August Anheuser Busch, Sr.

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This page is for 2nd generation brewing magnate, August Anheuser Busch, Sr.. For other persons see August Busch.

August Anheuser Busch, Sr. (1865-1934) was a brewing magnate who served as the President and CEO of Anheuser-Busch from 1913-1934. His father, Adolphus Busch founded the company.

Under his leadership, the company survived World War I, Prohibition and the Great Depression by innovating and diversifying. The company delved into the production of corn products, baker’s yeast, ice cream, soft drinks and commercial refrigeration units. After prohibition ended in 1933, many of these operations were discontinued.

Anheuser-Busch
August A. Busch IV, CEO & President • Patrick Stokes, Chairman
Past CEOs and Presidents: Eberhard AnheuserAdolphus BuschAugust A. Busch, Sr.Adolphus Busch IIIAugust A. "Gussie" Busch, Jr.August A. Busch III • Patrick Stokes
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Annual Revenue: $1.8392 billion USD (FY 2005) | Employees: 31,485 | Stock Symbol: NYSE: BUD | Website: www.anheuser-busch.com
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