competitive advantage.
Cost of products and services for the second quarter 1996 was $1.85
billion, a 2.8% increase compared to the $1.80 billion reported for the
second quarter 1995. The increase in cost of products and services is
attributable to increased beer sales volume and increased raw material
costs, partially offset by lower scrap aluminum prices related to recycling
operations.
Gross profit as a percentage of net sales was 37.6% for the second
quarter 1996 compared to 36.4% for the second quarter 1995, an increase of
1.2 percentage points. For the first six months of 1996 and 1995, the
gross profit percentages were 36.5% and 35.1%, respectively, an increase of
1.4 percentage points. The increase in the gross profit percentage is
primarily due to higher net revenue per barrel and production savings
partially offset by higher raw material costs.
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Marketing, distribution and administrative expenses for the second
quarter 1996 were $477.3 million compared with $440.8 million for the
second quarter 1995, an increase of 8.3%. For the first six months of 1996
and 1995, these expenses were $865.3 million and $804.5 million
respectively, an increase of $60.8 million, or 7.6%. These increases are
primarily related to increased marketing and distribution spending to
support accelerated volume growth for premium brands and international
expansion, and include incremental promotional spending for the 1996 Summer
Olympic Games in Atlanta.
Operating income was $637.5 million for the second quarter 1996, an
increase of $50.5 million, or 8.6%, compared to $587.0 million for the
second quarter 1995. Excluding the Cardinal gain, operating income was
$1.08 billion for the first six months of 1996, an increase of $83.1
million, or 8.3%, compared to $1.00 billion for the first six months of
1995. Including the Cardinal gain, operating income increased 13.8%, or
$137.8 million for the first six months of 1996 versus the similar period
in 1995. Operating income was favorably impacted by higher beer sales
volume, higher beer margins and improved performance by theme park
operations.
Additionally, Metal Container Corporation, the company's can
manufacturing subsidiary, reported lower profits during the period
primarily due to start-up costs associated with the opening of a new can
plant in Mira Loma, California and weaker can pricing in the soft drink
market.
Net interest cost (interest expense less interest income) was $59.0
million for the second quarter 1996, an increase of $4.4 million, or 8.1%,
compared to net interest
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cost of $54.6 million for the second quarter 1995. Net interest cost for
the first six months of 1996 was $115.4 million, an increase of $5.4
million, or 4.9% over net interest cost of $110.0 million for the
corresponding period in 1995. The increase is due primarily to an increase
in debt during the period. The net change in debt is summarized in the
Financial Condition section of this Discussion.
Interest capitalized increased $2.7 million and $5.7 million for the
second quarter and first six months of 1996. The increase in interest
capitalized in 1996 is primarily related to higher construction-in-progress
balances due to ongoing modernization projects at the company's breweries.
Other income/(expense), net includes numerous items of a nonoperating
nature which do not have a material impact on the company's consolidated
results of operations, either individually or in the aggregate.
The effective income tax rate was 39.2% of pretax earnings for the
second quarter and first six months of both 1996 and 1995.
Income from continuing operations for the second quarter 1996 was
$353.4 million, an increase of 7.1% over $330.0 million for the comparable
period in 1995. Income from continuing operations (excluding the Cardinal
gain) was $595.6 million for the first six months of 1996, an increase of
$43.9 million, or 8.0%, compared to $551.7 million for the first six months
of 1995. Including the Cardinal gain, income from continuing operations
increased 14.0%, or $77.2 million, for the first six months of 1996 versus
the first six months of 1995.
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Fully diluted earnings per share from continuing operations for the
second quarter 1996 were $1.39, an increase of 10.3% as compared to the
second quarter 1995. Fully diluted earnings per share from continuing
operations (excluding the Cardinal gain) for the first six months of 1996
were $2.33, a 10.4% increase over the comparable period in 1995. Including
the Cardinal gain, fully diluted earnings per share from continuing
operations increased 16.6% for the first six months of 1996 as compared to
the first six months of 1995.
Fully diluted earnings per share assume the conversion of the
company's convertible debentures and the elimination of related after-tax
interest expense. Earnings per share for the second quarter and first six
months benefited from the company's ongoing share repurchase program. The
company has repurchased approximately 8 million shares through the first
six months of 1996.
FINANCIAL CONDITION
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Cash and marketable securities at June 30, 1996 were $132.8 million,
an increase of $30.1 million from the June 30, 1995 level and an increase
of $39.2 million from the December 31, 1995 level. The increase in cash
and marketable securities at June 30, 1996 compared to the June 30, 1995
level is primarily related to cash generated from operations, the sale of
the assets of Eagle Snacks, Inc., the sale of the Cardinals, the spin-off
of Earthgrains and the increase in long-term debt, partially offset by cash
used for capital expenditures, share repurchases, dividends and new
business acquisitions.
