ANHEUSER-BUSCH <BUD> OFFICER RESIGNS
Anheuser-Busch Cos Inc said
Dennis Long, vice president and group executive of the company,
and president of its beer subsidiary, Anheuser-Busch Inc, is
resigning from the company.
    The company said it accepted his resignation at a regular
meeting of the board of directors.
    He will be replaced as president of the unit by August
Busch III, chairman and president of the company, and chairman
and chief executive officer of the unit, the company said.
    Long said in a statement referring to his resignation: "I
have great respect for Anheuser-Busch and its management team.
As president of Anheuser-Busch Inc I assume full responsibility
for the actions if its officers and employees and have chosen
to resign in the best interest of the company."
    Published reports have said Long is under investigation by
the company concerning charges of improper conduct by certain
employees and suppliers. A spokesman for the company would not
comment further about Long's resignation.
    The company's stock was down 1-1/8 to 34-3/4 this morning.
 Reuter