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Total long-term debt increased $395.1 million during the twelve month
period ended June 30, 1996. The net increase in debt during this period is
shown below, by key component.
Debt Issuances . . . $854.7 million, comprised of the following:
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- $477.0 million of long-term notes and debentures (interest rates
ranging from 5.85% to 7.25%).
- $377.7 million of net incremental commercial paper.
Debt Reduction . . . $459.6 million, comprised of the following:
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- $272.9 million of long-term notes and debentures (interest rates
ranging from 8.0% to 10%).
- $155.0 million of medium-term notes (interest rates ranging from
4.6% to 4.9%).
- $31.7 million reduction of the ESOP debt guarantee.
At June 30, 1996, $1.0 billion of commercial paper borrowings were
outstanding and classified as long-term debt as it is intended to be
maintained on a long-term basis and is supported by the company's $1
billion credit agreements.
Capital expenditures during the second quarter 1996 were $271.4
million compared to $245.0 million for the second quarter 1995. Capital
expenditures for the first six months of 1996 were $530.7 million versus
$432.0 million for the same period in 1995. The company expects that total
capital expenditures in 1996 will approximate $1.0 billion.
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ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS
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The company is subject to federal, state and local environmental
protection laws and regulations and is operating within such laws or is
taking action aimed at assuring compliance with such laws and regulations.
Compliance with these laws and regulations is not expected to materially
affect the company's competitive position. None of the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) designated clean-up sites for which Anheuser-Busch
has been identified as a Potentially Responsible Party (PRP) would have a
material impact on the company's consolidated financial statements.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 5. Other Information
On July 24, 1996, the Board of Directors approved the following:
(1) A two-for-one stock split, effective for shareholders of record on
August 15, 1996. Certificates for one additional share of
Anheuser-Busch common stock for each share held at the record date will
be distributed to shareholders September 12, 1996.
Presented below are pro forma fully diluted earnings per share, giving
retroactive effect for the two-for-one split for all periods shown.
2nd quarter Six months
ended June 30, ended June 30,
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Fully diluted earnings (loss) per share: 1996 1995 1996 1995
---- ---- ---- ----
Continuing operations $.70 $.63 $1.23 $1.06
Discontinued operations .06 -- .06 (.01)
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Net income $.76 $.63 $1.29 $1.05
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(2) An increase in the quarterly dividend on the company's common stock
from 44 cents to 48 cents per share, on a pre-split basis. The new
dividend rate is payable September 9, 1996 to shareholders of record on
August 9, 1996.
(3) A new authorization for the repurchase of 25 million common shares (50
million on a post-split basis) by the company. The company currently
has 4 million common shares (8 million on a post-split basis) remaining
from a 1994 authorization.
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
(a) Exhibits
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4 - No instruments defining the right of holders of long-term
debt are filed since the total amount of securities
authorized under any such instrument does not exceed 10% of
the assets of the Company on a consolidated basis. The
Company agrees to furnish copies of such instruments to the
Securities and Exchange Commission upon request.
12 - Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
27 - Financial Data Schedule
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
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Items Reported Date of Report
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Item 2 (Changes in Securities - The Earthgrains April 8, 1996
Company spin-off) and
Item 7 (Pro Forma Condensed Financial Information)
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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)
/s/W. Randolph Baker
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W. Randolph Baker
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Chief Financial Officer)
August 9, 1996
/s/John F. Kelly
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John F. Kelly
Vice President and Controller
(Chief Accounting Officer)
August 9, 1996
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit No. Exhibit
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12 Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
27 Financial Data Schedule
EXHIBIT 12
RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
(CONTINUING OPERATIONS)
The following table sets forth the ratio of the Company's earnings
to fixed charges, on a consolidated basis, for the periods
indicated:
Six Months
Ended
June 30, Year Ended December 31
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1996 1995 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991
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8.5X 1/ 8.0X 6.6X 2/ 7.7X 5.8X 3/ 7.7X 6.3X
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.
1/ The ratio for 1996 includes the gain from the sale of the
Cardinals, which increased income before income taxes by $54.7
million. Excluding this one-time gain, the ratio would have been
8.1X.
2/ The ratio for 1995 includes the impact of the Tampa Brewery
shutdown and the reduction of wholesaler inventories. Excluding
these non-recurring items, the ratio would have been 7.6X.
3/ Includes the impact of the one-time, pre-tax restructuring
charge of $401 million as a result of the company's Profitability
Enhancement Program. Excluding this non-recurring special charge,
the ratio would have been 7.5X.
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The schedule contains summary financial information extracted from
the Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1996 and is qualified
in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
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